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best kids sleeping bags for camping and backpacking

Best Kids Sleeping Bag for Camping and Backpacking (As Chosen By an Outdoorsy Mom)

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.

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The Benefits of Camping with Kids

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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Camping with an ADHD child

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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How to Diaper when Camping or Backpacking

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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best snow suits and buntings for babies and toddlers

Best Snow Suits for Crawling Babies and Young Toddlers

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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Trail Magik Doll Carrier

You may have read my reviews of the Trail Magik Toddler Carrrier here, here or here. You’ll know I think its an awesome solution for backpacking with kids. The magic doesn’t have to stop when your little one starts hiking on their own! Introducing the Trail Magik Doll Carrier, designed especially for your mini-me explorers.

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