3 Tough Days on a Canal Boat (with a newborn)

[@TravelBeans]

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[@zaynevanday142]

You guys are gonna be the best parents ❤

[@zaynevanday142]

Alex seeing the swan 🦢 at the window would have been a highlight 😂

[@zaynevanday142]

❤ the Beanz 3

[@janiewilliams48]

I want to make a baby blanket for Noah. I am in the US. How could I get it to you? Janie

[@arnelnoelramos789]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🇵🇭Philippines

[@elizabethlarose3632]

How appropriate that Noah's first trip was on a boat! ❤ Very successful

[@cordoesart]

Omg, haha tru

[@jerryandjeanne]

Exactly my thoughts. Noah's Ark.

[@shelleylynn3033]

Ha! ❤😂

[@gazzertrn]

Never thought of that .🤣🤣

[@vinabtv4581]

Enjoy your travel. Watching here in the Philippines. God bless

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

You did well. I actually felt like I was there with you - and for me, that’s the point. When you have a newborn your expectations of accomplishment are usually altered by your babe. That’s ok. He is the new focus of your lives. The benefit for you two is that you have each other. Most moms have to navigate the day whilst alone and frustrated. Dads don’t always know what to do when they get home from work. It takes time to learn new roles and adjust expectations. Take all the time you need to learn how to bless this little life.

[@capricornk9033]

Love that the 'stranger' had a baby on his chest :) But, by the way, your sweet baby Noah is...just adorable. Truly a sweet baby. And he has a beast as a mom. A sweet guy as a dad...but a beast as a mom.

[@aliceyoung2371]

The stranger was my partner and our baby. He’s 3rd generation boater and we all live aboard and move together 365 days a year. Best life ever!

[@marymaclaren9553]

If you ever feel the urge to try to narrowboat again, please do. Narrowboats and life on them fascinate me and the Bean brood as the hosts would be a joy to watch. Take it easy, you two are doing great.

[@louisalove3912]

I've got a 6 month old and a 2.5 year old and I have to say the sweet point with both of them was 4 months old. Don't rush to get back to travelling, you only get these few short newborn months once, enjoy it at home nesting and resting. You've got the rest of your lives to travel with Mini Bean xx

[@classicclassycluedup8505]

New challenges of parenthood reflected in the new challenges of canal life. Courage reaps rewards

[@kazzarazza8333]

You guys have definitely been missed so much! Your little bean is precious, welcome back but don’t feel as though you need to rush things for us, we love y’all! ❤❤

[@Reesa99]

so true and well said :)

[@claudialeger3208]

Patience is the real test of successful parenting.

[@teresatucker3446]

Very well said!

[@Jason_xofilos]

I concur. We will be here when your next trip/video happens. Take your time for yourselves and your little bean. 😊

[@marciavernor1849]

Y’all are awesome to try a trip with your 1 month old Noah. And it was a brand new adventure ta bute!’ I love 💕 your new little one and y’all as a family!! 💜🌺🤗💋😍❤️🥰

[@johnsauer9067]

Still getting used to seeing the Travel Beans with a baby Bean. Wonderful new world for you.

[@nicoleziegler6112]

I'm so impressed with Emma's willingness to just jump and steer, and even go along with this with a 4 week old! Kudos to the both of you!

[@SagebrushRambles]

She's a more calm person and an excellent driver. Alex is the opposite. No reason to be impressed with Emma being a rock star. That's her natural state of being lol.

[@tonyhawk123]

Youre not giving the baby any credit. I doubt Emma did the steering all by herself!

[@AnnFBug]

Brings it all back! I loved our two week holiday on the broads (no locks), with our three month old daughter, 34 years ago. But she learned to crawl when we were moored up at Norwich. We put her little carry cot mattress half on our bed and half jutting out onto a shelf built into the side of the boat. She went down for a nap and then… she was gone! I was convinced she'd been abducted, but as I stood there, reeling with the horror, our duvet wriggled. And there she was - she had crawled backwards under it and was now in the middle of our bed. Honestly, it was brilliant with a tiny baby because we didn't ever have to pack up all the baby gear to go out.

