10 month old on Canada/New England Cruise?

I am the original poster. Thanks so very much to all who posted
thoughtful replies. I have decided against the trip, in part because
of some of the things pointed out here, especially because of the
unavailabilty of proper medical care should the need arise. That's a
really good point. And to whomever posted about babies in swimming
pools: neither I nor my husband EVER get into a public pool, even on a
cruise; the thought is revolting, therefore we would never put our
child in one, either. I do think the virulent campaign against kids on
cruises on these boards is hilarious because before our child was born
neither I nor my husband ever even noticed anybody's kids. We were too
busy having our own fun and being tres fabulous I guess. Bon Voyage to
all and thanks again for your input; it really helped.

Crispee wrote:
I do think the virulent campaign against kids on
cruises on these boards is hilarious

Don't know if it's that bad... Bearing in mind that the majority of
folks posting here are past child-raising age (or at least it seems to
me), and isn't it a grandparent's duty to say "I never let *my* kids get
away with that!" LOL

Actually on some cruises I've taken, the kids were better behaved than
some of the adults. If one wants to cruise with fewer kids aboard, it's
better to stick to more adult oriented lines like HAL and Celebrity, and
definitely don't cruise during school vacation periods.

How B

Good ridence.....try greyhoundusa.com......haha
"Crispee" wrote in message
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I am the original poster. Thanks so very much to all who posted
thoughtful replies. I have decided against the trip, in part because
of some of the things pointed out here, especially because of the
unavailabilty of proper medical care should the need arise. That's a
really good point. And to whomever posted about babies in swimming
pools: neither I nor my husband EVER get into a public pool, even on a
cruise; the thought is revolting, therefore we would never put our
child in one, either. I do think the virulent campaign against kids on
cruises on these boards is hilarious because before our child was born
neither I nor my husband ever even noticed anybody's kids. We were too
busy having our own fun and being tres fabulous I guess. Bon Voyage to
all and thanks again for your input; it really helped.

Crispee wrote:

I do think the virulent campaign against kids on cruises on these
boards is hilarious because before our child was born neither I nor
my husband ever even noticed anybody's kids. We were too busy having
our own fun and being tres fabulous I guess. Bon Voyage to all and
thanks again for your input; it really helped.

Children have never bothered me on a cruise, but some people do not like
children and they always speak the loudest.

I am still wondering what rare, "foreign" disease a child could catch on
a Canada/New England cruise, that they would not catch at home. BTW, I
never considered Canada or New England to be foreign, either. I have
read this newsgroup for almost 10 years, and I have never heard of a
child catching a foreign disease, yet.

Becca

Becca wrote:

Crispee wrote:

I do think the virulent campaign against kids on cruises on these
boards is hilarious because before our child was born neither I nor
my husband ever even noticed anybody's kids. We were too busy having
our own fun and being tres fabulous I guess. Bon Voyage to all and
thanks again for your input; it really helped.

Children have never bothered me on a cruise, but some people do not like
children and they always speak the loudest.

I am still wondering what rare, "foreign" disease a child could catch on
a Canada/New England cruise, that they would not catch at home. BTW, I
never considered Canada or New England to be foreign, either. I have
read this newsgroup for almost 10 years, and I have never heard of a
child catching a foreign disease, yet.

I wondered the same thing.

I don't really care whether there are kids on holiday where I am
unless they are old enough and look menacing enough that I feel
threatened. Little ones I'm just happy that I don't have to deal with
them anymore.

It would depend on the child whether or not traveling would be a
problem for the parent. My sister met me in Spain when her child was
a year old, but her child wasn't walking yet and was perfectly happy
to be in a crib and a stroller. We even took her to the bullfights.
(She said "see kitty cat"). The Spanish are very child oriented, so
there was no problem.

My 2nd child OTOH was walking at 8 months and would have been a
handful in any kind of area where she couldn't get out and run around.
You won't be able to tell which kind of kid you've got at this point.
It would really be easier to travel if she was a good bit younger - 3
months would be ideal. Most of the time at that age all they do is
eat and sleep, and if you would be nursing her, the eating would be
taken care of.

grandma Rosalie

Crispee wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had some thoughts on a voyage we are
considering with our 10 month old baby. We'd like to take our dream
cruise with our dream itinerary on our dream ship. We've been trying
to take this trip for years but something always happens. In short,
it's not just any old vacation--we REALLY want to go. Anyhow, our
concerns a

1) 18 hour drive (9 hrs each day) car trip to and from port
2) rough waters of North Atlantic possibly making baby seasick
3) several sea days in which the baby might get bored
4) shore excursions too cold/too much for him

Please, no comments on not bothering other people with a baby on the
ship--we are very conscious of leaving a restaurant, etc. if the baby
is crying or doing anything that might bother others. Any thoughts on
this plan? Does it sound like too much for a small child? Anyone
cruise with a one year old before? Anyone do Canada/New England and
have any thoughts? Thanks.

