I have a 3yo and a 3 month old. The baby was 6 weeks old on her first trip, in November, in Washington. We rented a small travel trailer for that trip because she was so small, but come summer she will be in the tent like her brother was at 6 months. Like everyone else said, big tent, lots pf extra clothes, TOWELS and blankets. We also bring special snacks, shovels, buckets, balls, sunscreen, extra wipes. Embrace the dirt though, expect to have filthy kids. Child carriers are essential if you want to hike or anything, the younger you get the. Started the better. My 3yo has done 12 mi hikes in one no problem. This last trip he got his own sleeping bag which he was really excited about. He also has his own headlamp, lantern and camp chair. Things like that make it more special, and more fun. iPad mounted to the back of the seat in front of him is a life saver on long stretches in the car. We put it away at camp though. Think of all the stuff you like to do at camp, they will like it too. Being a parent is really an excuse to be a kid again. It's a blast! Also plan quiet stuff to do while the baby sleeps, like card games. My wife is really into baby wearing, which sounds kind of hippie, but really works well for the baby and the parents. I've waxed skis while wearing a baby. The baby sleeps, stays warm and your hands are free. Supposedly it does all kinds of great things for the kids emotional development too. That's my wife's deal though. I just know it's convient. Camping with little ones changes camping, but it's really cool to watch them fall in love with it and have a great time in the outdoors. My son would rather have a stick and some dirt to dig in than anything else, and nothing beats him cuddling in with me to look at the stars next to the fire.