[@lizziebennet2700]

After 4 weeks, I was still on my sofa thinking that maybe I could attempt a trip to the supermarket. You guys are amazing!

[@zipinha]

I agree

[@klaskelangford8324]

How appropriate, Noah's first trip is a boat trip! Beautiful!

[@zoeb6778]

Went hired a canel boat more than 20 yrs ago when I graduated from uni. A five person family on a boat for 5 days..it was fun, but also stressful, as it is a tight space. We got stuck in reeds several times and used the pole to unstick ourselves. It is a slower pace and everyone just took their time. It is a great experience, if you have not done it before. 😊

[@irishcamper2106]

Congratulations on taking baby Noah out on his first adventure. I used to live on a narrow boat and the turning points are called ‘winding holes’.

[@roygardiner4002]

As in 'wine-ding'.

[@michellec8273]

​@@roygardiner4002 nope. As in win-ding.

[@kookietherapy9398]

How's that type of life ?

[@Jax240jk]

I live on a narrowboat and 3 dayz with a newborn isnt enough time. It really is the best life ever 😊

[@the03mach1]

Aww a little Beanie Baby....

[@TheShauNanigans]

OMG. This is perfect.

[@Rockatha]

I have been holidaying on canal boats for years. It's a fantastic experience. My parents have just bought a canal boat which is very exciting. I did 26 locks in 4 hours a few months back. Your best place to get picked up is through bridges. The turning point is called a winding hole.

[@MrMorton]

I'll bet this was a very frustrating and challenging trip but I have to admit that I was completely enthralled and fascinating with the whole thing. Your baby is absolutely gorgeous and I can't get enough of him! I'm an American who has long been interested in the canals and boats. I do hope you consider this again someday perhaps when more stabilized. 🧡

[@SolarVibeEnergy]

I'd highly suggest they try Norfolk broads boat hire NO LOCKS! relaxing still 1 of my top hols & that was when I was 15!

[@mrssam2020]

No rush! If I was being honest, chaos baby life is way more entertaining. The whole time watching I ask myself "what's the rush?" I understand you are Travel Beans but seasons change. Let's explore this season. Take your time guys! In the meantime more baby life videos. 🥰 If that is cool with you :)

[@lindaritchie4845]

I can't help but notice the parallels between learning the ropes with the new human and the new boating experience. You guys are nailing both. Good job!!!

[@joanjackson9374]

We took our new baby cross country skiing , camping, etc. He could easily adapt to all kinds of environments. Nursing sure helps to make it easier.

[@catherinemunn3519]

You are all awesome! Not only your first trip as a 3 but you also took on something completely new to you! As a boater I can honestly say that you did amazing.

[@jenniebethcooper5979]

We loved having you back!

[@annab6948]

Hopefully, one day your son will watch this video and enjoy the very first memory of being a traveller. Great job!

[@AndreasDuessca]

I lived on a narrowboat, sans baby, for quite a while. Once you're used to helming them, they are amazing homes. Remember, slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

[@BrianAlt]

It's so funny that the guy you came upon helping you had a baby strapped to his chest as well!

[@aliceyoung2371]

That was my partner. Our baby is 3rd generation boater!

[@jeffreyskinner6281]

The cutest little bean ever! You guys are such champs!!!

[@teresatucker3446]

What a beautiful family you are! I admire your bravery going on a canal boat for the first time with a newborn! Excellent effort guys! So good to see you again, Noah looks absolute adorable! 😍 As others have said, don’t put any pressure on yourselves to post regularly - we’ll all be here as and when you get the time! Love to you all xx

[@wimpees3]

How Precious!!! Thank you for sharing that little one with all of us. You are so Blessed. Enjoy the heck out of being parents to such a Miracle, Children are gifts from God.

[@dndrusso]

So happy to see you introducing Noah to travel. We began traveling with our boys when they were 3 weeks old and at 23 & 19 they both love traveling. 💙💙

[@margaretpeary1240]

The adventures can wait ... plenty of time for that. "Throwing caution to the wind" is not something you do with a newborn dear ones. I'm glad you made it back safely without any mishaps. Just enjoy your "little man" who needs a quiet, stable environment for now.

