Does the thought of babywearing on rainy days sound like a daunting, seemingly impossible task? You’re not alone. When I was a Hike it Baby Branch Ambassador in the Pacific Northwest, we always saw a steep decline in participation once the rainy season started. However, once we started posting photos of hiking in the rain with a baby strapped to us, we started getting questions about how ...
Just because you're outside hiking in the rain doesn’t mean you have to be soaked to the bones. Make sure you are covering yourself and your kiddo from head to toe in waterproof gear. With careful planning and the right accessories to keep you warm and dry, you and your kiddo can enjoy your hikes and play in the rain longer.
1. Go beyond the raincoat
When dressing your child, a ...
WELCOME TO THE THIRD AND FINAL POST OF A THREE PART SERIES FROM OUR GUEST BLOGGER, MARY FINLEY! MARY SHARES HER STORY OF RAISING HER KIDS TO BE OUTDOORSY THROUGH ALL OF THE CHALLENGES AND CHANGES THAT LIFE HAS THROWN THEIR WAY. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 first!
Shortly before my fortieth birthday, after having spent several years raising two kids and recovering from a serious injury, I f...
Cooler, wet temperatures and shorter days tend to keep families indoors during this time of year. It’s a lot of work to bundle the kids up to go hiking in the rain and cold. And less hours of sunlight makes it harder to find time with busy schedules to intentionally get out and play. But you don’t have to let these obstacles stop you from getting out with your kids … they nee...
Hike it Baby recently participated in an open house with the Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin, with the help of our Advisory Board member James Edward Mills. The Nelson Institute event included a screening of the film "Breaking Trail," a film which follows Emily Ford as she becomes the first woman and person of color to embark on a thru-hike o...
An all-in-one guide to footwear for your family's winter adventures!
In partnership with the awesome team at Merrell
We know that time in nature is good for the mind, body, and soul all year round. However, uncomfortable kiddos (and their adults) make for a less-than-enjoyable experience for everyone. While choosing the right clothing layers is extremely important (check out this art...
As we head into winter and have the added challenge of trying to stay warm, one of the most common questions we get is, “How do I dress my family for outdoor adventures in the cold, and what other gear do we need?” While the answer depends largely on where you live, we have compiled some helpful tips, gear suggestions and links to past blogs so that you have all the information you...
A Visual Guide created in partnership with our friends at Turtlefur. (en español abajito!)
Photo: Michelle Pearl Gee
Whether it is your first time stepping out into the winter weather for an adventure with your family, you have a new baby, or perhaps you just need a quick refresh, our Hike it Baby guide has got you covered. We’ve put the basics, and our favorite parent tips...
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With so much focus on how to dress baby in the winter, we often forget that babywearing parents need to stay, warm, dry and cozy too! It’s important to remember that you and baby both need to maintain a normal body temperature, so you want to avoid those extremes causing you to be too cold or sweat too much. Too much clothing plus carrying a...
Hike it Baby’s Winter Walk with Wox is in full swing!
The challenge is for everyone to spend 10 minutes walking outside every day for the month of February. You can find more information here. And while this list isn’t limited to walking-specific activities, almost all of them include some element of moving your body for 10 minutes outside. The best part is that getting outside ...
