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18/1/2014 at 9:53am
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My youngest was about 6 months the first time we took him camping, we'd only been twice before then, but it was brilliant! He was breastfed so didnt have to worry about bottles and sterilising (but i would take Milton for that if you need it) he slept right next to us but if he woke in the night he just came in bed with us. We did all sorts of things to keep him quiet in the evenings that we would never do at home lol, i don't really think people mind a crying baby if they can see or hear you are trying to calm and settle them. Most campers have had children themselves and im sure none of them would say their babies never cried!
We didn't look for extra facilities at all, but in truth i think that depends on what type of parent you are. My friend wont leave home without the kitchen sink! So she wouldn't go somewhere without a dedicated bathroom, changing room, all singing all dancing facilities. We bath our kiddies in a big tub, bring them in the shower with us, or if its just a weekend and they arent that grubby then they holiday with just a quick wipe down wash!
A pushchair (or booster seat of some kind if you use a sling) is great for keeping little one still for eating and playing, and out of harms way while cooking etc but at 7 months they might not be that mobile. We did buy a littlelife travelcot, it packs up much much smaller than our traditional travel cot and it came from ebay for £40. Its been used for our 2 youngest children so def worth its weight in gold! Also doubles as a playpen and can be used outside, as well as being options to buy sunshades and insects nets so they are well protected.
We have 3 children and get our gear into an old style 5 door ford focus - lol travel light and pack well and it can be done!
Space saving, well we squash and squeeze everything into gaps, rolls clothes and towels, and pack lightly! Seriously, don't take so many clothes! Most campsites have a washing machine so if you really get caked in dirt you can just wash what you already have. Warm pj's are a must. My eldest is a really hot sleeper but the littlies are always cold. In June they were sleeping in thick socks, a vest, a thin sleepsuit, a fleece sleepsuit and a 2.5 tog baby sleeping bag, with one or two thick blankets or a cheap childrens sleeping bag. I didn't buy a special baby one, i put an elastic band over the middle of the sleeping bag so he couldn't slip down under the covers (feet to foot essentially) and then tucked that excess back under his travel cot mattress which held it in place.
Baby wipes!! You can buy them from any shop i know, but we use them for everything when camping! lol
 Sorry for the essay, hope some of it was helpful!
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