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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Trying to put a life jacket on a newborn just a few day old is a joke. But the only legal alternative is a floating baby carrier. They can right themselves in the water. However they are very expensive.
On an island you don't have much choice, transporting babies, handicapped and the elderly is part of the deal.
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Well stated, this was our situation (island living). A newborn in a jacket really does not stand a chance without obvious help. It may buy a few seconds of reaction time but that is all. We chose a jacket and sat them in a carrier (not strapped into it) or held low below a high windshield.