The festive season is here, and it’s not too early to go camping with toddlers. Nature has a complete sense of experience. It makes a family camp a better way to start children to set the outside world joy. A camping trip will provide children with many things to captivate them.
Please don’t limit your children from camping trips because of their age. Such trips awaken their senses and open their eyes to the natural world around them.
The advantage of camping is that you are in the wildernesses with enough space for children. You need to have some basics on how to make the camping experience meaningful to the kids.
Practice home camping
Are your kids’ outdoor newbies? Make a tent inside your home or in the backyard and introduce them to it. You have to hang out and sleep with them in the tent to be comfortable in this new sleeping environment. Make a family outing to a nearby recreational center or park and see how kids will react.
Let children help in packing
Delegate the responsibility of packing to the kids. They should pack their gear but make sure you double-check to ensure they have the right gear for the trip. Each child should have a unique camping bag to pack their belongings. It’s the best way to instill responsibility in children.
Pack the favorite food
Allow kids to be part of the menu planning to get the best food for the camp. The children should enjoy the trip, so ask them what food they need and the treats they will wish to have for the trip. You should pack the food they know and love. Have snacks to be readily available at the campsite and during the trip time.
Choose the right campsite
The campsite should have amenities that suit an entire family. Such amenities include swimming areas, river streams, picnic tables, hot showers, and ballfields.
If it’s your ever first camp, then locate a place near your home that has buckets of amenities for your crew. You can seek referrals from friends to recommend the best places to go with the whole family.
Research and plan your activities
It’s easy for children to get bored. You need to have plenty of activities to keep kids entertained. When kids say they get bored, you need an alternative task to bring them back into action. It’s the same reason you need a campsite with plenty of amenities.
Dress your children well
Check the weather pattern and dress children accordingly. Have rain jackets for emergency reasons. Temperatures can drop at night, even if you are in a hot season. Dress kids well in layers to suit the outdoor activities. The clothes should be easy for children to put on or remove as they enjoy their camp life.
Infants and babies can’t move around like their older siblings. It’s thus essential to dress them with an extra layer than the other kids to keep them warm throughout.
Pack favorite toys
Pack at least two toys and games that children love. The toys should be minimal to give room for unstructured outdoor play. Children will always find useful things for playing and exploring the environment.
The toy you carry should complement their outside play, like a ball, kite, or binoculars.
Safety first
Once you arrive at the site, set rules and regulations to govern the entire crew. Your children should know their barriers on what to talk about and where to reach in their play. Let them know if they are free to visit other people’s camps.
Conclusion
Family camping is the best experience and opportunity to make the family bond to be stronger. Prepare well and enjoy this festive season.
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