Top 3 Places to Play Paddleboat and Pedal Boat with Kids in Hokkaido

Taking a trip on a Pedal boat or paddleboat on the calm water is an ideal summer outing. If you enjoy relaxing in the calm waters, then renting a boat and paddling your own is easy and so much fun for families. Moreover, you can explore the view not only from the shore but from the lakes.

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What is The difference between Paddle Boats and Pedal Boats?

The most significant difference is power input and power output.

A Paddleboat uses paddle wheels to power the boat. And a Pedal boat uses your feet to power the boat. Some Pedal boats use paddle or paddle wheels, and therefore, most Pedal boats are Paddleboats.

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Can Babies Go on Pedal Boats?

Some people may want to involve their baby and children on the boat, but is it safe? Let me quote from theswimguide.org

“Infant PFDs and life jackets are made to support a body weight of at least 9kg and body size of 46cm – 50cm. Physical development also makes life jackets and PFDs virtually useless on newborns and young infants, who may not have the strength to hold up their own heads for the first few months of their lives. Keep babies high and dry until they are big enough and have reached an advanced enough stage of physical development to fit the life vests and PFDs that can help save their lives on the water.”

As far as I know, infants and young infants sometimes cry spontaneously for no particular reason. Therefore, it’s the reason why infants and young infants should not be allowed to paddle craft.

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Here is a top 3 list of mine. A little tip for you if you bring kids with you. Bringing kids to the toilet before you go on the boat will help you not get on land in a rush.