Parent-child camping: prepare the first show of family size.

Parent-child camping: Get ready for the first beautiful weekend of the whole family. Do you and your children still stay at home all day? Presumably, you don't know the beauty of camping, so turn off the TV, put down the 3C products in your hand, plan your trip, choose the camp, and decide the number of camping days, and prepare to open the first exposure of the whole family. Let's "get lost"! What do you do on weekends? Let's go camping together

literally, camping means spending a night outdoors, which is different from "camping" in hotels or homestays. Camping areas usually only provide water, electricity and toilet baths, and you need to set up your own overnight place.

Lin Maoxun, a child functional therapist who has participated in parent-child camping for one year (about once or twice a month) in the Scout Rehabilitation Society of senior high school for six years, points out that in recent years, the popular camping trend is mostly "RV camping" with cars as the main vehicle, whether it is to modify the car's interior equipment (such as car bed and roof tent), add a mother-child camping car or put camping equipment.

judging from the mushrooming of newly developed camping areas in Taiwan Province and the hard-to-find phenomenon of a camping area, family-centered camping does have its charm, attracting one family after another to take part in weekend camping activities. Knowing camping and taking children camping is a lot of trouble, isn't it?

Dad has more or less camping experience than Mommy, and he also participated in school camping activities at least when he was a student. His impression of camping may be that he worked hard to set up a tent, and he had to collect firewood to make a fire to cook. Besides, it was inconvenient to wash his hands, and his whole body was dirty ... Besides, he thought that there were already a lot of things that adults needed to prepare for camping, so it would be even more troublesome to go camping with their children!

Q1, a lot of planning and preparation before departure, really troublesome? It's not easy to take the children out, and the things to prepare for staying outdoors for the night are of course more complicated, but in order to give the children a chance to get close to nature, Mommy Zoe and Mommy Cookie don't feel so troublesome, especially when Peter's father sees that the children have grown up because of camping, and the fatigue of preparing before going away has vanished. Moreover, watermelon and hemp found that when children get older and start to participate in planning and help prepare equipment, it will also make the family centripetal force more cohesive.

Wenzou Bababi, who loves parent-child camping, thinks that if he likes camping, he will not be afraid of trouble! Alex's dad agrees that it's no trouble as long as you plan ahead. Every camping trip is like a big move. If parents are really afraid of trouble, Jimmy's parents don't recommend taking their children camping. Happy mom said that children camping outside will find their own companions to play, but parents are much more relaxed. Le Grape Dad pointed out that taking children out to camp will hope that children can eat well, sleep well and have fun, so equipment should be complete, and preparing equipment is also one of the pleasures of camping.

Q2, is it safe to stay overnight for outdoor activities in the mountains? When it comes to camping, I feel like I'm going to spend the night in an unmanned remote mountain with hidden dangers. However, Peter Babby said that the camps are not like the camping days in the past. Most of the camps are self-divided into one area, and some even have access control, and most of them are safe. When we arrive at the camp, Wen Zou Zou's dad will patrol around first to observe the potentially dangerous location, then remind the children and ask them to avoid playing in that area. Alex's dad, on the other hand, will take care of the children with his camping friends. And Zoe's mother's child is still young, and she will take turns with her husband to pay attention to the fact that the child is not close to dangerous places.

Actually, engaging in any activity has its dangers. Happy Mom and Mommy Cookie both think that camping will be a great parent-child activity as long as you choose the campsite carefully and keep your eyes on your children! Moreover, watermelon feels that life is an adventure, and children can learn from daily life to effectively protect themselves. Le Grape Dad reminded that when going camping, it is not as dangerous as you think when parents use snacks more.

Q3, the baby is only a few months old, can we go camping together? Camping seems to be an outdoor activity suitable for children over five or six years old. Is it not recommended for children who are too young to go out camping, especially for babies who are still drinking and can't move by themselves under one year old? How old can the children go camping together?

I don't want to deprive Dabao of the right to camp because of the second treasure. My parents' children took them camping when they were a few months old. No matter how they set up tents or cook, they always carried their babies on their backs or chests. Although parents will have a hard time, their babies can grow up in the forest bath of nature from an early age, and it is worthwhile to work hard again. Moreover, Dabao will not be deprived of the right to go camping because Erbao can't go out.

Jimmy's father started camping when he was nine months older than his younger brother. Although it was a bit painful at first, he had to be held or sat in a cart by an adult before he could walk, and it was not suitable for him to sit on the ground by himself because he was in the oral period, otherwise everything he caught would be stuffed into his mouth. However, when children are tired of playing, they will sleep peacefully, and there is no other big problem.

