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So you’ve made it to your end-destination and you think it’s time to relax. If you are changing time zone by more than a few hours, I would say that the next few days are the most challenging.
A few tips that help kids transition to sleep in a new location:
Stick to the same bedtime routine and sleep triggers - ALWAYS bring a familiar toy/lovey.
Keep the type of beds similar to the ones at home if possible.
Stay with your little ones (or stay close) the first 1-2 days. They might be terrified of their new surroundings.
My best tried and tested tips on how to get baby and toddlers to sleep on a plane. Flying alone with children overseas is a daunting task, but absolutely doable when you come prepared.
Are you skeptical about getting into the wilderness with your kids? Or do you want to, but not sure how to deal with all the obvious discomforts of camping with or without children? I’m here to help you solve it all. Read on for the not-so-great sides of camping that I think most parents can relate to and how to fix it and make it an enjoyable trip.
Read on for our favorite and fairly healthy camping meals and snacks for the family as well as a meal plan sample for a weekend away.
Our favorite snacks for both baby and toddler for on the go and camping:
Protein
Edamame beans (precooked from home)
Peas (frozen bag)
Yogurt …
If you’re flirting with the idea of taking your family camping this season, but not quite sure yet, let me give you the final notch and explain to you why it would be soooo good for all of you to go. It doesn’t matter how you do it, if you have experience or where you go. What matters is that you are setting your relationship and your children up for success. And who doesn’t want that?
Tips for the breastfeeding mom on pumping on the go and traveling without baby for the first time.
Teach your toddler to sleep well in a tent while family camping. I share my tips for sleep training a toddler when camping and how we transitioned her to a mat from a pack’n’play in just 3 days.
3 tips on how to pack light with excellent compact camping sleep gear for baby and toddler
Need inspiration for the perfect gift for your outdoor or camping loving dad or your partner? Check out my list of 10 things that are sure to improve his outdoor adventures.
Do you get confused about where to go camping or how to find the relevant information? Do you want to learn how to scout your next dispersed camping spot? Or do you simply need inspiration for your next hike? Check out my top 5 resources that will take you to the next level when planning your next adventure. I include a brief description of what these tools do as well as how to use them.
Need help finding a last-minute gift for your outdoor-loving better half? Check out this list of personal favorite (last minute) gift ideas (and activities) that I think would be appreciated in the average outdoorsy household.
Outdoorsy active women and moms will love any of these gift ideas for their camping or hiking trip. I highly recommend each one (no affiliation), so take a peak below to find out why.
See Overland Mama’s 6 awesome recycle hacks for camping with kids. You can reuse many things in your home for camping and road trips.
Overland Mama shares her 13 favorite camping/overlanding gear for baby and toddler. Great for families who bring baby and toddler on adventures outside.
Overland Mama shares her 5 favorite camping gear and outfits for camping with baby and toddler.
Get our family friendly itinerary for a spectacular dispersed camping trip from Cabezon Peak to Mt. Taylor in the Cibola National Forest, NM. This trip offers amazing views and free dispersed camping as well as great hiking trails.
What were you doing back in May 2015? Yup, I had no clue either until my husband recently reminded me of our very first US and NM camping trip with a series of pictures. And it made me realize how basic our setup was - and how little we needed to have a great time. If you worry about not having the right or enough gear to go camping, then, my friend, you want to read this.
Our first camping trip of the season went South to White Sands National Monument and the Lincoln National Forrest for mild temperatures, pistachios and spectacular New Mexico scenery. It's the perfect destination for an early or late season camping trip and for a bit of (doable) off-roading. It is also the perfect destination for practicing dispersed camping.
9 valuable lessons learnt about snow camping with kids. Join me for our tree hunt adventure which involved snowshoeing, snaps drinking, iglo making, and a lot of shoveling. We brought our 8 month old and 2 year old and they had a blast.
Discover yellow aspens, hot springs, draft beer, deer, and beautiful scenery on this one day or weekend road trip, perfect for the family.
After much debate and flirtation with instant tents and roof top tents, a used Oztent big enough for the 5 of us showed up on the Expedition Portal. An offer too good to refuse. So we set off for Pueblo, CO, to meet with seller. From there we backtracked towards the Medano Pass on the way to Great Sand Dunes National Park.
It was a bit unnerving leaving behind our well loved Springbar tent, assuming the Oztent would work out just fine. It at least looked pretty neat on the roof top (which is really all that matters if you ask my husband).
HI, I’M SUSANNE
I’m a Danish expat wife to M. Mama x2 (3) to E and O and Biscuit. Overlander. Camper. And overseas traveler.
Having kids is only the beginning of your adventures. I want to inspire you, mama, to continue or embark on your camping, overlanding and traveling adventures with your kids.
I promise you that you don’t have to be an expert at camping or overly brave to get outside and explore - you just have to plan a little and remember lots of wipes, diapers and snacks!
Let me show the way by simplifying and exemplifying what we do when we go on adventures into the wilderness as a family. I want to make YOU your family’s adventure expert.
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Being pregnant doesn’t have to stop you from camping. Here are my best tips (from 3 pregnancies!) for what to pack and what to do to feel comfortable, safe and sleep well.