to feel uncomfortable taking a baby camping in a tent?

[strawberrypip]

hello,

partner really wants to go away with a group of friends for a few nights in the next couple of months (obviously staying in separate places and meeting outside at the beach etc. when there) our baby will be 8 months old around the time he is thinking.

a getaway is great, however as can be expected at such short notice a lot of places are booked or fairly expensive. so conversation has turned towards getting tents and camping. I feel really uncomfortable at the idea of this with a young baby.

firstly, because the temperature changes in this country and how quick it can suddenly get cold. secondly, I will have no access to electricity, so no hot water to make up her food and no way to charge phone in case of an emergency. thirdly, I just dont like the idea of sleeping outside with my baby just doesnt feel very protected. so on the basis of all this it would not be very relaxing for me at all or my baby I don't think.

my partner has now got the hump with me and says I'm ruining the plans.

i dont want to be a spoil sport but I dont like camping anyway let alone with an 8 month old to worry about too.

what do you think?

@Iverunoutofnames he knows I dont like camping but has it in his head now - I'm going to have to just keep reiterating that I really dont want to go

taking a baby on hols anywhere is tough and not at all relaxing,

Not true for everyone. I took my 10 month old to Mallorca on my own as a single parent and it was amazing. I would mostly do city/activity breaks before having DS so found the beach break chilled and relaxing, especially as he still napped twice a day. It was a great age to take him.

rain makes camping absolutely miserable
I always hope for rain when we go! But only at night. Love the sound. Not so much fun in the day.

OP if you are not keen on camping anyway then I don't think you should go with a baby. It is doable for those used to camping and enjoy it but I don't think you would find it fun from what you've said. Maybe try it when the baby is a toddler and more independent.