After 6 months, it is more suitable to observe the experience of Lin Maoxun's therapist participating in family group camping, and it is more suitable to start camping after the baby is 6 months old; At this time, because the baby's day and night routine is relatively fixed, he can continue to sleep for a long time at night, and he will not wake up and cry in the middle of the night. For other family members and campers who are exposed together, the degree of interference can also be reduced. If the baby who sleeps at home day and night is unstable, facing the challenge of going out to spend the night in a strange place, it is more likely to be disturbed and difficult to fall asleep.

and from the resistance point of view, the 6-month-old baby is in the weaning period, facing the decline of immunity provided by the mother, and entering the stage of starting vaccination. If parents have plans to take their baby out with the dew, they may wish to consider taking the five-in-one vaccine and the third dose of hepatitis B as a reference time point. After all, camping areas are remote, and younger babies are more vulnerable to respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, so it is not easy to seek medical treatment temporarily. Therefore, if the baby has been vaccinated with Streptococcus pneumoniae or oral rotavirus vaccine, parents are more assured to take their children out with dew.

The baby can't leave yet, but it's easy to take care of it. In camping occasions, it's often seen that the baby who is still drinking milk comes camping with his parents. Peter's parents take the baby to enjoy camping with him when he is 4 months old. Peter's parents think that there is no age problem in taking the child camping, but it depends on their personal thoughts, that is, whether you or you are willing. Wenzouzou's dad feels that because he is young, he won't lie prone, but he doesn't have to worry about running to dangerous places. Mommy cookie also thinks that the baby who drinks milk is very suitable for camping, because the food is single and it is very simple to prepare.

if you pay attention to climate change, there will be no big problem. It is generally believed that the main reason why children are too young for camping is that they are worried about climate change and they cannot adapt. Happy mom pointed out that Huanhuan started to go camping when she was 4 months old. As long as she kept warm, it was no different from her usual outdoor life. Although Zoe's mommy's children didn't go camping until they were 2 years old, some friends' children went camping together in 8 months. Mommy Zoe doesn't think there will be any problems if she is too young, as long as she pays more attention to the principles of summer heat and winter cold. Mommy Cookie suggested that if you are worried about the climate, you can choose a season with comfortable temperature and then take your baby camping. Parent-child camping: prepare the first pre-departure planning location of the family size: how to choose the right camp?

if you want to camp with your children, you must first decide the camping site. What should I pay attention to about the location selection? Besides doing your homework in advance and referring to the word-of-mouth sharing and experience evaluation of camping predecessors, what other points should Dad pay attention to than Mommy?

point1, the safety of the camp is good, and the safety of taking children out is of course the primary consideration! Happy mom will choose a camp managed by a special person, which is more secure, and pay attention to the safety near the camping site, such as the height difference around the camp should not be too big. Dad Le Grape and Dad Jimmy also pointed out that you should not camp near the cliff or near the water's edge where there is a possibility that the stream will surge.

* therapist Lin Maoxun pointed out that many camping areas are divided into upper and lower floors, so fences with nets are often attached to the slopes of camping areas to prevent children from accidentally falling near the slopes; Some camps have bunkers, swimming pools and ecological pools, and you can also see the warning signs set up by the owners of the camps to remind children to pay attention to safety. Whether there is enough night lighting on the way from the tent to the bathroom, or whether the stairs are equipped with handrails, should be included in the parents' consideration of safety. The safer the camp, the higher the chance of attracting parents to take their children to visit again.

* Grassland activities are more secure. From the perspective of setting up a field in the camp, it can be divided into grassland, gravel ground and pallet. Lin Maoxun, a therapist, pointed out that although the gravel ground has good drainage, even if it suddenly rains heavily, it will not flow into the tent because of accumulated water, but usually parents will choose a camp dominated by grassland to prevent their children from falling and being injured when running or doing activities! Alex's dad also thinks it's better to have a big turf where children can move.

point2. Parent-child camping with moderate distance. One of the purposes is to keep children away from urban areas and 3C, and to close the parent-child relationship. Therefore, most parents will try their best to choose areas where they can leave their homes and explore other counties and cities. However, considering the time of setting up the tent and dismantling the tent, if the distance is too long, it will increase the burden of the fellow dew members. Lin Maoxun's therapist suggested that the single trip should be about 2 ~ 2.5 hours.

Wenzouzou Bababi, Watermelon Ma and Zoe Mommy will choose a camp that is not too far away (about 1.5 hours), otherwise it will take a long time to get from home to the camp, and they will be exhausted without starting camping. Zoe's mother also pointed out that the location should not be too evasive. For example, in some camps on high mountains, you must take the road dug by the owner of the camp to get there. If the owner's technology is not good or the performance of the car is not good, you must consider it.

point3, the bathroom equipment is perfect. After all, it is very important to take the children out and maintain daily cleanliness and hygiene. Watermelon Club hopes that the camp will provide complete bathroom facilities. If it's a modern bathroom or even a bathtub, Zoe's mommy will feel more divided. Moreover, Wen Zou Zou Bababi will also hope that the camp is not too far away from the bathroom and toilet, so that it is convenient to use.

