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.
Not sure what to bring when camping with a toddler? Resist the urge to bring everything “just in case” you might need it. You’ll end up with a chaotic mess of gear and spend all your time organizing it instead of having fun.
Camping Essentials for Toddlers (Printable Checklist) Read More »
As an adult taking my children into the wilderness, it is my responsibility to make sure my kids follow the principles of Leave No Trace. But one of the things which doesn’t get talked about is how downright difficult it can be to follow Leave No Trace when you are with kids.
Leave No Trace and Kids: What’s Allowed? Read More »
My dad regularly took my sister and me camping when we were kids. Some of my best childhood memories are from camping trips with my family. So, when I became a parent, I also want to take my kids camping.
Camping with Kids: Tips for Planning, Packing, Staying Safe and Having Fun Read More »
Your baby needs the same gear as you do to go camping, and that includes a sleeping pad. The sleeping pad is what insulates your baby from the ground so she stays warm in the night. Here’s what baby sleeping pad I use for camping, plus some tips on choosing the right pad.
Baby Sleeping Pads for Camping Read More »
My daughter was a 3-month old infant the first time we took her camping. After that, we did many other family camping trips and even a few backpacking trips. In some ways, camping with a baby is easier than staying at home with a baby. But, of course, there are a lot of things which
How to Go Camping with a Baby Read More »
You actually don’t need that many extra items to go camping with a baby. However, the items you do need are really important. Forgetting a single item like a changing pad or pacifier clip could completely mess up your camping trip. This baby camping list will ensure you don’t forget anything.
Baby Camping Checklist (Printable) Read More »