Get Outside With Kids

How to camp with a baby

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Today we’re talking about the first time we went camping with a baby and share tips on expectations, sleeping and gear. Main takeaways: 

  1. If you have friends who are camping with kids, could you stop by their campsite for a day trip and see how they’re doing it? This might give you the confidence to try it yourself.
  • For your first trip camping with a baby, go with someone who is familiar with camping - your partner, a friend, your parents, or anyone who can lend a hand when you need it. 
  • Go somewhere familiar and close to home, and keep it simple! Can you just go for one night? 
  • Sleep will be the most challenging part, expect to be tired. Forget the schedule you have at home, it probably won’t work while camping!
  • What’s the worst that could happen? You don’t sleep? You might not be sleeping at home anyway, at least you’ll be in a beautiful location! 
  • Invest in coffee! And pack as many wipes as you can fit in the car.

    • Places mentioned in this episode: Squamish Riverside Campsite, Cultus Lake Provincial Park 

    Gear that we love that was mentioned in this episode: BabyBjorn Travel Cot, Peapod Travel Bed, Bumbo Seat, phil&teds Lobster Highchair

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    Get Outside With KidsBy Jennifer Kolbuc and Kate Le Souef
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