Parent-child camping: get ready for the first family outing

In fact, any activity has its own dangers, and both Zoe's mom and Pie's mom think that as long as you choose your campsite carefully and keep an eye on your kids, camping can be a great family activity! Moreover, Watermelon Mamas feel that life is an adventure, and that children should learn from everyday life in order to protect themselves effectively. And, as the Lemon Dad reminds us, when you go camping, it's not as dangerous as you might think if you're a mom or dad.

Q3: Is it okay to camp with a baby that's only a few months old?

Camping seems to be an outdoor activity that is only suitable for children over 5 or 6 years old, but is it not recommended for children too young to go out camping, especially for babies under 1 year old who are still drinking and can't move around on their own? How old are children when they can go camping together?

I don't want to deprive my eldest child of the right to go camping because of my second child The children of my father's family have been going camping since they were a few months old, and no matter if they set up a tent or cook something, they always carry their babies on their backs or in front of their chests, even though it's hard for the parents, it's worthwhile to work hard for them because their babies have been growing up in the natural forest since they were young. Also, it won't deprive the big baby of the right to go out camping if he wants to because the second baby can't go out.

Keeping an eye on climate change is not a big deal
The main reason why we think kids are too young for camping is because we worry about the climate change that kids can't adapt to. Zoe's mom points out that Huanhuan started going camping when she was 4 months old, and as long as she keeps herself warm, it's no different from her usual outdoor life. Although Zoe's child was 2 years old before she took her child camping, some of her friends' children have been camping since they were 8 months old, and Zoe doesn't think it's a problem for them to be too young, as long as they pay attention to the principles of avoiding the heat in the summer and protecting themselves from the cold in the winter. The other thing is, if you're worried about the weather, you can pick a season where the temperature is comfortable before you take your baby camping.

If you're going camping with kids, the first thing you need to do is decide on a campground. What do you need to know about choosing a location? In addition to doing your homework and taking into account word-of-mouth and testimonials from previous campers, what are some of the things you should look for in a campground?

Point 1: Campsite safety

The safety of the campsite is of course the primary concern! The first thing you need to do is to choose a campsite that is managed by a professional, and to pay attention to the safety of the area around the campsite, such as the difference in height between the campsite and the campsite.

＊Sufficient safety Therapist Lin pointed out that many campgrounds are divided into upper and lower levels, so it is common to find fences with nets on the side slopes of the campgrounds to prevent children from approaching the side slopes and accidentally falling down; some campgrounds are equipped with sandpits, swimming pools, and eco-pools, and you can see that the campground owners have set up warning signs to remind children to pay attention to their safety. In addition, if there is sufficient nighttime light on the way from the tent to the bathroom, or if there is a handrail on the steps, these should be included in the consideration of the safety of parents, the safer the campsite, the higher the chances of attracting parents to bring their children back to the campsite.

*Grass activities are more secure If you look at the camping area, it can be divided into grass, gravel, and trestles, and the therapist, Lin Maohsun, pointed out that although the gravel has better drainage, and even if there is a sudden downpour of rain, it is not because of the stagnation of water that it flows into the tents, but the parents will usually choose the campsite that is mainly on the grass area, so as to avoid the children from falling down during the running or the activities. Alex's parents also think it's a good idea to have a big grassy area where the kids can move around.

point2, moderate distance One of the goals of camping is to keep kids away from the city and the 3C's, and to bring them closer together, so most parents will try to pick a campsite where they can get away from their home area and explore the outside of the city; however, considering the time it takes to set up a tent and take down the tents and pull out the campsite, it's not uncommon for a campsite to be too far away, and it can be very difficult to find a place where the kids can get away from the city and get away from the city. The therapist Lin Mao-hsun suggests a single trip of about 2 to 2.5 hours is more appropriate.

Zoe's dad, Zoe's mom, and Zoe's mom will choose a camp that is not too far away (about 1.5 hours), or else it will take half a day just to get to the camp from home, and they will be exhausted before they even start camping. Zoe's mom also pointed out that the location should not be too remote, like some camps on the mountains, where you have to walk on the road that the owner of the camp has dug out for himself in order to get to it, so if you have a bad car or bad car performance, you have to think about it. If the owner has poor skills, or the car is not performing well, then you have to think about it.

point3, bathroom facilities After all, it is important to take children out of the house and keep them clean and hygienic. Watermelon hemp will hope that the campground provides perfect bathroom equipment. If it is a modern bathroom, or even a bath tub, Zoe's mom will feel more points. Zoe would also like the campsite not to be too far away from the bathrooms and toilets for ease of use.

