The Best Baby Camping Gear [UPDATED] Recommendations for 2020

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With baby comes the responsibilities.

It is time to hit the road again, but your family has grown by two feet. We know that one adventure can be very exciting and at the same- scary.

Having a baby while travelling is a big deal and you should be prepared for everything.

This article will help you to get to know what you will need for such a trip and what are the best baby camping gears and accessories. This can be a totally game changer if you choose wisely.

Every equipment mentioned here will ease the journey and bring some unforgettable memories. Here are the top 7 best baby camping accessories you can find on the market right away.

 

Summer Infant Pop and Play

On first place, you should have an idea where the kid is going to sleep and do when you are busy.

Great option is to bring a portable playpen that will give your child a comfortable, yet safe place to let it stay. You don’t have to worry about your kid, while you are doing a lot of activities, as the child will stay in the playpen. It will rather take a nap, chill or play something. The playpen is a convenient and cozy way to keep your kid distracted, as it will feel like it is in its baby crib.

The most popular choice on the market right now is Summer Infant Pop and Play Pen.

It is very practical while you are on the road.

All you need to do is to roll it and you are good to go.

Another great advantage of this particular model is that it can be placed practically everywhere – in the tent or somewhere near you where you can keep an eye.

As every product out there, here you can also find a down side.

The major one is that the bottom layer has a lack of cushioning.

This won’t be a huge problem if you put it on the grass, sand or in your tent, but it can bring a discomfort if you place it on places with hard surfaces such as tiles. If you are sure that you can find the right place to settle it, everything will be good.

You don’t have to worry about the material – it is a mesh, which will guarantee you that your kid will be safe and cool when the weather is hot. Definitely an accessory you might want to add to your camping gear.

PROS:

  • Very convenient
  • Versatile
  • Secure and cozy
  • Cooling and protective

CONS:

  • The lack of cushioning can bring a discomfort, if you place it on a hard surface

 

Infantino Sash Wrap and Tie Baby Carrier

This is a well-known product that is used on a daily basis, not only while travelling.

This will ease your daily routine in many ways. When you are at home and need to do chores, but you cannot leave the baby alone, you can use the carrier. While you are on a trip, you can use it while you are taking a walk or doing things around the camp.

This is a must have essential that every parent should have.

The design is cleverly made, which will offer you a lot of opportunities while wearing it.

PROS:

  • Essential piece not only for camping
  • It won’t limit your movement
  • 100% safe for you and your baby

 

Coleman Back Home Instant Screenhouse

We are sure that not many of you have heard of this, but we advise you to take a look, as it is one very important aspect for your baby’s camping kit.

This is a great place to keep everything safe and sound, as you can also use it for a place to take care of your kiddo.

One of the best models is the Coleman screen house, that is very easy to set up, you will need not more than a couple of minutes, which is very time saving and convenient.

This screen house will guarantee you that all the important stuff will be on a safe place, as they won’t get wet or damaged. This particular model can be used as a chill zone, where you can stay cool, while doing chores and it will keep mosquitos and bugs away.

The only disadvantage here is that the models is not equipped with floor, so if you really need one, we advise you to get some sort of large mat. It will do the job.

PROS:

  • Great way to keep things dry and secure
  • You can use it, as a place for changing your kid’s clothes or diapers
  • It is a cool zone

CONS:

  • No flooring included

 

Bumbo Floor Seat

This is an essential that almost every household has, so it will be a great thing to bring along if you are considering a trip.

This will keep your baby on one place, while you are busy with organizing the camp. You don’t have to worry about the kid, as it will stay entertained and distracted, so that you won’t need to give it a constant attention.

If you think that a bumbo chair is not a choice, we suggest you to take a portable travel high chair. It does the same job, as the bumbo chair, with the slight difference in its portability and settle down. Either way, they are both great options.

The comfortability is the key.

PROS:

  • A thing that every family has
  • Great way to keep your kid distracted and safe
  • Convenient and easy to set up

 

Columbia Baby Boys’ Snuggly Bunny Bunting

This is a product that will keep your baby warm during the chilly days.

This product will not bring a discomfort to your kid, as it will not limit its movement and will let your child move around without a problem.

PROS:

  • It will give it a comfort and a lot of space to move

CONS:

  • Some parents might worry if their kids are kept warm enough

 

POCO DIVO Floor Mat

If you are considering purchasing the screen house, this is a great alternative for flooring. This a way better option than the mat, as it is more comfortable, if you want to put the baby crawl around.

Another benefit is that you can use it not only in the screen house, but in your tent or on the play pen.

The disadvantage here is that you will have to spend some quality time to place all the tiles, as they need to be settled once by one.

PROS:

  • Comfortable and very practical solution to hard flooring
  • It can be used everywhere

CONS:

  • The tiles should be placed on by one