[@valeriederrick2352]

You are so brave to travel with a 4 week old aby! Emma, I'm amazed at your energy and strength! Great video! Enjoy your little break from filming!

[@myema5694]

Noah is so adorable!

[@skandanderson9739]

The Beans and a Narrowboat…. two of my absolute favorite things!

[@SP-os9pf]

Omg guys well done! Im so impressed ! I was shouting at the screen 'just park up - you both deserve to chill!" 😆🙏

[@EBrenry]

17.5 years ago my husband & I became parents… of twins. We were Home-based Beans for 7 years. I’m SO impressed that you three successfully tackled your 3 nights on the canals. BRAVO!

[@bridgetb9899]

My twins turn 18 this July 😮 fun times 😊

[@davidgrimshaw7825]

I live and walk by the canal every day and frequently see boats and their crew in difficulty. I can't imagine how you thought a canal break would be restful with just two inexperienced crew, let alone with a month old baby. I look forward to more videos, at 83 they make me wish I'd been born 60 years later. Take care

[@heather91582]

Noah is the cutest little bean there ever was 🥰 You guys picked one of the hardest first trips with a baby that I could even think of. 😂 It was fascinating though, I didn’t even know those canal boats existed! Well done 👏

[@poppyk6182]

The joys of having a baby 👶 😴🤣 Been there done it four times.

[@johnbunkle3280]

That was absolutely fantastic to see you as a thrupple and so happy, I can just remember when my son was that age. Even going food shopping was horrific the first month after he was born, but then one day it just clicked and I didn't care what people thought anymore as he had to come first and we grew as a family. He's 28 now and a director in our company business and I love working with him day in day out. I took my hat off to you pair doing this as that was brave! Keep going as you are because you both looked tired but damn happy, and that's what it's all about. Awesome!!! X

[@deborah_soulfireblue22]

Go Beans!! You did it, “camper van of the canal” ~ love it ~ had no doubts & do understand cutting your trip short. It’s gonna take a lil’ time to find your new rhythm with the little man ~ Noah’s so precious!! 🥰 Looking forward to the next adventure, tho’ no pressure!! Thanks for sharing, we love you!! 💛🙏

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

I take my hat off to you both for being so brave to go on a family trip after only 4 weeks of having Noah! Emma please don’t over do it and get plenty of rest. Your body still needs that. Little Noah is so adorable❤❤. Thank you for taking us along your first family trip.

[@leighann7319]

Motherhood and fatherhood look great on you guys ❤

[@mareemcvilly455]

It's so good to see you back with your precious Noah ❤

[@paige6028]

I LITERALLY LMAO 🤣 WHEN DAD REFERENCED THE MICHAEL JACKSON INCIDENT! BEFORE HE COULD COMPLETE HIS SENTENCE I KNEW EXACTLY WHERE HE WAS GOING WITH IT! 😂 CONGRATULATIONS MUM & DAD! NOAH TRULY HAS THE BEST PARENTS! I LOVE MY BEAN FAMILY & I'M CONFIDENT THAT YOU GUYS WILL DO JUST FINE WITH EACH & EVERY ADVENTURE & MEMORY YOU MAKE AS A FAMILY! HUGS & KISSES TO NOAH! 🥰

[@nigeldavey1043]

Noah is so cute. He definitely takes after Alex, he has that look of bewildered wonderment in his eyes just like his dad. I have to say, you did very well when my son was that you it was hard work enough getting from one place to another on buses and trains. He's fifty-three now and is still as much a matter pride and joy to me as he ever was. It gets easier and you'll be surprised how quickly he'll grow and take an interest in the adventures you'll plan together. ❤

[@susanszenk655]

Little bean is sooo adorable. Enjoyed your family video.

[@malice41414]

I can't decide who your baby bean looks like more. He's a sweet mixture of both of you. He is so precious!❤️

[@beverlypoirier705]

I agree I've been trying to figure out who he looks like. Look at him one way and he looks like Emma then you look again and he looks like Alex. ❤

[@roygardiner4002]

@@beverlypoirier705 They could almost be related...

