Do You Need to Keep Your Baby on a Strict Routine While Traveling? Here's What Worked for Us
One of the questions we get asked most is:
"How do you keep Parker on his routine while you're traveling?"
The honest answer? We don't.
That probably isn't the answer you expected, and it certainly isn't the advice you'll find on a lot of parenting blogs. But after traveling across Canada, Panama, Thailand, and now Atlantic Canada with Parker, we've learned something surprising:
Babies are often much more adaptable than we give them credit for.
Now, every baby is different. Some thrive on a predictable schedule, and if that's what works for your family, that's wonderful. This isn't about convincing you to abandon your routine. Instead, this is about sharing what has worked for our family and hopefully reassuring parents who are worried that one trip will completely undo months of hard work.
How We Kept Our Baby Warm While Camping (Without Overheating)
One of the biggest questions I had before our first camping trip with Parker was:
How do I keep my baby warm enough while camping?
If you've found yourself lying awake wondering the same thing, you're not alone. As parents, it's natural to worry about babies getting too cold overnight. But after 16 days of camping with our 10-month-old, we realized that keeping him comfortable wasn't nearly as complicated as we expected. Here's exactly what worked for us, what we packed, and what we'd do again.
What Does a Baby Sleep In While Camping? (Safe Sleep Options for Babies Outdoors)
This was probably our biggest question before taking Parker camping for the first time.
Where does a baby actually sleep?
At home, safe sleep is pretty straightforward. But once you're sleeping in a tent, things suddenly feel much less obvious. Can they sleep on an air mattress? Should they share your sleeping bag? Do they need a special camping bassinet? After several camping trips with our baby, here's the setup that worked for us, what we learned, and what we'd do again.
