Camping With Toddlers

My husband and I decided that this year was the best time to start camping with our two toddlers (23 and 36 month year old). We were both apprehensive at first, but so far it has turned out to be a blast!

If you plan on hiking at your first toddlers camping experience, it might be best to give your toddler to Grammy or invite her along to babysit at the campsite. However, camping with toddlers at a State Park can make many good memories that will last a lifetime!

Things To Think About Before Taking Your Toddler Camping

1. Is The Camping Area Safe For My Toddler To Play In? Some campsites are in rocky forest areas while other are not. Some are right on the waterfront, while others are not. For instance, Little Pine State Park in Pennsylvania wouldn't be my husband and I's first choice with camping with toddlers. The State Park is located Tiadaghton State Forest in the Appalachian Mountain Area. The camping area is very steep and rocky. It is a great place to go hiking, but not a safe place camping with toddlers.
2. Will My Toddler Be Able To Handle Sleeping In A Tent Or Camper? Before we took our toddlers camping we exposed them to a tent and a sleeping bag experience at home.
3. Do I Have Enough Toys To Entertain Them While I Set Up Camp? I think this was the most difficult part of the whole camping experience. Having a great supply of entertaining toys will be most helpful when camping with toddlers.

• Camping Chair
• Swimming Suit, Swimmers, & Sunscreen
• Water Shoes
• Beach Towel
• Sand Buckets and Shovels
• Tricycle/Bicycle
• Snacks: Raisins, Cherios, fishies, cheese sticks, etc.
• Children's First Aid Kit - You can find these at Amazon!
• Chalk
• Doodle Pad
• Juiceboxes/sippy cup
• Favorite Board Books
• Favorite Stuffed Animal
• Favorite Play Toys
• Squirt guns (if older siblings)