Not sure what baby gear to bring camping?
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Shop NowHaving a child should never stop you from doing what you love most in life—if anything, a little one only enhances the experience.
If you love being outdoors, take your baby along! Camping with a baby isn’t nearly as challenging as you might think.
First experiences are often what we look forward to most as parents, and watching your child’s expression as they take in their first waterfall or deer is a memory you’ll always treasure.
If you’re ready to bring your baby along for the next camping trip, read this guide and learn how to make your camping trip a smashing success.
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If you’re backpacking or camping over the weekend, preparation is key.
Whether you’ve been a parent for a month or a year, you know how important it is to bring everything you could possibly need with you.
The portable and light-weight Lotus Travel Crib makes setup as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Shop NowAs long as you provide your child with plenty of layers and a warm crib, you shouldn’t have a problem taking them camping in colder months.
If you live in a warmer climate or plan on camping in one, here’s a quick list of what you will need to bring in addition to our checklist:
Summer is the ideal time to go camping because the weather is warm. However, it can still get pretty cold at night; make sure that you are bringing plenty of warm clothes along for the chillier evenings spent around the campfire.
It’s important that you set up a separate space for your baby inside your tent. You don’t want to roll over in the middle of the night and accidentally hurt them in your sleep. Another risk that comes with sharing your bed with your child is overheating them.
The ground will absorb a huge amount of your baby’s heat if you aren’t careful. Bring a large tent that you can fit a travel crib or bassinet inside so you don’t have to worry about their warmth while they sleep. Swaddle your child in a blanket to keep them safe from smothering themselves in loose blankets.
In addition to the standard list of gear that you will need for camping, there are some special items that should be added to the list as well.
Babies require a little bit of extra preparation—even if it’s just a quick trip to the grocery store. Here’s a list of essentials that you should consider bringing along:
While many of the items on this list might not seem essential, when you’re up on the mountain and the closest store is miles away, they become necessities.
When putting together a list of items to bring, remember that it’s always better to have something you don’t need than not have something you do.
If camping and spending time in nature is your passion, don’t let your newborn or toddler slow you down. There’s plenty of ways to incorporate your child into any camping trip with just a few extra steps and a little extra camping gear. For all of your travel crib and bassinet needs, Guava Family can help.
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