My parents raised 9 kids and took us all on crazy trips. They never
sailed but did seem to do everything they could afford to do with all
of us, mostly involving a canoe on various Fl bodies of water. If I
suggested they babysit while we went sailing, they'd think we were a
family disgracce. Besides, with 18 grandkids ( I may have lost count),
atking time to babysit in anything except an emergency would make it
impossible for them to do anything. Your kids are part of your life,
you should be able to figure out how to take them.
Congratulations on the little one BTW.

kth wrote:
My baby was born last June and already has more sea time than most
adults I know. For me, I was concerned about finding a properly
fitted
PFD and to make sure it did it's job. I bought three different types
(all type 3 but different styles) and tried them out. The one that
worked best and looked fairly comfortable on her. It was purchased
from West Marine and was the least expensive of the three. I first
tried it out in a tub and then a few weeks later in a pool.

Aside from that I used the car seat last summer (didnt strap her in).
Even though she still fits in it, I dont think Ill be using it this
summer.

Miech wrote:
We're due in June and would like to hear from people who have
experience
sailing with a 0-4 month old. Pros, cons, advice and warnings as
well
as any
product suggestions to purchase are greatly appreciated. We have
had
fabulous feedback from our vessel-specific forum and wanted to tap
the
veterans here as well.

(Please no stories about how your son started sailing with you at
age
6.
Infants only please!)

Thanks so much,

Jay & Michelle
s/v Elixir
Buzzards Bay