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Our grandchild is 7 months old and very active! Would you take him camping and if you would what would you reccommend for him to do? We took him away when he was about 4 months but he was not really into much then and slept most of the time We are thinking of the New Forest as his mum loves that part of the world but is it ok/have you tried to push a buggy through the forest? Been there years ago but not with a baby!! We have all the kit for a safe baby holiday, travel cot,warm bedding etc but no idea of what baby will think of the great outdoors!! May sound stupid, but any advice,comments greatly appreciated.

Consider a back carrier or sling instead of a buggy - makes life a whole lot easier!

Quote: Originally posted by dmsplat on 25/7/2008

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Consider a back carrier or sling instead of a buggy - makes life a whole lot easier!

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I was going to say the same. I was thinking about the ones that sit on your front but i am not sure if a 7 month old is too big (and its only 3.5 years since my youngest was 7 months)

Quote: Originally posted by tentcity on 25/7/2008

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Thanks for the back carrier idea Never thought of that Think I'll check them out

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Me again - We use slings with our kids until they're about 12 months. 

We use a back carrier - a macpac vamoose - very pricey (the most expensive piece of baby kit we have ever bought) but it has been worth it for us - our 3yr old goes in it quite often and loves it the rest of the time our.  You can get cheaper ones, too, but they won't be as comfy.

Soft slings are great - they take some getting used to for baby and baby-wearer (!) but they really increase your freedom to wander where you want to go.

My wife is a self confessed sling evangelist and I have cought the bug. (just don't get me started on cloth nappies! - but we use disposables when camping)

Hi

I have used both soft slings and a back carrier with my two and must admit that for walking anything over a mile I do prefer the back carrier for my youngest, though he is 2 now so the soft sling is coming to the end of its life!!

We use the Little Life back pack and have always found it quite comfy to carry.