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My Top Toddler-Friendly Camping Essentials
15 items
By
Jackie Acquista
For our Central VA tent trips with the 2- and 4-year-olds, these keep adventures safe and fun—prioritize lightweight, packable items for easy hikes.
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Insulates from cold ground; compact for little bodies in chilly nights
Lightweight Sleeping Pads | Fast & Light | Therm-a-Rest
Blocks early sunrises; helps toddlers nap like at home.
Sun Shades & Portable Shelters | REI Co-op
Natural formula ; protects during bug-heavy evenings.
Bug Spray
Foldable with shade; comfy spot for snacks in the shade
Kelsyus Canopy Chair
Bug-free play zone; sets up in minutes for safe outdoor lounging.
Screened Canopy Tents | Shop Camping Tents
Soothing sounds for sleep; portable for tent or car naps.
Hatch Go - Nap trapped no more
Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it
Kids First Aid Kit
Screen-free stories and songs; glow-in-dark cards for bedtime tales.
Yoto
Telescoping and safe; turns s’mores into a toddler highlight.
MalloMe Smores Sticks for Fire Pit Long
These are so fun before bed but even better in a tent !!
Shine-a-Light Collection (9 books): Carron Brown
For the colder months
Infant and Toddler Clothing
So cute for their tent at night
Camping Lanterns For Kids
For them to bring into the woods for fantasy play
Animal Toys, Dinosaur Toys and Farm Animal Toys for Kids
For cooking over the fire
Lodge Cast Iron
Perfect for adventures!!
Camp Snap Screen Free Digital Cameras - Point and Shoot
