What to pack for a 5 y/o and a 9 y/o?

[ssatterly]

I have a 5 y/o girl and a 9 y/o boy. What all should I pack?

[elaineo]

remember a life vest for the 5 yr old. then you can sit on beach and let them in the water nearby. nonslippery shoes for deck walking, comfy clothing for PJ late-night parties (no one wears their pjs).

[dianelevene]

I will bring a couple of really nice dresses for my girls. We try and get a good family portrait while we are all dressed up for the formal evenings. My girls can't wait for the formal nights and are very excited about wearing the special clothes. We also bring extra tops for my 4 yo daughter. She is a bit messy and when she gets dirty at lunch or snacks we can change her top. I also bring a sun dress that my girls can use over their bathings suits in the ports. I also pack a backpack full of little toys that they can play with in the cabin and a small pad of paper and little box of crayons to take to the dining room to keep them busy while they are waiting at dinner. Hope this helps. Have a fun cruise!

[Onessa]

Extra swimming suit for warm weather destinations. Kids just seem to hate getting into the still wet ones!

 

Waiting in line for embarkation and debarkation can also be 'boring' times for the kids. Bring toys and paper and books for them to keep entertained. Be certain that they are VERY portable for those times they are in a "moving" line. Be certain to have snacks and a bottle for water.

 

Check out the children's programs on-board. Pick the counselors' brains as to "can't miss" activities and places.

[lbchew]

Not really a clothing suggestion, but you might want to get lanyards for the whole family and have holes punched in you seapass cards to hand around everyones neck--very convenient on and off the ship.