The lotion is a nice alternative to spray for use on babies.

Whether you share the family bed at home, or just camping when the temperature dips far below what you expected, a double sleeping bag will make it much easier to co-sleep and keep your littlest camper toasty.

Turns your baby's car seat into a bug-free, sun-free zone allowing you to make good use of the car seat in camp and by the lake. Also helpful for picnicking where yellow jackets may be a nuisance.

Sure, you'd like your child to drift off to the sounds of crickets or frogs. But when the rest of your crew is rousing round the campfire, or your neighbors in the next site over aren't ready to call it a night, you may be glad to have a portable sound machine on hand.

When you wish you had a nightlight in your tent, use one of these. They also help small children feel more comfortable going to bed in the dark tent, and are helpful to have on your kids as they play in the campsite during evening hours.

The safest way to store your family's water also works for juice--even "warm" chocolate on cold evenings in camp (let it cool first, non-insulated bottles will get too hot to touch). Use the 12 oz. bottle with sippy adapter for wee hikers. When they grow, it works with a grown-up cap.

More tips and planning advice for camping with babies and small children, including tips for back-country camping--yes, even with children in diapers.