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Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

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MrsKellyBride
Mommy of 3!

Member since 8/06

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Name:
Kelly

Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

We just got a new boat. It has a small cabin & protection from the sun. Would you bring an infant out on the water? I really want to get out & spend time with DH and our son. Our son is only 6 weeks. I wanted to take him on the boat in August when he is closer to 9-10 weeks...am I crazy? Is it dangerous?

Posted 7/10/09 12:40 PM
 
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DRMom
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Member since 5/05

20223 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

It is dangerous of course but I think you would be fine with a life jacket. Not that we really have the opportunity but I avoid things like that right now. But if its part of your lifestyle I would get comfortable with it. Maybe look for a Saftswim class so your baby can learn how to float etc.

Posted 7/10/09 12:52 PM
 

1stimemom
Love my boys

Member since 2/08

8766 total posts

Name:
Mrs Dee

Re: Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

No I do not think it is a good idea. The boat can get bounced around pretty good if a bigger boat passes or whatever. I would wait until next year. JMHOChat Icon

Posted 7/10/09 1:52 PM
 

kmac
Two under two!

Member since 5/07

3703 total posts

Name:
Kris

Re: Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

I haven't taken DS out on the boat b/c I'm afraid of all the bouncing. Maybe in August when he's 4 months.

Posted 7/10/09 1:55 PM
 

jambalady
Is it summer yet?

Member since 8/06

7392 total posts

Name:
Holly

Re: Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

It depends on the boat. We have a small wellcraft and it gets really bumpy.

DS was born last April and we did not take him out last year. This was his first summer on the boat.

Posted 7/10/09 1:57 PM
 

KangaMom
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Member since 1/06

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Re: Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

We Boat all Summer and got DC used to it straight away! Even in utero our kids got used to it Chat Icon DH is an experinced and careful Boater. Enjoy! Maybe we will see you out on the water Chat Icon

Posted 7/10/09 1:58 PM
 

ctrain1124
Our Gang!

Member since 8/07

3190 total posts

Name:
C

Re: Those with infants & own a boat or spend time on boats

This is my argument with DH right now. I absolutely do not want DS on the boat this summer. He is 4 months and I rather wait til next summer. I just think that it sometimes can get to bumpy out there holding him, and I don't really see the point in staying down in the cabin area. This is only my opinion though!

Posted 7/10/09 2:05 PM
 
 

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