I taught all my kids, from the age of toddler, ground hunting. I didn't allow them in a tree stand until they were able to set one up or use a climber on their own because of the safety issues. I figure if they are big enough and smart enough to set it up and use it then they are big enough and smart enough to stay safe with their usage as well. That being said, those doubles sure are nice. But as was already stated, they are BEASTS. They definitely are not for bringing in and taking out on a daily basis. I too suggest a ground blind for you and the little one. Or, if you will be hunting wooded field edges, camo netting that you can tie to surrounding trees serves a fantastic purpose as well as much easier packing in and out.