I know you said this was your dream intinerary but if you do want to
try a *practice* cruise, I'd definitely recommend DCL to see how you
all like cruising. There is something for everyone on the ship and
it's geared for everyone, especially the young ones. We saw quite a
few people on the ship who didn't even have kids but they knew exactly
what they were getting into. Actually, the adult only sections of that
ship as well as Castaway Cay were deserted except for a few relaxed
looking folks who had entire swimming pools/beaches to themselves.
There are babysitters for hire for your young one so you can get some
time to yourselves. Just something to think about.

Wait four years and then have a really
great Disney Cruise. Ten months is
entirely to young to expose a baby to
all the possible "bugs" on a cruise
ship. Shore excursions with a baby that
young will be a waste of time, money,
and energy as well as a real pain for
those unfortunate enough to be along
with you. Of course, if you still want
to go now, bring along your own child
care person and hope the cabins are
soundproof enough so the wailing won't
bother your shipmates.
If it were mine, I'd wait,
John

Crispee wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had some thoughts on a voyage we are
considering with our 10 month old baby. We'd like to take our dream
cruise with our dream itinerary on our dream ship. We've been trying
to take this trip for years but something always happens. In short,
it's not just any old vacation--we REALLY want to go. Anyhow, our
concerns a

1) 18 hour drive (9 hrs each day) car trip to and from port
2) rough waters of North Atlantic possibly making baby seasick
3) several sea days in which the baby might get bored
4) shore excursions too cold/too much for him

Please, no comments on not bothering other people with a baby on the
ship--we are very conscious of leaving a restaurant, etc. if the baby
is crying or doing anything that might bother others. Any thoughts on
this plan? Does it sound like too much for a small child? Anyone
cruise with a one year old before? Anyone do Canada/New England and
have any thoughts? Thanks.

If your baby is like ours was (he is now 17) you will have no problems with
a cruise. He could sleep anywhere and we took him on a 2 week trip to
England when he was 1 year old. Have fun, enjoy the trip, just remember
that the cruise lines don't supply baby food and won't let homemade foods on
the ship. Only bottled types.

"Karen" wrote in message
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Crispee wrote:
I was wondering if anyone had some thoughts on a voyage we are
considering with our 10 month old baby. We'd like to take our dream
cruise with our dream itinerary on our dream ship. We've been trying
to take this trip for years but something always happens. In short,
it's not just any old vacation--we REALLY want to go. Anyhow, our
concerns a

1) 18 hour drive (9 hrs each day) car trip to and from port
2) rough waters of North Atlantic possibly making baby seasick
3) several sea days in which the baby might get bored
4) shore excursions too cold/too much for him

Please, no comments on not bothering other people with a baby on the
ship--we are very conscious of leaving a restaurant, etc. if the baby
is crying or doing anything that might bother others. Any thoughts on
this plan? Does it sound like too much for a small child? Anyone
cruise with a one year old before? Anyone do Canada/New England and
have any thoughts? Thanks.

I know you said this was your dream intinerary but if you do want to
try a *practice* cruise, I'd definitely recommend DCL to see how you
all like cruising. There is something for everyone on the ship and
it's geared for everyone, especially the young ones. We saw quite a
few people on the ship who didn't even have kids but they knew exactly
what they were getting into. Actually, the adult only sections of that
ship as well as Castaway Cay were deserted except for a few relaxed
looking folks who had entire swimming pools/beaches to themselves.
There are babysitters for hire for your young one so you can get some
time to yourselves. Just something to think about.

On 28 Sep 2005 14:53:55 -0700, Crispee wrote:

I am the original poster. Thanks so very much to all who posted
thoughtful replies. I have decided against the trip, in part because
of some of the things pointed out here, especially because of the
unavailabilty of proper medical care should the need arise. That's a
really good point.

Congratulations and I hope you still get your cruise.

This is the sacrifices that no one talks about, that parents have to make.
It won't be anywhere near the last.
--

"I'm not black, but there's a whole lot of times I wish I could say I'm not
white". - Zappa

On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:31:02 -0700, How B wrote:

Don't know if it's that bad... Bearing in mind that the majority of
folks posting here are past child-raising age

Not past rearing them, past *wanting* to rear them.
--

"I'm not black, but there's a whole lot of times I wish I could say I'm not
white". - Zappa