Hiking with a child. What do you need to know?

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

With the onset of the holidays, we begin to think about how to spend our free time. Some parents plan a trip to the seaside or to a country house, out of town, and only a few decide to go camping with a child.

For some reason, it is believed that such a vacation will bring a lot of trouble, although in fact, if everything is planned correctly, you can get the most out of it. And your future traveler will have a great opportunity to get to know wildlife.

We need to grow up a little more

If the baby is a baby or under the age of two, then some difficulties may arise, so organizing such a trip with children to nature should be more thoughtful. First thing on the list should be food.

If the baby is breastfed, this is very good, otherwise you will have to take milk formulas, instant cereals, fruit and meat purees in jars. Do not forget about the bottles that need to be washed and sterilized.

Next, it is worth considering how the child will overcome the path: perhaps it will be either a kangaroo, or a sling, or an ergonomic backpack. Definitely worth taking a couplefavorite toys and rattles, you also need to think about leisure options if the weather is bad. Of course, it is very good to go camping with a child with several families, it will be easier for adults and more fun for kids.

And yet, before you go on a trip with a baby, you should know that such a vacation will bring a lot of trouble to parents, because you will have to pay a lot of attention to the child, and often it will not be at all up to the beauty of the surrounding nature!

Young tourists

From the age of two, you can begin to teach your baby to travel. To begin with, such a trip with a child to nature should not exceed two to three days. It is worth considering that the little fidget will not travel for a long time in transport or on his father's shoulders, so you will have to take breaks more often, giving him the opportunity to relax, run, jump.

The curiosity of a young tourist at this age will force mom and dad to watch him very carefully to exclude the possibility of unplanned events, including the risk of climbing into a fire, running away into the forest, going into the water.

You can start hiking with your child from the age of three. But do not forget that at this age, children get tired quickly. Therefore, you need to alternate half an hour of travel and the same amount of rest in order to have a snack, play games, pick berries and mushrooms, and admire the beauty of the forest.

Starting from the age of five, children's behavior in the campaign becomes more conscious, they take responsibility for what is happening. Young tourists can take part in placing tents and other equipment, help collect firewood forcampfire, along with adults on duty around the camp.

It is worth noting that from this age, a hike with children will be a joy for everyone.

Collecting the first aid kit correctly

So, we have considered the features of different ages. Now it is worth paying attention to collecting the necessary things. Of course, it is impossible to predict everything, but let's try to highlight the most necessary.

First of all, we prepare the birth certificate of the child and do not forget about the compulsory medical insurance policy (I wish it would not come in handy after all, but it’s worth taking just in case).

With special responsibility it is worth approaching the collection of medicines. We must remember that there are no pharmacies on the trip, so we think over everything carefully at home. First of all, we put the medicines that are necessary if the child has any chronic diseases.

Do not forget about antipyretics, antiseptics (brilliant green or iodine are better in vials). Sunscreen will not be superfluous either. We also do not exclude the option of intestinal upset and pain in the tummy. We choose a medicine suitable for the age of your child. For example, the following drugs are suitable: Regidron, Smecta, Nifuroxazide. We take adhesive plasters, cotton wool and bandages (wounds, scratches in nature cannot be avoided).

You can't do a summer hike without insect protection. Be sure to take baby creams, spray, a special ointment or gel that reduces itching when bitten by various insects, mosquitoes. If you forgot to take such a tool, then you can prepare a solution of soda yourself.with water and lubricate irritated places on the body.

Choosing your outdoor wardrobe

The weather is unpredictable. When choosing hiking clothes for a child, do not forget that it is better to give preference to natural fabrics. It is also worth knowing that several layers of thin clothing will be a better thermal insulator than one of dense fabric.

T-shirt will be a very suitable base for the wardrobe, because in hot or cool weather it will absorb moisture very well, while leaving the child's skin dry. Pants should be made of waterproof fabric, preferably with pockets in which the child can store his finds.

It will not be superfluous and a jacket that you can wear when it gets colder. Do not forget underwear and socks - ordinary and warm. It is better to take worn-out shoes, because during the hike they will not press, they will not rub the legs, and rubber boots will not become superfluous on the journey. It is also necessary to take a light jacket with a deep hood, it will not allow dew and precipitation to wet the baby.

Be sure to put a headdress for the child. It can be a large-brimmed panama hat that will protect the baby's neck and ears from the scorching sun, or a baseball with a visor.

It is worth recalling that it can be cold in the evenings in nature, so be sure to take warm clothes.

Of course, it's better to take several sets (if you can) so that when the baby gets dirty, he can be changed.

Picking up the backpack

Ifthe age of your baby allows him to carry his own tourist backpack, then you should not deprive him of the opportunity to feel like a real traveler. These items should be purchased from specialized stores where knowledgeable salespeople will help you make the right choice.

Children up to four years old are best given a small children's backpack in which to put a couple of toys and an apple or banana for a small snack at a h alt. For seniors, the weight should not exceed half the age.

Household issues

Of course, it is better to take water for drinking and cooking from home, you should not risk the he alth of the baby and your own.

When hiking with a child, it is also worth taking wet wipes, diapers (if he needs them), wet toilet paper. For babies, you need to put a potty, and for older children - a seat made of film.

It is worth taking seriously the choice of a sleeping set for a child. It must fully correspond to the season, be made of natural materials. It is also worth paying attention to the presence of a hood in it.

Leisure

You have reached your destination, the tents are set up, the fire is burning and dinner is ready… Now you can take a walk with your child through the forest. Admire the beauty of green trees and pines, listen to the birds singing, collect cones.

You can read books or just be with your child without being distracted by everyday problems.

Happy hike

Finally, I would like to say that the organization of trips with children -This is a very big responsibility on the part of parents. Think over everything in advance to the smallest detail, and your vacation will become unforgettable and bring a lot of emotions to all family members.