*Wet/dry seperation Most parents would prefer to have separate bathrooms and toilets, not only for cleanliness, but also for the convenience of the children when they have to go to the bathroom.

*Spaciousness Most parents will consider the size of the bathtub, after all, if the bathtub is too small for the child to bathe in, then the bathtub is not suitable for the child. Some campgrounds also provide small stools to help parents wash their children while they are sitting; some campgrounds also provide buckets and ladles to help control the temperature of the water beforehand by pouring the right temperature water into the bucket and scooping it up. It is also common for parents to use the RV bucket as a seat for their child, or to carry toiletries to prevent wetting, or to use it directly as a bucket...etc. These are great alternatives.

Point 4: Enough room for activities

Parent-child camping is not only about basic camping, but it is also about having children experience the outdoors, which is why we believe it is important for children to have a place to stay in camp. The watermelon is like a campsite with rich ecology, Alex's dad prefers a campsite with big grass, and Zoe's mom thinks that a campsite with playground facilities or a safe environment for water play in the summer can be a big plus point.

After mom and dad decide on a camping location, it's time to decide on the number of days to camp, which is closely related to the location of the campground. How many days and nights of camping are appropriate for your child?

The first two days and one night As long as you have all the supplies, the right ingredients, and the convenience of shopping, you can go camping for a few days. However, for parents who are just starting to try camping, Joy's mom and dad suggest starting with a two-day, one-night camping trip. If it's a two-day, one-night trip, Alex's dad thinks it's better to take a 4-hour round-trip, so you don't have to spend too much time in traffic.

Three days and two nights LeEdge, Watermelon, Biscuit, and Zoe are all used to scheduling three-day, two-night trips, and therapist Maohuen Lin suggests three-day, two-night trips as a good idea. Because two days and one night minus the time for setting up tents and campsites, it is not easy to achieve a relaxing effect. The first day after driving to the campground may be after noon, and then after setting up the tent and positioning the equipment, you have to immediately prepare meals, enjoy dinner, and then busy helping the children to take a bath and put them to bed; because the next day you have to return home, after waking up in the morning and eating breakfast, then you have to start organizing the tent, which seems to be a bit rushed, and also tests the physical load of the parents or the children. On the contrary, if the three-day trip, the next day will have time to leisurely do some activities around the camp. In addition, the dad reminds, if the trip is more than three days, it may be too tired again.

For parents who like to camp, as long as the equipment can get on the car, no matter what the season is able to camping to go, but as a mom watermelon hemp pointed out that taking the child out will consider the climate factor. Lin Maohsun therapist also pointed out that, compared to other countries, although Taiwan has four seasons, but with small children outdoor camping, always worried about the mountain climate change, the child's ability to adapt to the poor, too cold and too hot extreme weather, for the child is a kind of challenge, not careful may be heatstroke or catching cold.

Spring, summer, fall, and winter all have their own beauty, and I think if you do a good job of avoiding the heat and fighting the cold, you'll be able to appreciate the beauty of it. What do you need to know about camping in different seasons? And what are the best seasons to go camping with your kids?

Spring - the peak season for camping Spring (March, April, and May) is usually the most popular time for camping as the weather is cool and pleasant, and both watermelon and biscuit moms believe that both the flat land and the mountains are very suitable for camping.

Summer The summer months (June, July, August) are hot and full of mosquitoes, so if you're camping in the summer, you'll need to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes," said Jimmy. Joy's mom, Luck's dad, and Wenzou's dad all suggest going to a high altitude (1,000 meters) to escape the summer heat (isn't it nice to sleep at only 10 degrees or so at night?). The best way to get away from the heat is to go to a higher altitude (1000 meters). Joyful Mom, Alex and Watermelon Ma will look for campsites close to small streams for their children to play in the water and cool off in the summer. In addition, Mommy Zoe mentioned to avoid going camping during the typhoon season in August to avoid danger.