Bringing Baby (and kids) Camping
Yes, you CAN bring baby camping....Here's how! New parents have one job...to keep their little ones safe and happy. Safe from ouchies, burns, scrapes, fevers, itches, bug bites, and hurt feelings. With the right preparation, gear, and of course, some sleep, babies not only enjoy the wonders of the outdoors, they can thrive in an environment with natural colors, sights, sounds, smells, and textures. We adults refer to it as nature therapy. According to mind.org.uk , Nature Therapy, or " Ecotherapy, is a formal type of therapeutic treatment which involves doing outdoor activities in nature ". The main purpose being to improve mental health. Slowing down and separating ones' self from the daily grind or the 9-5 has shown to have therapeutic effects on mood and self-esteem. Checkout my blog on The Importance of Outdoor Education at an Early Age . An obstacle some encounter is that camping in general may be a new concept or experience. Rewind to infancy and we can consid...