[@melissamay5245]

I can't wait to see all the adventures you will have with Noah!

[@nicholathomas4168]

Awwwww Noah looks adorable. First of many adventures to come ❤

[@Koalabears7777]

I absolutely love you guys. Your baby is so beautiful. Much love to all of you

[@havisiting]

Any other parents watching this and picking out all the things that you've also bought? I'm pretty sure we've got the same car seat and changing mat 😂

[@lynnsundholm8019]

Noah is adorable. I’m impressed with your adventurous souls. Well done!!!

[@debradelpazzo2619]

So impressed that you guys tried and conquered a totally new skill with the little Bean Sprout “in tow” 😉!! Noah is adorable and you two are rockin’ it as new parents! Don’t push yourselves too hard … we’ll be here whenever you show up. Loved the whole canal boat experience … Thank You 😀!!

[@nicolagrainger515]

Oh YOU guys! Just adorable and I'm proud of all of you, if thats allowed ❤

[@gingercat555]

I am going to nominate you both for a bravery award ... well done all three of you.

[@MJ-fb2zq]

Baby must be cold. They love to be warm. So adorable.

[@wheelersinthewild]

Hello Beans, well done you on taking that trip with little Noah and sharing it with us, what a little cutie. ❤

[@margaretgosnell8281]

Congrats , I follow some people who live on a narrow boat full time on utube , and you did great from what I saw. Yeah!!

[@dragonmac1234]

Noah Bean is so cute 🥰 it's good to see you again.

[@thesailingrode1817]

Great job. Boating can be very stressful and you did great! Noah is very cute!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

You are both so amazing , this trip was such a challenge and yet very successful. The baby is adorable and he will continue to adjust to your lifestyle and bring so much love and joy 🥰⛵️⛵️😊

[@SaYeager]

You gotta love Emma's spirit and willingness to just do it. Beans rule.

[@eileeninmaine333]

So good to see you three, on a new adventure, all three of you!!! You did marvelous for such a new family!!!

[@joanneyoung8571]

Your little boy is so precious. Loved seeing this video…

[@altego33]

How wonderful it is to have these parts of your families life recorded

[@deborahallford7337]

What will you guys come up with NEXT?!?!! I had never seen that lifestyle nor heard of it!! Mind blown! I'm totally impressed with BOTH of you!! You're bona-fide canal houseboat captains!! Wow!! And Noah is absolutely adorable!! He's going to have such an amazing life... enjoy every crazy moment!!

[@taraelink]

So excited to be able to join y'all on your first 3Beans adventure!!!! Thanks for taking us along on such a cool trip!!!!!

[@charliesunspear]

I am so happy for you all!!!...It's so exciting to watch all three of you enjoy your new adventure!!!❤❤

[@karinjones4380]

Good job guys! From here on out, you’ll always be doing three things at once. But believe it or not, they won’t always be so dependent on you for everything so this is just another life phase and it will be shorter than you can believe. Noah is just adorable and love in your eyes when you look at him is amazing!

[@MaraNMinn]

Amazing and love that you are back traveling and recording. And welcome Noah! Lots of love!

[@CarolStJohn-oz3oc]

Alex, you’ve got this! You are a great dad, it’s all in your heart, and you’ve got it!

[@maried8323]

Noah is so adorable everything is different but wonderful with a baby. I can't wait to watch baby grow through all your amazing journeys . The three of you make a perfect little family and what a lucky little guy!!

[@anuhjarpe1812]

Congratulation to your newborn Noah ❤❤❤

[@debtavinor]

Congratulations on the arrival of Noah. Beautiful baby, beautiful family. Love watching you guys.

[@lesleyjoanne782]

❤❤😍Noah 🥰 so well done you guys!

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Emma you are a natural mother! Having kids is going to be super easy for you! Not too much fussing and being relaxed yourself with emergency cooked meals in the freezer!

