Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Canoe trip with 1 year old
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bobbernumber3 |
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jaimed |
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Doublelung76 |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
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Blatz |
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eyepaddle |
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ockycamper |
Your challenges are going to be bugs (you can't put deet on a 1 year old) and there will be black flies and mosquitos. Just as you child proof a home for an exploring one year old, how do you "child proof" a site in the BWCA. Everything will tend to go in their mouths. Lastly is the crying. Sound carries a long ways in the BWCA. If you child starts crying at night you won't be the only ones up. |
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WonderMonkey |
Step 2 - Leave child on doorstep Step 3 - Ring doorbell Step 4 - Paddle away quickly |
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outsidethebox |
bobbernumber3: "outsidethebox: "So this retired pediatric nurse of 25 years looks over at his soon to retire pediatric nurse practitioner of 25 years spouse and asks what she thinks. Slowly shaking head. I agree. The chances of this going well are less than slim to none. Shall I call my pediatrician brother...nah-no pediatric professional would support this "thought". " Not simply an "opinion". From the information provided, this will not go well for the child...and not likely for the adults either. Here, in pediatric matters, the adults get what they deserve-the children are the innocent bystanders. This is not a whimsical guess...and I am assuming that the question was asked by parents who are interested in real information about the well-being of their child???? That's all. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
There are certainly causes for concern but, with proper research and adjusted goals I think most anyone would be able to pull it off. |
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PointMe2Polaris |
Normally, I try to push people to the Ely side of the boundary waters due to bias, but I think for your purposes, I'd strongly suggest the Eastern side. I'd definitely recommend EP 38 Sawbill: Perfect for a 2-4 day trip with a small child. You put in on Sawbill and can stay on sawbill. Also, Alton is just an easy 30 rod portage away with some nice camp sites as well (Check out the northern most site on this site's interactive map). This would allow quick access to set a base camp on day 1. For your full days you can go in any direction for some nice day trips. I'd highly recommend daytripping up the Kelso River to the Doleman Rock. A nice and relaxing paddle with beautiful views. While this can be somewhat of a busy area, I think you can't go wrong here for Jr's first trip into the BWCA! God Bless! Darin |
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ockycamper |
We have taken boys up there as young as 7 years old and they loved it. But they could all swim. . .just like everyone else we take up there. They were also old enough to know what the rules were. We have had every type of weather, all types of bugs, and moose in the camp every year for the last 4 years. I think some are missing the point that the BWCA is not a state or county park with mowed lawns, smooth trails, bath houses, etc. One last thought. . .you can't put those diapers in the privy. You will be hauling out all those diapers with you. I took my kids camping too. . .from the east coast all the way to Yellowstone. I will take my grandkids camping as well. But they are/were old enough to follow rules, could all swim and were part of the camping experience. |
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Fonta |
Looking for advice on trips this summer for my husband, our one year old and me. We tented and canoed day trips last summer. Looking for a 2-3 overnight paddle weekend trip. Any and all advice welcome about canoeing/camping with little ones. :) Thanks! |
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THEGrandRapids |
Slim, Crocodile, Gabbro... tons of options out there. Easy peazy. All of their clothes fit in a coffee can size bag. Diapers are nothing. If you don't want to pack out poop, brush it off into the latrine and just take the diaper. I don't even bother, I just bring the entire thing back. Food? Hardly any. My 3 year old will go on his 5th trip in June, along with his 15 month brother taking the bow on his second trip. For all the naysayers.... go away. No one cares you think its a bad idea. Be prepared? Absolutely. Bring a camping highchair so you can at any point (except in the canoe) strap them in and they are safe if you need all hands on deck for something. A 1 year old won't walk the portage. A 2 year old won't. A 3 year old will for 20 yards.... With two kids, I have triple and even quadrupled portaged, while my spouse and kids single portage. Think I put 6 miles on between the parking lot and entry point last year. PM me if you have any particular questions. |
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Dan Cooke |
Your experience will be shaped a lot by your comfort level of all that goes into taking care of the little one. if you go cloth rather than disposable- use two layers of receiving type blankets for diapers. they have washing style stuff sacks to clean them and receiving blankets dry quicker than actual thick diapers. Bring whatever small toy(s) they enjoy. A small umbrella or fabric to make shade or keep rain off while in the canoe. Closed cell foam pad so they can rest in the bottom of the canoe or on shore. Have fun. |
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WonderMonkey |
WonderMonkey: "Step 1 - Canoe to grandma/grandpa's house. To be clear, I wasn't saying don't take your child. It was weak attempt at some humor. Yes, very weak. Take the good advice of people here in this thread as well as doing some searches, some great threads on this here in the past. |
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4keys |
Some things to consider tho. How will you store used diapers and carry them out? If it rains do you have something to entertain a 1 year old in a tent/tarp for several hours? Can the 1 year old walk the portage, or will you have to carry him? Does the child like being in lake water? If the canoe tips are you a strong swimmer & able to care for child in the middle of a lake? You have to decide if the extra work is worth it. The trip needs to be enjoyable for the adults as well as the child. We took our kids for canoe rides when they were only a few months old. But we were able to leave the water when they got too antsy. We car camped and took day trips. We did not take them overnight into the BW until they were old enough to follow directions, walk, we’re potty trained, and could swim. |
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outsidethebox |
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bobbernumber3 |
outsidethebox: "So this retired pediatric nurse of 25 years looks over at his soon to retire pediatric nurse practitioner of 25 years spouse and asks what she thinks. Slowly shaking head. I agree. The chances of this going well are less than slim to none. Shall I call my pediatrician brother...nah-no pediatric professional would support this "thought". " Your opinion has no supporting comments. I say "Why not trip with a baby!" It'd be like bringing a sack of potatoes that poops often. |
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MN_Lindsey |
Hopefully, Tuscarora Borealis will chime in. He has tripped NUMEROUS times with his daughter Aurora who was MONTHS old during their trips. I feel like Canoearoo and Ducks have tripped with their one year olds too. TuscaroraBorealis takes a 2 month old to the BWCA! There is a board on here, Canoeing with Kids. You should join it, and ask questions there too :). |
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Banksiana |
Brought my son on a 6 day Q trip (moving every day) before he was one. It was a ball. Best moment was overtaking a group of young men (they were paddling aluminum, we had our massive but quick Sawyer 222) while my wife was nursing in the bow. |
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Porkeater |
outsidethebox: "So this retired pediatric nurse of 25 years looks over at his soon to retire pediatric nurse practitioner of 25 years spouse and asks what she thinks. Slowly shaking head. I agree. The chances of this going well are less than slim to none. Shall I call my pediatrician brother...nah-no pediatric professional would support this "thought". " Condescend much? |