| Your husband wants to charter this year in the | | | | and after sun cream |
| Caribbean, your children are dreaming of jumping | | | | Sun-proof swimming suit, hats (bring a few in |
| in the water but you are scrared to bring the | | | | case it flies away), sunglasses |
| baby. Don't be when chartering a catamaran! | | | | Small swimming pool to fit in the cockpit on the |
| First think safety: | | | | shade or a plastic bath (may be able to buy it |
| 1. Life Jacket: | | | | locally) |
| Foam floation collar and heavy duty grab strap | | | | Pack and Play for the naps and if you need to |
| Through-the-leg adjustable safety strap for | | | | leave the baby to help to manoever the boat you |
| security | | | | know the baby will be safe there |
| Brightly colored nylon | | | | 4. What to do? |
| Fully encircling webbing belt adjusts for a snug fit | | | | You will have to schedule for a stop at the veach |
| and a collar lace | | | | everyday. 4pm is the best time for this little |
| USCG Approved Type II, or CE certified and | | | | fragile skin to get out |
| conforms to European standard EN395 3M reflex | | | | What about a walk on the island in the morning to |
| stripes and a whistle | | | | discorver the palm trees, chicken, goats and |
| 2. Life Jacket rules: | | | | everything you don't see at home |
| Agree on these rules and apply them. | | | | Short sail time, usually they fall asleep a short |
| Always put the life jacket on before you go in | | | | while after you take off |
| the dinghy, even if the water is calm | | | | 5. Where does baby sleep? |
| Exchange baby from hands over the boat or the | | | | To ensure your baby's safety, baby needs to |
| dinghy. Never above the water | | | | sleep on the floor, on a pile of towels, comforter |
| Play ground is inside the cockpit and it is forbidden | | | | or cushion. . If it's just your family choose a 3 |
| to go outside without an adult and without life | | | | cabin catamaran and you will have ample room to |
| jacket | | | | create a very nice bed for your little one |
| 3. What do you need to bring? | | | | On the Pack and Play if you have one |
| Your own first aid kit | | | | 6. My advice: |
| Small plastic containers, plastic spoon...baby's usual | | | | Invite the grandparents!! |
| tools you won't find on the boat Baby sun-screen | | | | 7. Why easier on a catamaran? |