If you are thinking of taking your infant camping, here is the checklist i have come up with.
- First things first!! A close to home campsite (meaning less than a few hours away just in case). We are heading to Golden Gate Canyon State Park. A one hour drive from our house, but still in the wilderness.
- As always when traveling ANYWHERE with an infant, pack more than you think you'll need. more clothes, more food, more diapers, more wipes.
- Clothes - Don't pack many bulking items. Pack in layers for each day. (onesie, pants, shorts, socks, long sleeve shirt, medium weight jacket)
- Baby Food
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Bibs
- Spoons
- Ointments
- Booster/High Chair
- Stroller (they can sit in it around the campfire even if you don't use it)
- Toys and Books
- Blankets
- Crib or Play Pen (to keep them contained during the day)
- Wash Tub (shampoo, lotion, etc)
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Plastic tablecloth (sounds strange, but it is great to lay on the ground for play time)
- Bottles and Formula if you use them
- Infant Carrying Pack
- Swing (to hang on a tree)
- Close toed pajamas (keep the critters out :)
- Sippy Cup
- Grooming essentials (nail clippers, nose bulb, etc.)
- Swim Suit
- Infant Tylenol (just in case that tooth decides to come in)
