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OT - taking tots into the bush 23-Dec-2010 At 11:30:52 AM TonyB

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We have a Baby Bjorn front carrier plus a Kathmandu back pack baby carrier for our almost 12Kg 11mth old baby boy. We've been taking him to the bush since he was a couple of months old. The front carrier is far better when scrambling and easier to protect the baby from bushes, rocks etc. He's now too big for us to do up the top buckles. The back carrier is easier on flatter ground.

We have a little pop up tent for him that was good when he was small but now he wants to crawl around too much. A big picnic blanket with a heavy duty underside is best for him now at the crag.

I've noticed that "Use of products that contain eucalyptus oil are generally not recommended for children under six years of age" "Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma. Skin redness, irritation, and burning from handling leaves and bark. Eucalyptus oil is extremely toxic if eaten.", but I'd assume that chowing down on dry leaves, twigs and dirt (as they do) is OK.