How To Introduce Your Child To Camping
Last Updated on: 19th May 2025, 09:58 am
Introduce Your Child To Camping
Camping is quickly becoming the new favourite holiday among many families. Perhaps this is the case in your family. Many people who have suddenly added a young child to their family may suddenly feel that it is impossible to go camping with a baby in tow. There are however some very simple ways to introduce your child to camping, so that the entire family may be able to enjoy themselves. Encourage your children to go outside this summer.
Start Close To Home
Getting started by taking your camping trip right into your garden is an easy introduction to camping. You can set up a tent, and even bring your pack-and-play out to the garden for the baby. You can still tend to the needs of the baby but just in the outdoors. Starting at home makes it easier to deal with any issues that may suddenly pop up. This is also a great way for your baby to gradually get used to being outdoors.
First Aid Kit Is A Must
Since you will have a baby in tow it only makes sense to bring along a first aid kit. This should include any baby medicine that your baby may need, Calpol or Ibuprofen. Even if your baby is not currently sick, you never know when they may suddenly become ill. You should also include a thermometer just in case your child comes down with a suspected fever. And they will need plasters for falling over – you just know it is going to happen.
Bring The Sling
If you have a baby sling, be sure to bring it along with you. A backpack baby carrier would be even better if you have one. This will make hiking on trails a lot easier, and more enjoyable for everyone. This will give your baby the opportunity to see the outdoors while still being comfortable with mummy and daddy. This is a great way to introduce your child to camping and the great outdoors.
Portable Shower Or Bathroom Is A Must
Bringing a portable shower, and a toilet on a camping trip can help to make it even more enjoyable for both parents and baby. You can find a portable shower tent and the items needed for a shower at your local camping store or on Amazon. If you use a portable baby bath you can bring that with you on your camping trip. This will make it very easy to wash your child up when you need to.
Get A Portable Crib
When Tilly was a baby and we went camping, we would use a portable crib or her carrycot from her pram. Her pram was great for when she was little. But as she got older the portable crib was better. The crib is made of fabric and mesh and when you are not using it, it folds up and pops into a small bag. It is rather like a pop-up tent. It does the job and it takes up hardly any space.
Sterilising Bottles
If you use a microwave steriliser, now is the time for a quick lesson in water sterilizing. You simply need a tub with a lid. A sandwich tub works well. You need some sterilising tablets and you add them to water when you get to your campsite. Then place the bottles in there to sterilize for a while. You pop the lid on and take the bottles out as you need them. You know that your baby is feeding from perfectly clean bottles, even if your area is covered in mud and dirt.
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