With the arrival of spring, the good weather is implanted in our lives and the days are lengthened, so it is logical that you want to spend more time on the street and do more outdoor activities. Getting in touch with nature, discovering new landscapes and enjoying a day of fun and relaxation by your side is very beneficial for your baby, so it is a good time to consider the first field trips.
If you are thinking of organizing an excursion, here is a list of the essential things that you will have to put in your backpack:
Proper clothing and diaper change
Even if your baby can't walk, jump or run yet, it's better to carry Comfortable breathable fabric clothing for the occasion. You should also plan to take a jacket, even a raincoat, with the temperature changes that may occur, and depending on the duration of the excursion, it never hurts to take a change.
What you can not miss in your backpack are all the accessories you will need to change the diaper when necessary. In addition to several diaper units, take wipes (which will also serve to clean your hands and mouth), protective moisturizer and a folding changing table.
To eat and drink!
A newborn baby feeds on demand, that is, eats few amounts very often so that with breast or artificial milk you will have enough. But after six months, or as soon as you start introducing another type of food, it will be more satiated between take and take and begin to lengthen them. Since then, you should always carry a bottle of water with you to keep it hydrated.
As for food, you have to keep in mind that, to the extent possible, your baby needs to follow his usual routine and this includes meal times, unless, as we said, you are feeding on demand. After six months, your baby can already eat both fruit and vegetables, so you can store some pieces of seasonal fruit or even carrots in your backpack, and offer them in very small pieces.
You can also take a piece of bread or cookies. If you have doubts about what complementary feeding you can offer your baby, in this article you can solve them.
To arm
Hiking, taking a walk in the countryside or hiking in the mountains are the perfect activities to interact with your baby to the fullest and feel it closer to you. A convenient way to carry it is by using a marsupium like the Close to You by Chicco.
This ergonomic baby carrier is suitable for transporting babies between 0 and 15kg and depending on their months of life you can choose to carry it in three different positions: facing you (in the case of newborns), facing the street (if your baby is more than 4 months old) and on the back (if he has already reached the year). Its sides are adjustable, its ergonomic preformed backrest can be adjusted in 4 positions, it has abdominal support designed to distribute the weight in a balanced way and footrest to ensure an optimal support of your legs.
Taking the child in front will allow you show you the landscape, flora and fauna of the area, without losing eye contact at any time and transmitting security and tranquility since you will feel your arms around you and your voice and your smile addressing him.
Protect him from the sun and mosquitoes
When you go to the beach you have no doubt, the sun burns hard and to protect your baby's skin, you apply the appropriate sunscreen, for the areas that are exposed, 30 minutes before its exposure. It is true that on the beach, water can multiply the harmful effect on your skin, but you should not lower your guard when the plan is mountain. Note that your baby is going to be outdoors all the time, so protecting him from the sun is essential. In addition to sunscreen, remember to cover your head with a cap and your eyes with sunglasses.
And as prevention is better than cure, especially if the excursion includes walks through damp areas, and apply a mosquito protective lotion to your baby and take a sting in case you need it.
Time to rest
Even if you take your baby well placed in his marsupium, you should keep in mind that discovering new sounds, images and smells will have a lot of fun but, at the same time, will exhaust him. Therefore, it is convenient that you take a blanket and, from time to time, stop, spread it on the floor and let it rest. Take advantage of these moments of rest to change his diaper, give him water or food, reapply sunscreen and even play with him from the ground.
You only have left check the weather forecast so as not to take last-minute surprises, collect information on the internet of the area you are going to visit, put in your backpack all the accessories that we have listed and enjoy the adventure.
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