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Camping with Your Toddler

Tips to Keep Young Explorers Safe

By Jessica Williams

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  • Most wild animals will steer clear of your campsite, but if you are camping in a popular area like a national park or near a lake, you may have to contend with animals that are accustomed to scrounging around at night for food left by campers. Read all of the warning materials provided by the park or camp host. Other campers might bring their dogs with them, so also look out for roaming pets.
  • Your toddler doesn't know the difference between fresh food and food that has been left out. Keep the garbage bag out of your child's reach and try to burn anything that won't release toxic fumes. Similarly, if you are boiling your drinking water, keep the water that may be contaminated out of your toddler's reach.
  • Learn to identify poisonous plants and know which plants are common in your area. Poison ivy and poison oak will cause symptoms if touched, but there are numerous plants that are toxic when ingested.
  • And finally, consider camping closer to a phone (or within cell phone range) or small community. If you need help, you will be glad you aren't miles and miles from civilization. You and your partner could always take a camping trip alone if this isn't exactly what you had in mind, and you will have plenty of time to camp farther away when your child is older.

    • Taking a child who is accustomed to a baby-proofed environment camping can be challenging. It is tough to keep a toddler out of trouble. But if you are prepared for an adventure with your toddler, you will probably have a great time! And if you find your toddler eating ants, take heart – as a wise friend of mine used to say, "bugs have protein."


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