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 often think back to those massive buggies that women used to push their kids around. It must have made it difficult for parents to go anywhere! Now, there are strollers like the Thule Urban Glide 2.0 which have suspension systems and air-filled wheels which make it possible to plow through sand, snow, grass, gravel, […]
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When you’ve got a baby, it can be really difficult to get outdoors – especially when you can’t find the right gear for your baby. So, I’m thrilled that manufacturers are finally making outdoor gear for babies. This includes the BabyDeeDee sleeping bag for babies.
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A portable baby bed isn’t something you absolutely need to go camping. However, a baby bed does make some aspects of camping with a baby easier. Here are some of the best baby beds for camping, as picked by outdoor parents.
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Just a few years ago, it wasn’t possible to find camping gear like sleeping bags for toddlers. Parents who wanted to take their kids camping would have to use too-big sleeping bags or co-sleep with their kids (which I don’t recommend!).
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Camping with a toddler can be incredibly challenging. You’ve got to deal with tantrums, safety issues, chasing after your toddler who never sits still… But, then again, these things are part of everyday life with toddlers. So, don’t be intimidated about the idea of taking your toddler camping! Here’s what you need to know to
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My family is about to go campground camping with friends who have never gone camping before. They asked me to make a family camping checklist for them. So, I figured I’d share the checklist with you all too. 🙂
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