The first time you camp with a toddler make it a practice run. Remember, most of camping, but especially sleeping outside in a tent, under the stars, away from the familiar, is a new and, for some, scary. Pick a place close to home, such as a nearby campground or, perhaps, your backyard. And be prepared to pack-it-up if the experience is too overwhelming. .<\/p>\n
One thing that can be difficult for a toddler or youngsters to deal with when camping is sleeping in adult-size sleeping bag and another is disruption of bedtime routine.<\/p>\n
For the adult-size sleeping bag use a rope or heavy-duty rubberband to shortening an adult\u2019s sleeping bag to fit the child.\u00a0 Another solution is to\u00a0 make a bedroll for the child using a sheet and blanket folded in thirds with the bottom folded up to their size. \u00a0And placing the child between adults (or older children) to sleep should help the toddler feel more secure.<\/p>\n
An important, bedtime tool in a parent\u2019s toolbox is to stick with the established bedtime routine. If cuddling while reading a book, saying prayers together, or snuggling with a favorite blanket is part of the routine, not doing it when camping can make children worry about this new, unfamiliar environment.<\/p>\n
One of the first lessons I learned camping with young ones was a good night’s sleep, for both adults and children, makes the next day so much better.\u00a0 \u00a0Camping with a child of any age may not be as easy as camping by yourself but it is so totally worth the effort. Trust me on this one.<\/p>\n
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