Lyndsay Green is a life-long sailor whose two daughters, Andrea and Lauren, have spent much of their life aboard the family sailboat, both in the Caribbean and in the Great Lakes. In real life, Lyndsay is a communications consultant for, among others, the National Film Board of Canada, TV Ontario, UNESCO, and the National Aboriginal Communications Society. Lyndsay and her family sail their CS33, Sweetwater, out of Toronto. She feels the best times of her life have been those spent cruising with her family, and she hopes this book will encourage new parents who are unsure whether they should take Baby aboard: "Be confident, be positive, and do it. Make sure first that you're a good sailor, prepare adequately, take the proper safety precautions, and GO."
Acknowledgments
p. xi
Introduction
p. xiii
Making the Decision
p. 1
The Fears
p. 2
The Benefits
p. 4
The Downsides
p. 11
Preparation and Safety
p. 19
General Tips
p. 19
Preparing the Boat
p. 27
Preparing the Child
p. 33
Health
p. 43
Medical Preparations
p. 43
First-Aid Kit
p. 46
Seasickness
p. 48
The Sun
p. 49
Insect Bites
p. 51
Local Food and Drink
p. 53
Cleanliness
p. 53
Diapers
p. 56
Clothing
p. 58
Play
p. 63
Approach
p. 63
Activities
p. 66
Toys
p. 73
Play Items on Board
p. 81
Where to Play
p. 85
Eating Aboard
p. 87
Milk
p. 87
Other Tips
p. 89
Sleeping
p. 93
Infants
p. 93
Toddlers
p. 96
Sleeping Techniques
p. 99
Tangential Concerns
p. 103
On Shore
p. 103
Playmates
p. 106
Back Home
p. 108
Pregnancy
p. 109
Charters
p. 110
Racing
p. 110
When All Is Said and Done
p. 113
The Bad Times
p. 113
The Good Times
p. 118
Appendix A
Contributors to Babies Aboard
p. 121
Appendix B
Babies' Packing List
p. 125
Toddler's Packing List
p. 127
Bibliography
Recommended Reference Books
p. 129
Cruising with Children
p. 131
Recommended Books For Preschoolers
p. 132
Index
p. 139
Table of Contents provided by Syndetics. All Rights Reserved.
What is included with this book?
The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.
The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.
Please wait while the item is added to your bag...