Baby Camping Gear – What do You Need?

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Baby Camping Gear – What do You Need?

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

If you have kids like me, you already know that traveling with your babies requires a certain level of organization. There are necessities that you need like a well stocked diaper bag and some other emergency items. And in some cases it is even a good idea to stock some of those items in frequently traveled places like the grand parents and other relative’s houses.

So if you are planning to go on a camping trip with your baby, the situation remains the same, you will need special baby camping gear to accommodate your baby’s needs and yours. Some items you will need in your baby camping gear are:

- Portable crib
- Baby carrier (Front or back)
- Appropriate clothing according to the temperature
- Rain protection
- Sun screen
- Insect repellent
- And a very well stocked diaper bag

Small tips for you Diaper Bag

Here is a small resume of how you should pack your diaper bag. The diaper bag should have at least enough diapers for a full day (plus extra diapers in mom or dads bag), a good changing pad, at least one change of clothes, you should also include around two to three zip-top storage bags, a few toys and do not forget to add some snack (depending if you child is eating solid or not). Another important item would be to add a full refill of swipes (very useful to clean the baby if you are not near water), and other items like pacifiers, bottle etc..)
Using Baby camping gear

Baby camping gear is usually inexpensive and is often extra light weight and durable for long lasting use. An active family may be able to use the same portable crib with each child. A portable crib is important for babies because the thick soft sleeping bags are a potential SIDS risk as are air mattresses and pillows.

An infant carrier can really make a hike more enjoyable, the parent can enjoy having their hands free while knowing exactly where their baby is and feeling their baby close to them as they travel. The baby will also benefit from this piece of infant travel gear as the baby will get to experience the entire hike from the safety and comfort of their parent’s chest.

Climate appropriate clothing is an important part of a babies camping gear, there is nothing worse than a sick baby, having a rain coat, extra warm clothes, cool clothes and a cooling scarf or cloth are a few items that can make the elements more bearable for the smallest hiker in the family.

Baby camping gear wouldn’t be complete without all the tonic and potions that make the great out door’s less friendly residents more agreeable such as insect repellant, sun screen, and a first aid kit. Insect repellant is tricky with infants, it’s best to spray the repellant on the parent’s hand and rub it on the babies exposed skin.

Camping is a time honored family tradition that many families begin in the early months of life with their children. Having the right baby camping gear can make the tip more enjoyable for the entire family, making memories everyone will treasure.

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