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Q. My husband and I plan to go on vaccation in two weeks. Part of our trip will be camping in Estes Park, CO for 3 days and 2 nights. My question is . . . what do I need to bring and how do I prepare for the baby camping out? We are already going, so not going is not an option.
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My baby is 8 months but was born 3 months early so he only about 5 months size and developmentally.
We go camping every weeken and hae since the last weekend in April. Trystan loves being outside. Babies seem to sleep better when they have had some fresh air.
If you are tent camoing take along a play pen to get him off the ground. You can buy small portable heaters for under 20 dollars that run on electricity or propain. I would suggest getting an electric sight even if your tent camping so you can bring a small lamp. I have found it hard to take care of a baby in the middle of the night when it is pitch dark and have not been able to find a latern that is bright enough.
Make sure you have plenty of formula diapers and if needed baby food. If you formula feed bring bottled water the water at most camp sights need to be filtered. Bring both short outfit as well as long sleeve outfits. Sometimes it can get chilly at night.
They make "bug spray" that come in wipe form. Looks like a baby wipe. This way there is no possible way to accidently spray bug spray in babys eyes. Or Walmart has bug buttons. These are round buttons that you pin to clothes that have cittranella in them. They don't work as well but they don't wear off or come off if baby sweats.
Depending on what age bring small toys to entertain. But mine is happy watching the leaves shake on trees.
Have a great time.
My baby is 8 months but was born 3 months early so he only about 5 months size and developmentally.
We go camping every weeken and hae since the last weekend in April. Trystan loves being outside. Babies seem to sleep better when they have had some fresh air.
If you are tent camoing take along a play pen to get him off the ground. You can buy small portable heaters for under 20 dollars that run on electricity or propain. I would suggest getting an electric sight even if your tent camping so you can bring a small lamp. I have found it hard to take care of a baby in the middle of the night when it is pitch dark and have not been able to find a latern that is bright enough.
Make sure you have plenty of formula diapers and if needed baby food. If you formula feed bring bottled water the water at most camp sights need to be filtered. Bring both short outfit as well as long sleeve outfits. Sometimes it can get chilly at night.
They make "bug spray" that come in wipe form. Looks like a baby wipe. This way there is no possible way to accidently spray bug spray in babys eyes. Or Walmart has bug buttons. These are round buttons that you pin to clothes that have cittranella in them. They don't work as well but they don't wear off or come off if baby sweats.
Depending on what age bring small toys to entertain. But mine is happy watching the leaves shake on trees.
Have a great time.
Where to road-trip from Dallas area?
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I live in the Dallas area and I am trying to think of where to road trip with my fiance.
We both love the outdoors and we love hiking, camping, etc. We enjoy natural scenery and breathtaking views.
Where could we go that is within a 10-15 hour drive? The states within our reach are New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Wyoming, South Dakota, etc.
I have been to Yellowstone before, and Estes Park, CO, and Mount Rushmore, etc. Any other places that would be good?
What about the Garden of the Gods? Or even though it is a little further, the Grand Canyon? We would probably tent camp/cabin camp.
Thanks so much for your help!
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Road trip to Wyoming?
How about starting with some spectacular stuff a bit closer
Big Bend National Park, especially in spring and getting up in the Chisos
The half dozen public caves in Texas and the Hill Country west of Austin containing them - find a book on Texas Caves at the library
Carlsbad Cavern then points west for the New Mexico mountains and central valley lava fields and gypsum deserts. If you're really serious, go south to the highest point in Texas on the TX-NM border.
Palo Duro Canyon in the Panhandle south of Amarillo
At least try out the piney woods of East Texas.
And if you have not walked the barrier islands of the Padre Islands area, that is another place.
Road trip to Wyoming?
How about starting with some spectacular stuff a bit closer
Big Bend National Park, especially in spring and getting up in the Chisos
The half dozen public caves in Texas and the Hill Country west of Austin containing them - find a book on Texas Caves at the library
Carlsbad Cavern then points west for the New Mexico mountains and central valley lava fields and gypsum deserts. If you're really serious, go south to the highest point in Texas on the TX-NM border.
Palo Duro Canyon in the Panhandle south of Amarillo
At least try out the piney woods of East Texas.
And if you have not walked the barrier islands of the Padre Islands area, that is another place.
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