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.
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.
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The most stressful part of camping with a baby is sleeping in a tent. If you are worried about your baby getting cold in the tent, which sleeping bag to use, how to get your baby to sleep, or anything else related to sleeping in a tent with a baby, here’s what you need to
How to Sleep in a Tent with a Baby (and Actually Get Rest) Read More »
Are you planning a camping trip with your kids and are wondering how the heck you will keep them entertained without Wifi, screens, and a mountain of toys?
30+ Zero-Prep Camping Activities for Kids Read More »
I usually don’t bring a camp chair for my kids. They can sit on the ground or a log. But, if I want to bring a chair for myself, I’ve found that my kids will steal it from me. Then I have to kick them out of it, or I have to worry that they
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Cooking can be can fun task while outdoors. However, a lot of people go overboard when it comes to camping meals. They underestimate how much effort it can take to make a meal and end up spending all their time on meal prep (not to mention all the extra time spent cleaning multiple bowls and
18 Easy Camping Meals: Delicious, Kid-Friendly Recipes Read More »
The key to a successful camping trip with kids is a good sleep setup. In addition to a properly-rated sleeping bag and pad, you’ll need the right camping pajamas for your kids. Here’s what you need to know to find the best camping PJs for your little ones as well as my top picks.
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