* Dry-wet separation Most parents want the bathroom and toilet to be separated. Apart from cleanliness considerations, sometimes children may have internal emergencies, but when other friends use the bathroom, it will be inconvenient to use it.

* Spacious space. Then, most parents will consider the size of the bathroom. After all, they need a parent-child bath to help their children take a bath. If the bathroom space is too small, it will easily cause inconvenience in washing. Some camp bathrooms will also provide small stools intimately, so that dad can help the sitting children wash their hands more conveniently than mommy; Some camps will also provide buckets and buckets. Because the outdoor water pressure is not as good as that at home, the water temperature is unstable and easy to be cold and hot. Therefore, it is easier to control the temperature by pouring the water with appropriate temperature into the bucket in advance and scooping it with a water spoon. It is also common for some parents to skillfully use the camping equipment storage bucket "RV bucket" as a small seat for their children, or carry toiletries to prevent getting wet, or directly use it as a small bucket, etc., which are all good alternatives.

point4. There is enough hinterland for activities. In addition to basic cooking and cooking, parents want their children to experience outdoor activities. Therefore, Le Grape Dad thinks that it is also the key point to choose a hinterland for children to move in the camp. Watermelon hemp likes camps with rich ecology, while Alex's dad prefers camps with big turf. Mommy Zoe thinks that a camp with amusement facilities or a safe water environment in summer can be the main points of extra points. Parent-child camping: Get ready for the first day of family size: How many days is a camping trip suitable?

after parents decide the camping place, the number of camping days comes next, but the number of camping days is closely related to the location of the camp. In the end, is it more suitable to take the children camping for a few days and nights?

Beginners should try it for two days and one night. As long as the supplies are ready, the ingredients are well preserved or the shopping is convenient, Happy Mom thinks that camping is just a place to live, and a few days' trip is ok. However, for parents who have just started to try parent-child camping, Happy Mom and Wenzouzou Dad suggested starting with a two-day and one-night camping trip. For a two-day and one-night trip, Alex's dad thinks it's better to drive back and forth within 4 hours, so as not to spend too much time on traffic.

It takes three days and two nights to relax. Dad, Mummy Watermelon, Mommy Cookie and Mommy Zoe are used to arranging a three-day and two-night trip, and therapist Lin Maoxun also suggested that a three-day and two-night trip is especially good. Because two days and one night deduct the time for setting up tents and camps, it is not easy to really achieve the relaxation effect. After driving to the camp on the first day, it may be after noon. After setting up the tent and positioning the equipment, it is necessary to prepare meals and enjoy dinner, and then help the children to bathe and sleep. As I will go home the next day, it seems a bit hasty to get up in the morning and start tidying up the tent after breakfast, and it also tests the physical load of parents or children. On the contrary, if it is a three-day trip, you will have time to do some activities around the camp the next day. In addition, Wen Zou Zou Bababi reminded that if the trip exceeds three days, it may be too tired. Season: When does camping feel most comfortable?

For parents who like camping, they can go camping in any season as long as they are equipped to get on the bus, but as a mommy, Watermelon Ma points out that climate factors will be considered when taking their children out. Lin Maoxun, a therapist, also pointed out that compared with other countries, although Taiwan Province has four seasons like spring, when camping outdoors with young children, they are always worried about the great climate change in the mountains, the poor adaptability of children, and the extreme weather that is too cold and too hot is a challenge for children, and they may suffer from heatstroke or catch cold if they are not careful.

There are beautiful places in nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Happy Mom thinks that as long as we do a good job in summer and cold resistance, we can understand the mystery. What do you need to pay attention to when camping in different seasons? Which seasons are more suitable for camping with children?

Spring → the temperature is moderate. In the camping season, the climate in spring (March, April and May) is cool and pleasant, which is usually the most popular time in the camp. Watermelon hemp and cookie mommy think it is suitable for camping on the flat ground or on the mountain, but it is easy to rain because of strong convection. Although the temperature is suitable, we should pay attention to the rain problem.

in summer → run to the mountains to cool off the heat and avoid heat. In summer (June, July and August), the climate is hot and there are many mosquitoes. Watermelon hemp reminds that if camping in summer, you should do enough sun protection and mosquito prevention. Jimmy's dad thinks it will be too stuffy in the tent in summer, which is less suitable for children. Happy Mom, Letao Dad and Wenzouzou Dad all suggested that you can go to high altitude (1 meters) mountains to escape the heat (isn't it easy to sleep when it's only over 1 degrees in summer nights? ）。 Happy mom, Alex, Dad, Bobby and Watermelon will find a camp near a small stream to let their children