Going camping with a child or children can be a blast. Children generally tend to love the outdoors, and their excitement can easily rub off on the adults that are present. However, when you decide to camp with kids, it is crucial that you are prepared. This is especially true if you have a small child that relies mostly on you for their care. This article will discuss 3 pieces of camping equipment to buy if you have a small child. 

Double Sleeping Bag

Children are much more likely to get cold than most adults, due to their small size. Because of this, you want to pay extra attention to the weather when you choose to go camping. On top of this, you want to make sure that they have a high quality sleeping bag that is made for the correct temperatures. If you still fear that they will be cold in their own sleeping bag, then you can purchase a double sleeping bag instead. A double sleeping bag is essentially the size of one regular sleeping bag, allowing you to fit two people inside. This makes it possible for you or your spouse to lay with your child at night, and provide some more body heat for them. It also makes it easier for you to monitor their body temperature in the night because you are right next to them. If you have multiple children, then you can even have them sleep next to each other in the sleeping bag to help keep warm. 

Small Camping Chair 

You likely have adult size camping chairs for you and your spouse, and any other adults, to sit in, but it is important that you have a smaller size of camping chair for your child. This not only makes it possible for them to get in and out of the chair easier, but it is also likely a lot more comfortable for them as well. On top of this, this size of chair is generally a lot safer for them because they are much less likely to fall out of it and fall into the fire or onto the ground and get hurt. 

Children's Camping Kit

An item that is not necessarily a necessity, but is something that your child will love, is a children's camping kit. This is generally a kit that includes all sorts of fun gear for your child to use while they are camping. it has things like bug catchers, binoculars, a small hiking backpack, a flask, a battery operated lantern, a compass, and more. This will provide your child with hours of fun while camping and will make the trip even better for them. 

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