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’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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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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Let’s be clear: Kids (and adults!) should always wear a helmet when riding a bike. Kids also need to wear a helmet when on a child seat. If the bike tips over, the child will fall a long distance to the ground, and they won’t be able to catch themselves with their feet like you
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If you want to bike with your kids on paved roads, you have plenty of options, and most cheap trailers will be good enough. However, if you want to go on gravel roads or dirt trails, you’ll need a more serious bike trailer that has a suspension system. Otherwise, the ride can get very bumpy
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If you look at the manufacturer’s recommendations on bike trailers for kids, you’ll see that babies must be 12 months old to use the trailer, or they will defer to “consult with your pediatrician.”
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Getting a squirmy toddler to sleep in a tent can be a challenge. Having their own little camping bed can make the ordeal a lot easier. Not all portable beds work well for camping though. You’ll need one which actually fits in the tent, doens’t make a lot of noise, and won’t tear holes in
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