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 Don’t forget to bring snacks. Lots of ’em.

 Be thoroughly familiar with child first aid, and recheck your first aid kit to ensure that it contains children’s aspirin, lots of bandages (often great for psychological comfort even when the child isn’t really hurt), and tweezers for removing splinters.

 Consider bringing along the child’s best young human friend, or even their whole family. It may not fit with your idea of solitude in the wilderness, but kids usually love having a playmate while exploring the outdoors.

 How much leeway and independence you give your child depends on their age and responsibility level. You have to be able to trust that the youngster will follow instructions and not stray too far from camp when searching for huckleberries, chasing a squirrel, or some other equally distracting activity. To help combat this problem, all younger children should carry a whistle, preferably on a necklace, which they have been instructed to blow if (and only if) they become lost and need to be found.