Can I go camping with a baby?

 

Yes, of course you can go camping with a baby and  as soon as you feel ready. Babies don’t even need tons of equipment. They need to be clothed according to temperature, have clean bottles and somewhere safe to sleep.

Baby camping essentials:

Under Cover

A good tent is really important, especially one which you can put up and down with ease. When you have a baby or young children to keep a close eye on, don’t faff with poles. Make camping a smooth and enjoyable experience with an inflatable tent that goes up in minutes.

Camping specialists Vango, launched a series of inflatable tents earlier in the year, aiming to make camping easier and less stressful.

Using their new AirBeam technology, they have created a line of pole-free tents, replacing them with quick to inflate beams of air instead.

Vango believe the new tents offer a ‘fantastic family camping solution’ saying the AirBeam tents can be pitched in less than five minutes with even the children able to inflate the tent. The beams are inflated at low pressure making sure the tent doesn’t flop down at night.

The range of AirBeams includes tents suitable for 4,6 or 8 people.

Our review: http://chopsybaby.com/magazine/?p=14031

Keeping Clean
Forget microwaves and electricity. Find a large container before you go and measure out the amount of water needed for your Milton Sterilising Fluid and make a mark. All you need to do when you get to the camp site is to fill to fill with cold water and add Milton. This is all you need to sterilise washed bottles and it only takes 15 minutes.

£1.75
Available at supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide

Time for Bed
The Samsonite Pop-Up Cot Deluxe, is fantastic for babies whilst travelling. It folds down flat and pops up to 100x60x72 CM – suitable from around 6 months – 18 months.

It is super easy to assemble – though make sure everyone stands clear – and easy to fold back down if you follow the instructions carefully. A camping essential for babies.

Available from Boots
£51.05

http://www.boots.com/en/Samsonite-Pop-Up-Bubble-Travel-Cot-Cafe-Creme_13852/?CAWELAID=334483973&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engines-_-Google%20Base-_—_-Samsonite%20PopUp%20Bubble%20Travel%20Cot%20Cafe%20Creme

Getting About
LittleLife Ultralight Convertible Child Carrier is brilliant for camping, getting to the beach and just day-to-day use.  Suitable for children aged from six months to three years – maximum weight load 15 kg.
£60

Simply Hike
http://www.simplyhike.co.uk/products/LittleLife/UltralightConvertibleChildCarrier.aspx 

 

Comfort on the beach
Perfect for babies and children on beaches and in swimming pools, mini club swimwear garments are made with an in-built 40+UPF – ultraviolet protection factor. The suits can be worn all day on the beach and hand washed at night. Cuts down on the washing. The swimwear collection is available for children aged from birth to six years of age.

Pink two-piece suit £13
Available from larger Boots stores nationwide
www.boots.com