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Five Must-Have Summer Outdoor Baby Gear for New Parents

With the pandemic still going on, camping is still one of the best recreational activities you can do with your unvaccinated kid. Spending some solitary time in nature, away from crowds will allow you to get some mask-less R & R without the worry of catching Covid. However, you can't just pack normally when travelling with a baby, a dilemma most parents are quite familiar with. Even more so for a camping trip, the baby gear you normally use everyday will likely be unsuitable for outdoor purposes.

  If you're not sure what you should bring on your next camping trip with your baby or toddler, here are five essential items that we think you should definitely pick up. We're sure that these products will keep your kid safe, comfy and secure.

 

 

Baby Delight Portable Outdoor Chair with Sun Canopy

It can be dangerous to leave your baby crawling around your tent while you do other stuff. A good way to keep your baby in place would be to put them on a foldable baby chair. This one even comes with a sun canopy so Baby can catch some rays safely.
Compliments Complaints
  • Stable and gives good support
  • Made of high-quality, sturdy material
  • Good customer service
  • Tray is a bit hard to attach and comes off easily
  • Bag is made of cheap material
  • Foot area collects food and dirt

 

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Baby Girl Sun Hat with Wide Brim

Since summer is coming, you'll need a good hat that will keep the sun off your baby's face while you're outdoors. Here's an inexpensive but really cute one that'll shade your kid's delicate face and look good in pictures.
Compliments Complaints
  • Looks super cute
  • Fairly cheap
  • Comes in several styles
  • No outer hat drawstring
  • Fabric is a bit hot
  • Came with a strange smell

 

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J.L. Childress Full Body Portable Baby Changing Pad

Experienced parents know that you can't leave home with your baby without a good changing pad. Here's an option that's big and tough enough for outdoor use.
Compliments Complaints
  • Good size 
  • One of the cheapest in its category
  • Easy to wipe down.
  • Outer part comes in contact with inner part when folding up
  • One customer got a used item that had a bad smell
  • Not as padded compared to more expensive ones

 

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A bassinet is a must have especially if you will be bringing a young baby along. The Brica Travel Bassinet will add an additional layer of protection from pesky insects and particles that can irritate your child.
Compliments Complaints
  • Folds up small
  • Fairly affordable
  • Large, can fit a 6 month old
  • Mattress is quite thin and sometimes won't lay completely flat
  • May not be compatible with other bassinet sheets
  • Not as comfortable as premium bassinets

 

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Luvdbaby Premium Baby Backpack Carrier

One thing you'll want, especially if you'll be hiking, is to be able to carry your child at your front or back. But how will you carry your other stuff? Luvdbaby's takes care of that by combining a backpack and a carrier, allowing you to carry your baby and stuff safely at the same time keeping your hands free. 
Compliments Complaints
  • Comes with a changing mat
  • Great customer service
  • Comes with a sun shade
  • Has some seam issues
  • Not so easy to fasten and unfasten
  • Some customers complained of missing items

 

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