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January 26, 2022

The Best Baby Carriers for Hiking & Outdoor Adventures

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE

As outdoorsy mamas (or at least moms that spend a lot of time outside), we get asked a lot about gear recommendations. The Run Wild My Child team that brings you the articles on this website is made up of 30+ writers, all parents on a mission to spend time outside with our kids and help inspire and encourage other parents to do the same. Between us and all our kids, we’ve tried and tested…

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October 21, 2021

Best Gifts for Outdoor Moms

In FAVORITE GEAR, GIFT GUIDE, HOLIDAYS

With the holidays coming up, I thought it was time to update our list of what outdoorsy moms really want to receive. Getting my kids and family outside and adventuring is a top priority, so gear and clothing that helps me do that are always at the top of my list. I’m also a big fan of experience gifts, particularly those that involve nature and being outside, learning a new skill, or about nature. We…

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April 27, 2021

10 Hiking Essentials for Families

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Have you heard of the concept of the 10 essentials for hiking? It’s a basic gear list that attempts to prepare you for all the things that could possibly happen while out hiking. The list is composed of items in ten categories, to cover everything you may need out on a hiking adventure. And hiking with kids is definitely an adventure! Today, Creative Team member and Arkansas mom of 2, Nichole Holze walks us through…

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January 27, 2020

Hiking With A Toddler

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Hiking with kids of any age is always an adventure. But, hiking with a toddler (age 1-3) presents its own set of unique challenges and obstacles. However, we believe that hiking with our kids, even in those difficult toddler years, is incredibly beneficial, rewarding and (dare we say) fun! Whether you’re hiking in national parks or on local trails close to home, making the extra effort to go hiking with a toddler is worth it…

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November 13, 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking with Kids

In HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Lately, I’ve received a lot of questions about how to get started hiking with kids. Parents want to know how old kids should be when they start, what to pack, where to go and how to motivate their kids. I’m here to provide some answers! My husband and I have been hiking with our kids since the time they could walk. Actually, we started well before that with babies in carriers! We’ve definitely learned a…

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