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Please take it easy, in these early days 🙏 I, for one, would love to see your 'homelife' at the moment because it wouldn't be boring, just an introduction into your life as new parents! 'Go with the flow', my darlings! You don't 'have' to do anything else apart from bonding with your amazing son, and maybe letting us share a little bit of it!❤❤❤

[@sherriedavidson6214]

We love watching your videos! So great to see you again! Beautiful little Noah”Bean” you made!❤️ Look forward to your future adventures!

[@NomadAnn]

OMG! I've lived on a sailboat for 22 years but still wouldn't feel confident handling a narrowboat. You are the most fearless (and funniest) parents!

[@nkhand3911]

Noah is soooo precious! Love your vids. Be blessed!

[@orchidhouse297]

That was a delightful episode. Canal boats are not that difficult - unless you have a newborn to look after. It's going to be nice watching yet another KZbin baby develop and grow up. Enjoy your time as a family, it goes by to fast. All of a sudden my kids are in their forties.

[@priscillachapman9145]

I’m impressed! I would stay tied up near a pub and town. That’s too much work doing those locks. The canal boat was super though.

[@JulieBeyerRDN]

Love all three of you. Take time to get your parenting legs and we will be here waiting. Narrow boats are TOTALLY on our list to do! Thank you for showing it realistically!!!!

[@sandradillon9927]

What a beautiful baby. You guys never disappoint. This was such a cute video of family time on the canal boat. Take lots of pictures for the little one when he gets older just so he knows how lucky he is for parents like you. Love your family.❤❤❤💓💓

[@jeanlee1911]

that was so cool. I never knew this was a thing. thank you for taking this old Missouri granny along. Congrats again on that sweet little baby.

[@rachellec5703]

Congrats on the first family trip!! Looks like little bean weathered it well! Pretty bold to have your first trip be something so completely new to you both!! Well done!! And as others have said, no worries on rushing to get content for us… we’ll be here. Just take your time to acclimate! ❤🫘👶🏼

[@gailrogers7644]

You two have made the cutest little bean but a baby makes life so much more meaningful, enjoy.

[@Gdre123]

BEAUTIFUL BABY BEAN. CONGRATULATIONS. Loved the vid. Xx

[@fangsbites]

Love that you proverbially got back on the horse, well on the canal boat and traveled with Noah. Love that you decided to travel again. You are both amazing.

[@Faeley]

You Three did fantastic and it was quite enjoyable watching you all learn new skills and having fun together. Baby Noah is absolutely breathtaking and a great addition to the Beans. Bless you all in your upcoming days and weeks. From my family to yours.

[@paulw103]

Canal boat life is so chilled 😎 We’ve had a camper van for many years but nothing beats a week or so bobbing along the canals of the UK! Everyone is so friendly and forgiving of newbies that it makes for an amazing experience. If you’ve never tried it I can recommend it without hesitation. Good to see you guys back and here’s to many happy years of Beans out travelling 👍

[@22patch22]

Nobody who did anything perfect ever actually ended doing very much. My daughter has a new baby and they're doing shifts just not on a boat. Liked and subscribed

[@blancaalvarez2553]

How sweet to see your new little family. Your little guy is adorable.

[@DaisysOnTour]

That was lovely to see you out enjoying yourselves as a beany trio!! You are such a lovely, relaxed loving couple and little Noah will have a remarkable life with you as loving roll models. All our love for the future, Carl, Jackie and Daisy our Yorkshire terrier xxxx

[@pamelaselway6669]

I love how you had to walk so far before Emma could reach the side. Both very brave with little Noah. Take care

[@monicamestas7566]

So much for a relaxing canal boat holiday. What an adventure! And a lot of work! Love you, Travel Beans. So entertaining.

[@denisewilson8465]

Thank you for sharing your first adventure as a family! This was a lot of fun to watch. So good to meet your little bean! 😊

[@NeverlandSystemAngel]

I love this... one of my fav YT channels is "Cruising the Cut" and I really would LOVE to cruise a canal on a narrowboat. We have NOTHING like this in America. Love this living history in the UK. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us- and, again, congrats on baby bean!!! ❤❤ WE love you guys and don't worry about taking time for yourselves and for your family. We'll all be here waiting for you.