he little beings who most enjoy travel and vacations are children. These types of activity recreates them and drain all their energies accumulated over a year; even more if it comes to being outdoors and in contact with nature. However, when you go “camping” with the smallest of the house, it is important to take into account certain considerations so that your stay will become the best enjoyment of the family, and a great adventure for children.
When camping it is important to turn the planning based on the age of your children, to provide for any situation that may arise; the smaller they are, the better you should be prepared to camp. Furthermore, it should be well- arrange before departure, this will guarantee the success of your outdoor stay.
Choose a safe area for “camping“, which has services and facilities that provide comfortable spaces for children to enjoy recreational activities and children’s entertainment. If possible, position your camp near a public emergency area, in case your children may need it.
The choice of the tent is very important; it must be created with the best quality materials, with a good protective plastic underneath to isolate moisture that will protect your family for all weather conditions. Remember that this will be your temporary home. It should be broad so that parents and children can sleep together, and provide security to the children at night if possible fears arise.
Moreover, you should take a “First Aid kit” with all medications that your children and the whole family might need. Mattresses or cots must be adapted to the age of the children and it should have mosquito nets. Do not forget to bring flashlights or “camping” lamps, chairs, cooler, gas, enough water; and the necessary food for a satisfactory camping.
Suitable toys for outdoor games are balls, shovels and all plastic manageable for children; repellents to ward off mosquitoes are basic need to remove children from insect bites and other animals. Clothing and footwear must be comfortable, depending on the area where they are; blankets and coats should not be missed, as well as sunscreen protection. Avoid exposing the child directly into the sun, especially if the baby is under the six months.
When installed in the camp, parents and people accompanying children should take some precautions to avoid any accident. Children should be kept under surveillance; if teenagers are able to follow instructions, it is important to talk with them to establish clear rules and boundaries so as to preserve them from possible dangers.
Go “camping” is a unique experience for your children, make your stay be the most rewarding adventure of their lives, and let your children receive the stimuli of nature.
Safety precautions are primordial when camping with children to avoid awful situations.