Camping with a baby is a bit more complex than usual. But why it is still worthwhile and what to look out for, this article shows.

Especially in Corona times, camping holidays are becoming more and more popular. The independence, the distance to other people and the connection to nature are just a few reasons why holidays in a tent are so popular.

However, many new parents wonder whether a camping holiday with a baby is even possible. What else do you have to think about apart from rompers and diapers when you go on a camping holiday with a small child and at what age is camping with a baby safe at all?

Is camping with a baby even possible?

Many parents worry that camping with a baby could be dangerous. But don’t worry: Wherever parents can also spend a safe camping holiday, it is also possible to take your baby with you. As soon as the first weeks of settling-in after birth are complete and the parents feel safe with their baby, it can actually start.

Basically, a holiday in nature is also very good for the little ones and the fresh air and many outdoor experiences provide variety and new experiences for the baby.

Of course, such a holiday also requires thorough preparation – but if everything is thought of, everyone involved can look forward to a shared experience.

From what age can you camp with a baby?

Especially when it comes to the first child, parents are often unsure about how to deal with it at the beginning. Therefore, it is worth waiting a few weeks and adjusting to the baby’s needs first. If parents have the feeling that they are getting along well with their child and that no major complications are to be expected, it can start.

An age of about six months is optimal, but camping is also possible earlier if the parents have a good feeling about it.

What should you think about when camping with a baby?

If you want to go camping with a baby, you have to think about some additional equipment for the child in addition to the usual camping equipment.

Parents should think about where their child should sleep, for example. A separate berth on a mat with cushions, for example, is well suited. This way, the baby does not run the risk of the parents accidentally rolling over at night, but still feels the closeness of the adults.

In addition, numerous rompers, T-shirts and other change of clothes should be planned according to the weather, as there is rarely a good washing facility.

You also have to think about heating and transporting the baby food – of course, the easiest way is if the child is still breastfed.

In summary, everything that would have to be taken on a normal holiday for the baby should also be packed on a camping holiday. In addition, additional items may be needed, such as a baby food warmer, a changing mat or an adequate place to sleep.

Why go camping with a baby at all?

Why is a camping holiday with a baby a great option? The fresh air and the experiences with nature are unique and allow the young child to explore his environment with all his senses. Earth, stones and the ground are great opportunities for play and experience. In addition, a holiday together connects the family and strengthens the bond between parents and child. In the tent you are very close to each other and have the opportunity to react directly to the needs of the child.

Reports about spectacular journeys and foreign countries can be found in a wide variety of forms and all media, and the list of travel literature and illustrated travel guides is long.

The recently published book by Jantra Friedrich with the title “Mittendrin statt nur dabei” scores as a successful combination of entertaining experience reading and travel guide and is a very personal statement by the author.

In an interview with the likeable best-ager, she reveals her real name right at the beginning and that she has so far researched and written exclusively for the lifestyle blog “Topagemodel” and DNews24 (focus on socio-political topics).

Ms. Fritz, why the decision to write such a book with this title right now? (she smiles as if she was expecting exactly this question)

No, it wasn’t the boredom of the Corona crisis. It was rather a spontaneous decision when I chatted with our neighbors again about God and the world or some curious travel adventures. Both have also traveled a lot and are in the field or have been working in publishing for years. At first I doubted whether my travel anecdotes and tips around the globe could be interesting for everyone, but in the end I was encouraged by the two professionals to start writing the entertaining read.

The concept was quickly conceived. It was to be a hybrid of biography and travel experiences, in short a new genre, a “travel biography”. For the paperback, I have specifically selected only curious travel moments and activities, not the most beautiful. There are already enough of the usual descriptions of cities, beaches and cultures. In many cases, I was on the road for work and a longer period of time in the said places and therefore “right in the middle of it”.

You have circled the earth several times on your travels and have woken up more than once without knowing where you are. Would you describe yourself as restless?

Not as restless, but rather as “hungry for life for a change of location”. Since I didn’t grow up in an international metropolis, I always had the feeling that I was missing out. Travelling and discovering foreign cultures have been my decisive driving force since childhood.

And especially in increasingly restrictive times of “supervised thinking” of apps, mainstream monotony and increasing state regulation, I consciously live by the motto: “Discover the possibilities and never trade freedom for convenience”. It’s better to be in the middle of it than just to be there. In the search for a fulfilled life, you meet remarkable people and many an adventure in the seemingly random way. Of course, it is helpful if you speak several languages.

