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We went camping last year with our son who was 15 months at the time, and we'll be taking him again later this year - its great!

We're campground campers and if you're staying at a campground really check out what your campground has to offer. Ours had city water, a grocery store 5 minutes away, a sandy beach, and lots to explore - it was perfect!

We didn't bother with a pack and play, our little guy was so worn out by the end of the day that he often fell asleep while we were out and about and we just put him down on a bed of blankets in the tent.

We had a baby carrier, not a stroller, but that choice depends on how long your staying and where you're camping, as well as whether or not you've ever used a carrier.

I think the best advice would be to just be flexible, their schedule could stay the same, but it could change too so don't make plans that are too concrete.

Enjoy!

I don't mind favours, but I think that it would be good to scale back on the quantity. Instead of spending money on a bag full of things, one or two items would suffice just fine. Last year at my sons party the kids got a colouring book, a pack of crayons, and bubbles, all from the dollar store. Everything can be used up and no candy. They get enough sugar from the cupcakes anyway, no need to add candy into the mix. I do enjoy the idea of maybe a container of play-doh and cookie cutter, or maybe a decorated cookie to enjoy at home.

The two diaper bags that we've owned were picked out with my husband in mind. He doesn't have his own diaper bag but we share, when we go out I'll often wear the baby and he'll carry the diaper bag. I thought it might be nice to have a diaper bag that he didn't mind carrying, I think if I had picked out something with flowers I would be the one carrying it a whole lot more. Right now we use a camo patterned skip hop diaper bag.