Planning our first real camping trip with our daughter who just turned 4. We have a decent tent and sleeping bags, but I'm wondering if there's anything specific that makes it easier for little kids? She gets cold easily if that matters. Looking for real suggestions not just "bring snacks lol"
Thermarest pad under her sleeping bag instead of just sleeping on ground. Kids feel more supported and it keeps them warmer. Game changer for a good night's sleep.
A fleece liner for her sleeping bag is huge if she gets cold easily - makes such a difference and they pack down small. Also a good headlamp (not a phone light) makes bedtime routines way less stressful.
Bring a headlamp for HER specifically so she's not afraid of the dark around the tent. Kids that age get spooked by shadows. Once she has light to control she feels safer.
Since she gets cold: wool socks, a hat (kids lose a LOT of heat through their head), and maybe a hot water bottle in her sleeping bag. Sounds paranoid but at 4yo that stuff matters for comfort.
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Real talk - a little camping pillow made a huge difference for our 4yo. Made the whole sleep situation feel less weird for her. Also kept a change of clothes in the car because kids and dirt/water accidents happen.