Comments on: Tips For Hiking With Toddlers

By: Michelle @ The Parent Vortex

Michelle @ The Parent Vortex — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:45:31 +0000

We love hiking too! We try to balance out our toddler’s desire to explore with our desire to actually *walk* some distance along the path too… We take frequent stops for snacks and time to toddle around, but put her back into the ergo for the actual hike.

Another fun thing to do is identifying wild berries and other edibles. Just be sure to bring a berry book or field guide so you can be *absolutely* sure a berry is safe before snacking on it! We discovered huckleberries a couple of weeks ago on a local hike and I couldn’t believe I never knew what they were before then. My 3.5yo was delighted with the idea of berries growing wild in the forest.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:20:39 +0000

Hiking is a wonderful perk of living in New England. We pack our 10-month-old into a backpack carrier several times a week and head out onto a different trail. Yesterday, instead of just walking, we found a brook and let him play in shallow, sandy water for awhile. We’re looking forward to toddler hikes, thanks for the tips!
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By: Dionna @ Code Name: Mama

Dionna @ Code Name: Mama — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:27:56 +0000

Jen – your experiences sound amazing! I hope you have lots of pictures
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By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:02:09 +0000

We SO *heart* hiking with all of our kids! Lava fields were a favorite in Iceland, as well as around hot springs. In Cali, our favorite area as a family was Las Trampas. The friend who started the walking group I joined started an offshoot outdoor playgroup for our kids. It was awesome! We did many nature hikes in the East Bay area…we went at their pace, had lots of healthy snacks, stopped frequently to look at creeks, flowers, trees, you name it, and Nicholas loved it. One of our favorite areas was the Redwood Forest in Oakland.

We started off hiking (as Nicholas was so young and didn’t walk yet) with him in the Ergo. Gradually, he walked (and then ran) more. During the summer (actually most of last fall, too), he only wore Keens. I was amazed he didn’t wear holes in the soles, but they were perfect and had tons of life left when he outgrew them. He has a new pair now and those are really his primary shoes…though we do like Crocs for the beach or pool and sneakers for special occasions (we’re kinda casual here…).

By: Dionna @ Code Name: Mama

Dionna @ Code Name: Mama — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:36:58 +0000

Maman a Droit – I *still* haven’t done crayon rubbings with Kieran, even though I keep meaning to!

Kristin – I agree, I think trails are much easier than playgrounds, and I’ve enjoyed the quietness of them

pshouseblog – we’ve only put Kieran in tennis shoes so far, but I’d love to get him something else to try.

St. Louis Smart Mama – I would love to live near a beach! We had so much fun when we visited FL last year, I’m looking forward to going back this year to visit my sisters
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By: St. Louis Smart Mama

St. Louis Smart Mama — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:55:30 +0000

When we lived in Florida, we used to “hike” on the beach. The further we walked, the more treasures we discovered. It was such a great learning experience, and we could always stop and jump in the water whenever we needed a break.

I also love collecting natural elements (whether it’s seashells, plants, etc.) to take home and use for art projects. It’s amazing what kid’s create with that kind of stuff!
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By: Pshouseblog

Pshouseblog — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:10:53 +0000

Of course by ‘add’ I meant ‘reiterate.’ lol