Family Camping Trip Gone Wrong: Rain, Pink Eye & Big Feelings

[@christinefrazier]

I think camping is a fun activity for kids who are a little older. Little kids maybe just a nature walk or easy day hike

[@gaiagabby420]

I’ve watched half of this and it’s so relatable haha! My boyfriend and I were big campers, pre-baby. We tried to take our (at the time) 13 month old camping in June in Florida, and man, I oathed I would never do it again. Like Matt said you can’t really chill, you’re constantly doing something. It’s a lot of work bringing a kid on top of all the packing, cleaning, cooking, trying to keep them on their schedule, etc. I would try camping with our child again when they’re older. I really do enjoy camping in nice weather and I want my child to experience the grounding experience it is. But as a parent to young kids it’s A LOT!

[@shannellemcmillan8465]

Sages hair is incredible. Such a beautiful red. I like how chill and fun this was. But rain ruins camping all the time unless you have a trailer. 😂

[@nancycowan6109]

I’m with Matt. No way, no how. With or without kids! 🤣🤣

[@89DoraH]

Sage has grown so much!! You two look so cute when in the kitchen!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

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[@DebbieIsley]

OMG YOU TWO are either brave or crazy to take a toddler and a baby camping. It is nothing but work. They will really have fun later on. ❤❤❤❤

[@francesandrews5506]

I thought you all did great Sage & Oakley did great Just keep doing it❤

[@healthseraphic]

Camping is such a fun family adventure, but definitely not without its challenges, especially with little ones! Loved seeing the realness in this video-so relatable!

[@annjames1837]

I laughed out loud when Sage took you by the chin and said "Look at me." 😂

[@HealthNutNutrition]

😆😅 toddlers

[@TheFlinnster]

You could try camping in your backyard! Kids love it.

[@paulinab.7665]

I consider this for my kids, but even that is to hard for me 😂

[@Blacksweets]

I love Sage’s ‘I’m the captain now’ energy lol. At National Parks there are no electricity cabins you can rent. Matt can relax and you guys wouldn’t have to worry about getting wet. Then you could hike, swim and explore during the day, go back to a place that’s already established but still gives you that woodsy, outdoorsy experience. The only thing I would recommend if you do that is to bring a travel potty because there are usually only portapotties and it’s dark and scary outside at night lol.

[@kiraclarke897]

I’m actually not outdoorsy at all but we’ve had great luck camping with our little boy (he’s currently 2.5). He loves setting up, he loves being near/in the water, playing in the sand etc I’m currently pregnant so we will see how it goes with 2!

[@emuhlee16]

Hikes all the way! My 3.5 year old loves a good hike. we pack a lot of snacks and take lots of breaks to make it through and keep everyone happy 😅

[@Yololove247]

When Sage said...look at me. So cute.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I didn’t even realize she did that until I was watching the edited version haha she’s too fhnny

[@stephanieruddock1386]

My kids LOVE going to a local creek, almost more than the beach! It’s shallow and they can splash around and look for river creatures. I set up a picnic on the shore and that makes it even more fun. Sometimes if I’m extra adventurous, I bring watercolor paints and we paint with river water. My kids are 6 and 3!

[@Yololove247]

And outdoors beside a beach...zoos and visiting camp fellow friends with a plan to just go home. I'm sure they will eventually both love camping!

[@sandrex1978]

My inner child is so happy for Sage and Oakley!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

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[@ddcabatu]

I’ve brought my daughter camping when she was 6 months old, and oh boy it was probably the worst camping ever. But we’ve been patient and became more prepared for the worst to happen, so we continued camping 3-4 times every summer time. She’s 22 months old now and she’s striving! Don't get me wrong, there’s always a challenge on every camping trip, but my husband and I love camping so much so we’re hoping she’ll love it too 😅

[@DharminderSethi-i9d]

"Mommy...look at me" *holds chin and turns* SO CUTE I LOVE AND LAUGHED ❤😂

[@vikkiskomarokha150]

Sage is such a mood during the icecream making portion 😂

[@magilicuddy1827]

I have a 3 yr old and a 1.5 yr old and we went on 2 camping trips the past month. The kids had a blast and so did we but it was soo much work. So worth it tho! I cant wait to go again next year 😄

[@hannahkate2342]

Camping yes, for 2 days cause u gotta bring lots and set up, 2 nights is best

[@onelove6177]

Phew! I will say some of the best memories with our kids was doing all the things camping, vacations when they were small. In the moment it’s a lot I know! 😅 but now that all our kids have gotten much bigger, those are some of the best times we remember. I miss the days when they were little like your babies but am really loving the new stages too, less work but also less cuteness lol! When people would always tell me cherish these times I really get it now.

[@ANGELAVITULLI]

Little Cedric is so sweet ❤❤ Oakley has someone to play with. Guys I love ❤️ the tent ⛺️ Not sure is Sage will sleep in her bed yet with all the company and fresh air she will be alright.

[@rachie8346]

Ah everything you guys say hits home! We are living it too!

[@katymerk1750]

I think Matt's right and realistically they're just too young for it to be anything other than a ton of work. I'd recommend a seasonal nature walk- go to the same place in winter, spring, summer, and fall and talk to the kids about the differences you see. In the different seasons, you can pick flowers, make autumn leaf bouquets, make a snowman or a snow angel, have a picnic... it's a great daytime activity in nature but definitely a lighter lift for the parents! Another fun idea is "camping" in your own backyard. You can set up a tent and chairs and barbecue and stuff to play in all afternoon but everyone can sleep in their own beds 😂

[@supergirlll]

I would LOVE to go camping with my toddler (same age as Sage) some time soon...🤩

[@blee349]

Tent camping is not easy with kids. We used the app to rent a trailer. They set it up for you before you get there and you just leave that at camping site and let the owner know to bring it back. That is the only camping i would do with kids under 5. We went Turkey point last week. My kids are 4 and 2. It was so much fun. We even did wineries and loved it

[@abigailstahl7603]

We recently stayed in a yurt at a forest service campground, right on a lake, and it was amazing!! Way more chill than tent camping. Our 3 yo and 3 month old did amazing. I am not brave enough to tent camp quite yet with these kids 😂

[@Liz.E.]

