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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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Unless that floating baby carrier is Coast Guard approved, it isn't a legal alternative. A PFD must be wearable, and in a child's case, must be worn. A baby carrier can't be worn.