The ultimate packing list for camping with children

When camping with the family, planning and organisation are the be-all and end-all. But what do you need for camping with children? It depends on the destination, the age of the children and personal wishes. To make it a little easier for you to prepare for your next camping holiday with children, we have put together a camping packing list for families. You can also find more tips for camping with children in our blog to make your first family holiday at the campsite easier.

First check the most important documents and see for which country you may need certain visas, insurances or vaccinations. Make sure that all ID cards and other cards are still valid for long enough.

• ID cards of all family members, passports if applicable
• Driving licence, international driving licence if applicable
• Wallet, credit card, EC card
• Health insurance cards, foreign health insurance if applicable
• Vaccination cards
• Travel guide
• Vignettes, toll tickets
• Visa, if necessary
• Pitch guide, travel guide
• Booking documents, printed out if necessary

With children, you need more space due to the additional luggage. Here it is practical to choose an additional sleeping cabin or a larger tent in general so that you can easily accommodate all the equipment for camping with children and it is more comfortable. There is enough space for camping equipment, toys and, above all, equipment for babies. With a larger living area in the centre, you also have the option of spending a cosy day in the tent when it rains.

• Family tent](https://shop.skandika.com/outdoor/zelt/familienzelt), pegs & guy ropes
• Sleeping bags, Children's sleeping bags for the little ones Click here for our Sleeping bag advice!
• Pillows](https://shop.skandika.com/outdoor/kopfkissen-dundee-sleepyhead-rot-kariert) & cosy blankets for more comfort and cosiness
• Sleeping mats](https://shop.skandika.com/outdoor/luftmatratze-isomatte) Here you can find the different sleeping mats in comparison!
• Your children's favourite cuddly toy to make them feel extra cosy
• Awning, parasol or pavilion
• Camping table & chairs](https://shop.skandika.com/outdoor/campingmoebel/campingtisch), possibly a high chair for small children
• Beach shell, picnic blanket
• Camping lamp](https://shop.skandika.com/outdoor/campingmoebel/campinglampe) & night light if necessary

Special hygiene products are particularly important for toddlers and babies. Here you can orientate yourself on what you use at home for the little ones and what you always have with you when travelling.

• Towels, flannels & bathrobe
• Detergent for on the go
• Soap
• Toilet paper & wet wipes
• Changing mat for on the go
• Potty
• Nappies
• Hairdryer, brush & comb
• Shampoo & shower cream
• Toothbrush & toothpaste

Minor injuries such as grazes are not uncommon with children. It is therefore important, especially when camping with the family, that you have a first-aid kit with wound care** with you. Remember to always take it with you on excursions to be prepared for all eventualities. In summer, don't forget to always have sun cream with you.

• First aid kit
• Wound protection cream
• Disinfectant
• Children's sun cream, after-sun
• Children's plasters
• Clinical thermometer
• Mosquito spray
• Cooling gel
• Painkillers
• Remedy for nausea & diarrhoea
• Special medication, if necessary

Keep an eye on the weather forecast to be prepared for the local temperatures. Even if high temperatures are forecast, rain showers cannot be ruled out. It is best to pack both clothing that will keep your children nice and warm and clothes that are more suitable for higher temperatures. The following items are also on the packing list for camping with children:

• Sleeping clothes
• Flip-flops, swimwear
• Rainwear, wellies
• Sun hat or cap
• Headband
• sandals

Especially in bad weather, it's important to have your favourite toys and games with you so that your children don't get bored when the day is spent in the tent. You should also be prepared for trips to the beach or swimming pool.

• Boxes, packing bags or camping shelves for organising toys
• Play blanket or crawling blanket
• books
• Board games or our multi-game table
• Colouring book, pencils
• ball
• Small paddling pool & toys for the beach/sand, water toys
• Water wings, life jacket
• Audio books, radio plays & music

Camping holidays are all about spending a lot of time outdoors. You'll probably want to take a trip or two - whether it's to the swimming pool, hiking or the nearest town. You should think about these things:

• Backpack & children's backpack
• Kraxe or baby sling
• Bicycle trailer for the little ones or children's bikes, child seat & helmet
• Umbrella
• Sunglasses
• Pushchair or buggy

Here you will find a detailed list for the outdoor kitchen, which you can adapt to your destination & co. However, there are a few things to add for a family holiday on the campsite. It all depends on the age of the children. Remember to add the following items to your packing list for camping with children:

• Children's cutlery & crockery for camping
• Bottles & cups
• Jars (food)
• Bibs

We wish you lots of fun on your next camping holiday with the family and hope that our packing list for camping with children will help you prepare for your trip!