Camping for the first time with your little one?

[jandismommie]

When we took are son camping for the first time at 21 months we bought a tent that had a netting top and had a rain cover that went on top. We set the tent up in a shady spot and then took the top off during the day so the tent would not get so hot and the air could circulate. It worked great. For the bugs I used Avon's bug spray for children and it worked great. Also make sure he has plenty of sunblock on and bring some toys along and his blanket, pillow, and or toy that he sleeps with every night.

 

[Maureena♪]

So we've been planning this camping trip for awhile..
(My sons first camping trip... and the first time ive been camping since i was very young)

We're going next week.
Just wanted to know other parents experience when camping with a baby or young toddler.

How was it when your child wanted to nap? Was the tent too hot to have child sleep in there during nap time? And the mosquito's.... Did you use anything on your child to repel them?

I was thinking about using Burts Bees Herbal Insect Repellent... anyone try it??


Any tips or advice would be great!!
Thank you!

(Btw my son just turned 18 months)
Also i asked this in Newborn and baby but.. it might be a better question in toddler section... so here it is lol.