Are we being stupid or just game?!

[narmada]

Hello everyone,

My partner and 14 month old daughter are planning to go to Sweden for our holidays in August. I've seen a cottage on a small island in the stockholm skerries, accesible only by a boat with an outboard (it's across a stretch of water, only about 200 meters from a town with shops etc). The house has direct frontage onto the water (from a small beach, not a pontoon). I am just wondering about the safety aspect of it all. Obviously, water nearby and small children is a slightly concerning combination! Also, how on earth our little one would be for the short boat transfer, I don't know. I think she would be so stunned she would sit still.... but who knows.

We would never ever leave her to toddle off around the property, but still, would you consider a holiday like this or are we being a bit daft? Has anyone ever done anything similar with little ones?

I woul really appreciate your thoughts.
Narmada

I would do it. Some people live on boats with children. If you're prepared to be vigilent then there won't be a problem. At 14 months you'll be watching her the whole time wherever you go on holiday, so go wherever you fancy.

It's not daft as long as you supervise her all the time.

Lots of people live on waterfronts, or on boats with small children.

It sounds amazing.

Agree with Huffwardly -wherever you go, at that age you'll have to watch her like a hawk anyway.

I would go but I'd make sure DP is fully aware that he'd be doing his fair-share of the "watching like a hawk" too.

Hey, brilliant guys! I'm glad you don't think I'm mad. DP is very good at doing his share, thank god. So I reckon we will go for it.

Definitely go for it. We have access to a similar boat in the summer holidays and have been 'ferrying' our dd around since she was 9 months. There are life jackets around for little ones.
I hope you have a lovely time!