This is the heart of Mom Goes Camping. Everything in this category is about the specific joys and challenges of camping with children of all ages, from infants on their first camping trip to teenagers who are ready to tackle bigger adventures.
You’ll find age-specific guides covering what to expect when camping with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids. There are articles on keeping kids entertained at camp, handling the inevitable meltdowns and rainy days, building nature skills in children from a young age, and making camping a tradition your family looks forward to every year.
Camping with kids looks different at every stage. A trip with a six-month-old requires completely different planning than a trip with a ten-year-old. This category covers all of it with practical, experience-based advice from a mom who has been doing it for over a decade across multiple continents.
I am not the type of person who handles being cooped up inside well, so it was really important that I could get outside with my daughters even in cold, winter weather. This meant having a very good baby snow suit.
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After having my daughter, I didn’t travel much during the first year. Then, when she was two, I set off on a solo backpacking trip to Romania and Ukraine. Before I had Isabel, I hitchhiked everywhere. When planning this trip, I found myself thinking: “I’m an adult now. I can afford to pay for buses
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If you want to take your kids camping or backpacking, you’ll need a good sleeping bag for them. Unfortunately, most kids sleeping bags are made for sleepovers and not camping. They simply won’t cut it when it comes to keeping your kids warm and comfortable, especially at high elevations where the temperatures can drop rapidly.
Best Kids Sleeping Bag for Camping and Backpacking (As Chosen By an Outdoorsy Mom) Read More »
Benefits of Camping with Kids Camping with kids isn’t just about roasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars. — it is a fantastic way to bond as a family while helping your children grow in ways you might not expect. Here are some of the biggest benefits of camping with kids. 1. Strengthens Family Bonds
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Why Camping Is Great for Families and Kids with ADHD As a mother of a child with ADHD, I know firsthand how overwhelming everyday life can feel. Balancing school, work, and all the little moments in between often leaves little time to truly connect with my son. But something incredible happens when we go camping.
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I’ve diapered two children on outdoor adventures, including primitive camping and backpacking trips where there weren’t any trash facilities or running water available. Yes, it does take some extra planning and you’ll need to pack some “just in case” items for the inevitable blowouts or leaks. However, it is completely doable and mandatory if you
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