We just wrapped up another great Hike it Baby 30 Challenge – the first one of 2019! We’d like to thank our Hike it Baby Mid-level Sponsors and Prize Donors for the great prizes they provided for April's Hike it Baby 30 (HiB30) Challenge. The winning participants were entered into the prize drawings simply by signing up to achieve 30 miles in 30 days OR spend 30 minutes outside 3 times per week...
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family-friendly hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three beautiful hikes in South Dakota to explore with babies and young children.
What does the great outdoors in South Dakota bring to mind? The Great Plai...
I've always been an adventurer. Before my daughter and before my marriage, there was the mountains. Yosemite was my first true love, you could say, as I found myself doing back-to-back weekend solo trips to discover all her beauty. From climbing Half Dome to summitting Whitney, I've always felt drawn to the mountains and woods; and so it's by no mystery that I fell in love with someone who had ...
Hiking is a vital part of my family. When my oldest, Jack, was a baby, we easily went on 2-3 hikes a week, with or without Hike it Baby. We are all high-energy people who need to move to stay happy. In fact, hiking with Jack sleeping sweetly on my chest was our bonding time almost every day when he was a newborn. As Jack grew into a toddler, it was our special time as a family to continue to bo...
We just wrapped up another great Hike it Baby 30 Challenge – the first one of 2019! We’d like to thank our Hike it Baby Gold Sponsors for the great prizes they provided for April's Hike it Baby 30 (HiB30) Challenge. The winning participants were entered into the prize drawings simply by signing up to achieve 30 miles in 30 days OR spend 30 minutes outside 3 times per week with their families.
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Deanna hiked 8 miles with a 1,000-feet-elevation gain at 35 weeks. We weren’t a mile into our hike midway up a steep, rocky incline when my chest started to tighten and I was short of breath. My heart was beating fast and I could feel a cold sweat coming on. I was with my kids, ages 8 and 3, and abruptly stopped and told them, “Guys, we have to go back. I don’t feel too good.&...
“...but I don’t want to color inside the lines!” my 3-year-old self sobbed. My mother gathered me in her arms and assured me I didn’t have to, but I was skeptical and my tiny body heaved with a sudden burst of sadness. It was the early '80s and my mom had been called down from her jazzercise class at the YMCA because the arts and crafts class she had put me in for the hour had left me inconsola...
Clogged ducts is a phrase no breastfeeding parent wants to hear – especially when it becomes a chronic issue. It can put a damper on your outdoor adventures if not cared for properly. Complete and regular removal of milk is the best solution, and there are other steps you can take on the trail.
First and foremost, learn the signs of mastitis and take them seriously. It is a common condition th...
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three kid-friendly hikes in New Hampshire to explore at your next opportunity.
New Hamphire is a beautiful state with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors....
Oregon means rain. And a lot of it. Like six months or more of it. There is no escaping it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t wear your baby for half of the year here. Here are a few tips to babywear in the rain and keep you, baby and carrier dry! Don’t worry too much about your carrier. Mud washes out. Wet dries. It takes a lot to truly ruin a carrier. Even a silk woven wrap wi...