Not sure if there are any near you, but we’ve done KOA campgrounds with our young kids (last year 4 and 2, this year 5 and 3) and it’s somewhat enjoyable! They have playgrounds, jump pad, activities for the kids etc that make it a little easier to let them be somewhat independent. The one we went to isn’t very scenic but you still get that camping experience! Either way, lots of work with packing all the stuff haha.

[@cynthj]

Just to add on: Some KOAs have little "kabins" as they call them which means you don't have to worry about tents as it's a little tiny log cabin - I do think it makes it easier!

[@Liz.E.]

@@cynthj yes! We had a family join us with a 4 year old and 1 year old that did the little cabin and it was perfect since they didn’t plan/buy all the tent supplies.

[@SamanthaMahenthiran]

Loved this Family Camping vlog Nikole ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ash965]

I’m going camping with my 2 year old and I’m scared. Send prayers. Lol

[@krisloveblue]

It is hard and stressful for both parents.. We've gone dry camping and fishing every summer, it was easy when my little dude was not walking yet, coz i can easily just put him in a carrier, but now that he is active and running everywhere its gone a little harder to keep him entertained and also trying to help.. routine and schedule goes out the window (here in Alaska anyway since summer is sunny 24/7) But maybe a pop up tent would help since its a lot easier to set up than other tents, there are a lot of things to have to make things easier when camping 😊 At the end of the day everyone will be exhausted especially the kids and would sleep much more

[@emiliaowen2387]

Hi, I am teen who has been following you for a while. i just love ur videos! even tho I'm not a mom!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

You're the best! 🥰

[@brilliantbutblue]

Hope Oakley's eye healed up quickly.

[@brilliantbutblue]

I dont even have littles but there is no way in hell lm packing up all my stuff to sleep outdoors and lug it back home again. May as well just stay home. 😂. Glad you gave it another try, it made for an entertaining video if nothing else. 👍

[@pallyberry]

you're so brave! i have a 5 1/2 month old im too scared to take anywhere farther than 30m from home!

[@cynthj]

I think it also really depends whether you are camping in the wilderness or at a resort with amenities! I've done both and the latter was much more relaxing and easier. Also - did we ever get the update whether Sage stayed in the little bed or not? :)

[@fairozzaragoza4537]

lol Matt that’s how I feel.

[@amandamartelli8811]

Can you book a cabin? Not full on glamping, but just not sleeping in a tent.

[@NikkiScatch84]

Camping was so fun as a kid. I’m not that into it now.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I still like it but for a short time

[@fuzzles93]

Ya camping isn’t for relaxing lol it’s for making family memories lol … we have been taking my 2 year old since he was born and next summer it’s him and baby number 2 so hoping it goes as smooth. Obv a hectic time here and there but also our best memories too. We have a trailer though so it’s much easier

[@surlespasdondine]

We love making memories travelling to differenr countries with the kids, hiking and so much more. If we ever tried camping we'd rent a trailer for sure.

[@cassieleefryeklund5623]

Our kids are going to be 3 years apart too. Older girl and younger boy. He is due 6 days after our girls 3rd birthday

[@maka91kz]

😄 the soundtracks during camping made it for me. 8.40 Oakley is rubbing his ear, is that normal ? My baby does it too 🤔

[@surlespasdondine]

sometimes it means they are teething.

[@MarcDube-yv7ij]

A REal life PriNce and PriNcess

[@cjgamer830]

Pink Eye?! I Hope Everything Is Fine Now Guys! ❤

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yeah luckily no one else got it and it was just a few days. He didn’t seemed bothered by it

[@Suebearish]

Pop top camper much more comfortable with a family. Not so much gear to pack and set up, comfortable beds

[@karik7579]

just because it wasn't perfect doesn't mean it's a fail. Change your mind set. Not everything is flowers and bows.

[@brittanyrochte8479]

Did Sage sleep on her mattress?!? Lol

[@doravalencia2214]

I hate camping.. find easy hikes.. bike rides where they're just strapped

[@Пончикот-я1ч]

forget all your usual life style activities with a baby and toddler)))

[@thatnomadicduo1941]

Where is Cashew?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

We didn’t bring her for this trip. We need a bigger car she wouldn’t fit and it was already a lot with the two kids

[@yoitskate6086]

My husband would not take vacations with kids. We took a few day trips like Zoo….Six Flags etc and even those were not fun for him. So we did not go anywhere as a family 😢

[@surlespasdondine]

oh that's sad I'm sorry!

[@obensonderisma7577]

Kfwepu❤🎉😢😂

[@COACH-CARBOHYDRATE]

Because hotdogs and hamburgers are really healthy, yeah right no wonder why none of these people have really good fitness, Carbs FTW!! 💪💪💪

[@keniakennedy9016]

When my kids were young we had summer camp outs in our backyard……set up the tent, bbq’d hot dogs and s’mores. They thought it was awesome! Bonus - they got the experience/practice and we didn’t have to pack the car and drive for hours. It gets much easier ages 5 and beyond! ⛺️🌲🚣🏻‍♂️😎