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Hiking With A Baby – Essentials Packing List Included

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hiking with a baby

One of our most favorite family hobbies is hiking! And don’t be scared, hiking with a baby becomes easier each time you go, practice makes perfect after all. We try to get out into the mountains at least once/week. Theo loves his hiking pack and jibber jabbers, naps, snacks, and plays while we all enjoy our outside time together. 

Hiking with a baby is great exercise for us, a wonderful sensory experience for Theo, and a fun bonding activity with our family and friends. 

hiking with a baby

Today I thought it would be helpful to compile our hiking essentials list and make it official! This list has lived scribbled on a dirty sheet of paper for months. Eric prettied up for me, and I thought it might be helpful for other families wanting to get outside more with their littles, and especially those wanting to hike with a baby! 

This is a pretty basic list but will help you be prepared for a simple day hike.

We usually consider a few things when choosing family-friendly hikes. In general, we choose hikes that 2-5 miles in distance. If there is a pretty stopping point halfway, we will take Theo out of his pack and let him play while we picnic. He gets a snack and diaper change before going back in the pack, and I usually offer to nurse as well. Other times, especially for shorter hikes, we hike straight through without stopping.

Here is a basic hiking essentials list to get you started!

Gear

  • Hiking Osprey Carrier (or other baby carrier)
  • Rain cover for carrier
  • Fanny pack or backpack for parent not carrying baby

Baby Care

  • Sippy cup with water
  • Snack 
  • Teethers
  • Pacifier + clip
  • Cap or beanie (for cold weather)
  • Light zip-up hoodie (for rain or inclement weather)
  • Diaper bag (leave in car)
  • ThinkBaby Sunscreen
  • Dangly toys for pack
  • Weather appropriate outfit
  • Foot coverings 
  • Change of clothes 

Parents

Dog

  • Leash
  • Treats
  • Water
  • Vest (optional)
  • Dog towel 
  • First aid kit 

hiking with a baby

HIKING TIPS

  1. Pack snacks/PB&J’s for the hike. You never know when you or the kiddo(s) will get hungry.
  2. Always have more water than you think you need.
  3. We keep 1 diaper and change of clothes in the storage compartment of our Osprey carrier. Just in case. If you are wearing your baby in something like a soft structured carrier, then have your partner hike with a backpack and store your things in there.
  4. Bring a first aid kit for you and the family. We also have a first aid kit with pet items, like tweezers, in case of unfortunate paw incidents.
  5. If you are hiking with a baby, nurse or give a bottle right before you take off hiking.
  6. Hang 1 dangly toy from the pack and 1 pacifier with a clip.
  7. Keep snacks readily accessible to hand your baby a veggie stick, cracker, etc. as you go along in case they start to get restless.

That's all for today! I hope this list helps get you and your family outdoors for fresh air and exercise! As always, I would love to hear from you. Let me know how hiking goes!
hiking with a baby

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