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Originally Posted by Steve C.
Is there anyway I can boat with my 4 month old alone? I think the baby is suppossed to be held while moving, but I can't hold him and pilot at the same time. Just trying to find a way to get more use out of the boat.
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Congratulations on the 4 month old. If you really want to boat with the baby consider a very short ride to an anchorage and hang out at anchor. Proper sun protection for the baby of course. I'm all for kids starting to boat young. I can not find any regulation about holding a 4 month old while boating but I do not have all the RSAs. How do you get along driving the car alone with the baby?
Do you still have to support the head and neck at 4 and 5 months old?
One of my concerns would be the chance of
shaken baby syndrome due to the potential bouncing or repeated slamming of the boat. Car seats securely fastened in the boat may give you a good sense of security but can still get the baby all shook up. They do make PFDs for that age (weight).
My best suggestion is to hire a babysitter. Then you decide if you want to go boating with the baby and the sitter or just go solo.
Good luck.