You studied business administration, not journalism or tourism. Are you a classic globetrotter?

With all the sense of duty, thirst for knowledge and zest for action, fun in life and trying things out should never be neglected. Traveling can be hard work and provide points of friction, which is also reflected in the book. Nevertheless, I always give a lot of space to travel or the intensive experience of foreign cultures, landscapes and climate zones. In my opinion, it is not enough to know that it is 40 degrees at the equator with high humidity and Eisblizzards take the air out of your breath. I would like to feel this phenomenon, because only then can you (should) have a say. People who live in extremely hot countries or regions and take a midday siesta are not chronically lazy.

At these temperatures – not only since climate change – it is simply not physically possible to work through them permanently and is harmful to health. The same applies to the experience of tastes and smells, by the way. There are, for example, in Mumbay neighborhoods where one has to control oneself (at least as a European) in order not to vomit. (she pauses and looks for a comparison)… there it smells like you have fermented shark, an Icelandic specialty, on your plate. However, the “little fish” tastes delicious – with the nose closed. And so on.

Ms. Fritz, the amusingly told stories not only describe very individual events and give unusual leisure tips, they also allow insights into the rapidly changing travel culture and consumer society of our time over time.

That’s exactly how it is. By the time you arrive at a place today, you are often already exhausted by regimentation or leave it altogether. I remember, for example, cruises well, where you could spontaneously go from one ship to another as a guest in the harbor upon presentation of an ID, look around there and have a drink until you cast off. I was even able to visit the cockpit in the plane. But since “NineEleven” all this is history and the demand alone creates mistrust and seems suspicious. I praise the Scandinavian free spirits for that.

Are the Finns crazy? By no means. Not only on the occasion of the winter festival, Lohja in southern Finland is going on in the truest sense of the word, but also on many other occasions. All it takes is four to six helpers, persistent electric saws and milling machines and a kind of giant compass and a circular sawn disc floating on the ice is created. The highlight: If powerful electric motors are attached to one or two places on the edge of the ice disc, the sawn-out ice disc begins to rotate cheerfully. Depending on the diameter, the Finn loves not only to turn in circles on the ice carousel, but also to place all kinds of leisure equipment on it. Whether it’s a fire bowl, barbecue, swing or a whole sauna house, everything is welcome. Clear the ring!

But I don’t want to reveal more about the stories and activity tips in the book.

The reading can be ordered in bookstores, or via the usual online platforms such as AMAZON, HUGENDUBEL , Lovelybooks, Weltbild etc. Either under the said title or the ISBN number: 978-3-347-28040-3 (paperback). Of course, an e-book version (978-3-347-28042-7) is also available.

For the very curious, here is a look at the table of contents:

• Foreword
• Honeymoon around the world, but please before the wedding
• A day more or less?
• Flying in a different way
• Behind the Iron Curtain
• Three phones
• Soviet Union in November
• Lambada on skis
• On the Indian Subcontinent
• Inshallah
• Nepal from below
• All waltzes, live from the Vienna Opera Ball
• Clothes make the man, Carnival in Venice
• Viva Mexico
• Field service in Polanco
• Expensive visit to the hairdresser
• Dumber than the police allow
• Balloon Ride with Jesus
• Day of German Unity
• Double earthquake
• Cultural assets gone astray
• The journey is the destination, by cargo ship to Antwerp
• On the rooftops that mean the world, Munich/ Stockholm/ Paris
• Discover the possibilities
• Tank, snow groomer or ground squirrel?
• Boßeln for all it’s worth, I’ll give myself the bullet
• The ancient Romans did a great job
• Radiantly beautiful despite apocalyptic mood
• Winter in Scandinavia
• Snow magic in Sweden and Finland
• Outdoor fun in the winter wilderness
• Ice Hotel & Co
• On the road with an icebreaker
• Northern Lights Dreams
• Alpine summer, among cows and sheep
• Small border intermezzo
• Who sleeps over the wolf – Dormir avec les loupes
• African Moments
• Three Hundred Camels
• On blue rails
• Conclusion

So writing a book is very easy?

Well, if you hire a ghostwriter, that may be the case. But if you carry out each step yourself, working out the texts is only half of the exercise. I.e., writing down the scenes and compiling tips is one thing, then with the help of a publisher to bring the “work” into the right design form, creating the cover, choosing the image material and typifying the genre, etc., is another extensive “construction site” that requires a lot of time and consideration. Not to forget the advance costs, if you are not already known as a renowned author.

