How to Go Camping With Your Baby
Camping trips and outdoor activities do not have to be limited to your children who are older than one year of age.
You can enjoy your favorite camping spot with your new baby.
A little extra packing and planning go a long way to help you have an enjoyable outing with your family and to teach your baby your love of the outdoors.
A practice camping trip may be a good idea for both you and your baby.
This can help you assess how your baby will react to sleeping someplace new and will help ensure that you have brought all the supplies you will need.
Set up camp somewhere close to home or even in your backyard.
This is the perfect time to invest in a good backpack diaper bag and get it organized with all the essential supplies that you will need to keep close at hand.
When camping with your baby, never underestimate the power of being prepared.
It is amazing to see how much equipment is necessary for the smallest person in your family, but being prepared can make or break your trip.
When packing, start with the amount of clothes you think you will need and add one more day or so.
Bring clothes that are easy to layer and easy to change your baby in and out of.
Also bring extra diapers and wipes.
Bring more wipes than you think is necessary.
Sunscreen and hats are important for daytime use.
Keep in mind that babies under six months should not wear insect repellent, but you can drape a large piece of mosquito netting over their stroller or crib for protection.
Camping is a great place to use your portable play yard.
With some familiar toys, the play yard can keep your baby occupied while setting up and taking down your tent, cooking, cleaning and provides a comfortable, familiar place for their all-important nap time.
Backpack baby carriers are ideal to use for walking and hiking.
When it comes to mealtime, if you are breastfeeding you are all set.
If you are bottle-feeding, you may want to use sterile bottles liners and pre-mixed liquid formula.
It is also a good idea to invest in a simple child locator device.
They come in many cute styles, such as a tiny teddy bear, that can be securely attached to your child's shoe or clothing and can literally be a lifesaver if an emergency arises.
When packing the bedding, make sure to bring some of your baby's own blankets that they normally sleep with and are comforting to them.
If you're camping during cooler weather, bring sleeper pajamas or a sleep sack for your baby to bundle up in.
Your baby can sleep right in their portable crib or you can roll up some towels or blankets to use as bumpers and lay your baby next to your sleeping bag.
The most important thing to remember when camping with your baby is to keep your little one safe, comfortable and entertained.
It may take a little more effort and lot more equipment to bring your baby camping, but the smiles and memories will make it all well worth it.
You can enjoy your favorite camping spot with your new baby.
A little extra packing and planning go a long way to help you have an enjoyable outing with your family and to teach your baby your love of the outdoors.
A practice camping trip may be a good idea for both you and your baby.
This can help you assess how your baby will react to sleeping someplace new and will help ensure that you have brought all the supplies you will need.
Set up camp somewhere close to home or even in your backyard.
This is the perfect time to invest in a good backpack diaper bag and get it organized with all the essential supplies that you will need to keep close at hand.
When camping with your baby, never underestimate the power of being prepared.
It is amazing to see how much equipment is necessary for the smallest person in your family, but being prepared can make or break your trip.
When packing, start with the amount of clothes you think you will need and add one more day or so.
Bring clothes that are easy to layer and easy to change your baby in and out of.
Also bring extra diapers and wipes.
Bring more wipes than you think is necessary.
Sunscreen and hats are important for daytime use.
Keep in mind that babies under six months should not wear insect repellent, but you can drape a large piece of mosquito netting over their stroller or crib for protection.
Camping is a great place to use your portable play yard.
With some familiar toys, the play yard can keep your baby occupied while setting up and taking down your tent, cooking, cleaning and provides a comfortable, familiar place for their all-important nap time.
Backpack baby carriers are ideal to use for walking and hiking.
When it comes to mealtime, if you are breastfeeding you are all set.
If you are bottle-feeding, you may want to use sterile bottles liners and pre-mixed liquid formula.
It is also a good idea to invest in a simple child locator device.
They come in many cute styles, such as a tiny teddy bear, that can be securely attached to your child's shoe or clothing and can literally be a lifesaver if an emergency arises.
When packing the bedding, make sure to bring some of your baby's own blankets that they normally sleep with and are comforting to them.
If you're camping during cooler weather, bring sleeper pajamas or a sleep sack for your baby to bundle up in.
Your baby can sleep right in their portable crib or you can roll up some towels or blankets to use as bumpers and lay your baby next to your sleeping bag.
The most important thing to remember when camping with your baby is to keep your little one safe, comfortable and entertained.
It may take a little more effort and lot more equipment to bring your baby camping, but the smiles and memories will make it all well worth it.
