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I'd echo janespa - I had my first baby in November and although we appreciated that life would change I don't think we were really prepared for what having a newborn is actually like! My daughter is now 9 weeks old and a bit more settled and we ourselves are starting to get used to things - but I don't think we could have even contemplated going camping in the very early days. Some days I struggled to even have a shower and get dressed. It depends on you and the baby of course.

We are planning our first trip for the end of May BH, when she'sll be 6+ months old - it will need lots of organisation. I'd see how you go once your baby is born and how you feel then.

All the best with your new arrival!

We are expecting a baby in April too, so I will challenge you to a race to see which of us gets camping the quickest. My other half is telling me that she will not take a baby camping this year, so I am going to take our 4 year old away myself and once she takes a look at our new tent all set up etc I think that she will change her mind.

Parking your car off site is a good idea incase of non stop night time crying, could go for a ride out if it get thats bad. Otherwise I don't see taking a baby camping is much of an issue really, infact I would say the younger the better, they will just sleep and enjoy the fresh air which is probably better than being shut up indoors at home.

Good luck.

Quote: Originally posted by Boston600 on 25/1/2012

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We are expecting a baby in April too, so I will challenge you to a race to see which of us gets camping the quickest. My other half is telling me that she will not take a baby camping this year, so I am going to take our 4 year old away myself and once she takes a look at our new tent all set up etc I think that she will change her mind.

Parking your car off site is a good idea incase of non stop night time crying, could go for a ride out if it get thats bad. Otherwise I don't see taking a baby camping is much of an issue really, infact I would say the younger the better, they will just sleep and enjoy the fresh air which is probably better than being shut up indoors at home.

Good luck.

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i find this post interesting as we love camping and we always go as a big family together its the highlight of our year and we try to get away as often as we can but this year my daughter is due to have her baby [which we are absolutley thrilled about] she is planning to come away in the tent with us in june 3 weeks before she is due so thats a bit scarey then coming again in september with the baby we camp without ehu and i have been a little worried as to how we will manage, there is plenty of us to help look after the little one, but i the more advice and ideas the better. so we are enjoying reading all your views and ideas please keep them coming.

Quote: Originally posted by Boston600 on 25/1/2012

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We are expecting a baby in April too, so I will challenge you to a race to see which of us gets camping the quickest. My other half is telling me that she will not take a baby camping this year, so I am going to take our 4 year old away myself and once she takes a look at our new tent all set up etc I think that she will change her mind.

Parking your car off site is a good idea incase of non stop night time crying, could go for a ride out if it get thats bad. Otherwise I don't see taking a baby camping is much of an issue really, infact I would say the younger the better, they will just sleep and enjoy the fresh air which is probably better than being shut up indoors at home.

Good luck.

 

 

 

I havent forgot about the challenge! Im booked in for camping next month :-) have you been yet?

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