From the author’s point of view, it feels like a book is never finished, because again and again you doubt whether all passages are maturely formulated or whether you have forgotten crucial impressions and details for the reader to relive. But at some point the test print is ordered and everything takes its course after final optical adjustments in the typesetting.

Over the months, you become so blind to writing and proofreading that you start to go round in circles without a top view from third parties. I am therefore grateful to my experienced neighbors and my contact person at the publishing house for any advice and prompt support. Once is always the first time, but that’s exactly what makes it so appealing.

Will there be a volume II or another book in the foreseeable future?

yes, a new concept is already in the drawer. Then, however, it is supposed to be a kind of sports thriller; more is still written in the stars.

Thank you very much, Ms. Fritz, for these brief insights.

Some readings are planned, but cannot yet be specifically dated due to corona. Or just let yourself be surprised while reading the 140 pages and simply follow the author directly on her virtual journey around the world.

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Many citizens of our country do not even know it, but the German passport is one of the most precious passports in the world. As a visitor or immigrant from Germany, there are an incredible number of possibilities. With the help of a German passport, we can either visit a large number of countries or settle permanently in them – often even without a visa. Now there are quite a few people who are so dissatisfied with their living situation in Germany that they are seriously thinking about emigrating to another country. But at this point, many of these people are faced with the question of which country they want to settle in and start a new life. A question that is not easy to answer, as the answers to it are subjective in nature.

In the meantime, however, the “Expat Insider Report” of the “InterNations” network has taken up this question, and offers one or the other clue for potential, still undecided emigrants. Once a year, the team wants to find out which destinations for emigration are most popular for Germans, or where German emigrants feel most comfortable in their country. To this end, about 14,300 emigrated Germans in more than 195 countries will be interviewed as part of such a study. Within the latest surveys, however, some countries have emerged that apparently enjoy particularly great popularity among German emigrants. For many of these emigration destinations, it is a good idea to resort to cryptocurrencies as a means of financing. The best Bitcoin wallet will help you get involved in the adventure in the financial field as well.

Ecuador

Some of these studies produced surprising results. Among other things, the small country of Ecuador was (and is) at the top of the popularity scale for German emigrants. The country, which is located in the northwestern part of South America, is apparently home to particularly lucky immigrants from Germany. Within the study, questions were asked about various circumstances, such as the financial situation in Ecuador, family and child friendliness, the possibility of making new local friends and even the length of the working days. All these things seem to be very well received by our immigrants in the small South American country. In addition, there are things like the beautiful landscape, the comparatively easy to learn language (Spanish), as well as the low cost of living.

Mexico

Overall, the country may not enjoy the very best reputation in Central America. After all, there is regular news about violence, drug wars and poverty. But despite all this, Mexico also seems to be a country that German immigrants (according to the Expat Insider Report) like very much. A possible reason for this could be the Mexicans, who are said to be the friendly people of the world. There seems to be something to it, as it is precisely this friendliness of the locals that is very much appreciated by 90% of immigrants (whether German or not). Which, in turn, leads to a faster development of friendships.

Costa Rica

Another country from Central America is also regularly at the forefront of this study: Costa Rica. The locals are also said to have a similar character to the Mexicans. Here, too, it should be comparatively easy to make new friends. In addition, Costa Rica has a few decisive advantages over Mexico: on the one hand, there are good economic opportunities for immigrants here, and on the other hand, the country is in a much more stable position than Mexico in terms of security. Numerous expats find many opportunities to lead a fulfilling life here. An emigrant reports that Costa Rica offers enormous freedom for such a beautiful life, while at the same time you are always surrounded by peaceful, happy and nice people.

Malta

When it comes to the topic of “destinations for emigration”, experience has shown that European countries are not particularly high on the popularity scale for most Germans. One of the few exceptions is the small country of Malta – an island state in the south of Europe. Emigrants are not only offered attractive career opportunities here, but also good conditions in terms of work-life balance. The long time with sunshine should certainly be a decisive point. The health system in Malta is also considered to be above average, as well as the abundant selection of beautiful leisure activities in this southern European country.

In return, however, the earning opportunities in Malta (at least for newcomers) seem to be somewhat less good. Many immigrants had stated that they would earn slightly less money in Malta than in their respective home countries. But they would accept this. This once again shows wonderfully that money is by no means everything in life. For example, good friendships are much more important – and according to various surveys, these can be found quite quickly in Malta.