Kids & Family Archives - Nikwax NA https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/category/kids-family/ Nikwax Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:44:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nikwax.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.webp Kids & Family Archives - Nikwax NA https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/category/kids-family/ 32 32 Top Tips for Camping Season Prep https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/top-tips-for-camping-season-prep/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/top-tips-for-camping-season-prep/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 15:55:08 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3600 It’s nearly here! Camping season is just about upon us. To help you get ready for your upcoming adventures we have created a list of to-do items and top tips for every camper. Prep your camping gear in advance to prevent your first (and subsequent) trips from going off the rails. Here are our top...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/top-tips-for-camping-season-prep/feed/ 0 How to Clean and Re-Waterproof your Child’s Rain Jacket https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-childs-rain-jacket/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-childs-rain-jacket/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:19:07 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3398 Over time, rain jackets can lose their water-repellency. Waterproofing doesn’t last forever. Whether from playing in the rain or a muddy dog wanting snuggles, a dirty jacket will stop repelling water. Luckily, it’s easy to clean and re-waterproof your rain jacket so you can stay dry. The trick is to clean your jacket first. Most...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-childs-rain-jacket/feed/ 0 How to Wash Your Child’s Down Jacket https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-your-childs-down-jacket/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-your-childs-down-jacket/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:13:44 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3394 Anyone who spends time sleeping, skiing, hiking, or otherwise adventuring outside understands that a down coat (or bag, or booties, or gloves, or, yes, even hats) can mean the difference between basic survival and enjoyment. Down offers an unbeatable warmth to weight ratio. It’s perhaps the best insulator out there. Adults and children alike should...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-wash-your-childs-down-jacket/feed/ 0 How to Clean (and Add Water-Repellency to) Your Child’s Fleece Jacket https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-add-water-repellency-to-your-childs-fleece-jacket/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-add-water-repellency-to-your-childs-fleece-jacket/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:06:28 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3387 Fleece jackets are a favorite once the temperatures start dropping. They’re versatile, cozy, and stylish! But how do you properly wash these fuzzy layers? It’s quite easy to clean fleece, and if you use proper care, you can help you and your child’s fleece item stay clean and toasty. Read on to learn how to...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-add-water-repellency-to-your-childs-fleece-jacket/feed/ 0 How to Clean and Re-Waterproof Your Child’s Ski Jacket https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-childs-ski-jacket/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-childs-ski-jacket/#respond Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:45:54 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3380 Over time, ski jackets can lose their water-repellency. Waterproofing doesn’t last forever. Whether from rolling around in the snow or spilled drinks a dirty jacket will stop repelling water. Luckily, it’s easy to clean and re-waterproof your kiddo’s ski jacket. The trick is to clean the jacket first. Most times, it’s dirt, body oils, and...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-clean-and-re-waterproof-your-childs-ski-jacket/feed/ 0 From Camp Out to BaseCamp- How to Create Your Own Living Room Campsite https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/from-camp-out-to-basecamp-how-to-create-your-own-living-room-campsite/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/from-camp-out-to-basecamp-how-to-create-your-own-living-room-campsite/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:52:42 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3200 There are times when we crave the outdoors, want nothing more than to sleep under the stars, but alas, cannot. In order to help assuage your “camp lust” here are some ideas for turning your living room into the great outdoors. Chill Camping with Kids (or anyone young at heart) To create the full living...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/from-camp-out-to-basecamp-how-to-create-your-own-living-room-campsite/feed/ 0 How to Camp in Your Own Back Yard https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-camp-in-your-own-back-yard/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-camp-in-your-own-back-yard/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:12:44 +0000 https://www.nikwax.com/?p=3198 Do you love the relaxed feeling of sitting around a campfire late at night with the stars shining and no noise except the brief breezes through the trees, the crackling of the fire and the laughs from your family when someone’s marshmallow catches on fire? While that is a feeling we may want right now,...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-camp-in-your-own-back-yard/feed/ 0 Winter Fun With Kids https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/winter-fun-with-kids/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/winter-fun-with-kids/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:40:46 +0000 http://nikwax.wordpress.com/?p=1502 Few things in life are as inspiring as the anticipation of the first snowfall, especially for parents. You know who you are. You’ve watched your child’s eyes light up at the first snow of the season, and shared the same purity of spirit. Hot chocolate steaming in a mug, you gather by the window planning...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/winter-fun-with-kids/feed/ 0 Five Steps to Keeping Your Kids Dry and Happy on Halloween https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/five-steps-to-keeping-your-kids-dry-and-happy-on-halloween/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/five-steps-to-keeping-your-kids-dry-and-happy-on-halloween/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:55:29 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=2003 For those of us who didn’t grow up on Maui, we’re sadly familiar with the weather crushing our Halloween dreams. Nothing ruins the perfect pink princess dress quicker than a down parka. Don’t even get us started on the wrecked silhouette of a superhero unitard when the rain starts falling. Superheroes don’t wear raincoats! Alas,...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/five-steps-to-keeping-your-kids-dry-and-happy-on-halloween/feed/ 1 Outdoor Adventures with Baby https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/outdoors-adventures-with-baby/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/outdoors-adventures-with-baby/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:34:42 +0000 http://www.nikwax.com/?p=1945 I cannot pretend to be an expert in getting babies outdoors. I have only one offspring thus far, and what works for one family may very well be hell for another. Every baby is different and develops at different speeds. I am lucky(?) to have a very active, outgoing kiddo who likes going outside. He...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/outdoors-adventures-with-baby/feed/ 0 Paddleboarding (and other outdoor activities) While Pregnant https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/paddleboarding-and-other-outdoor-activities-while-pregnant/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/paddleboarding-and-other-outdoor-activities-while-pregnant/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:38:34 +0000 http://nikwax.wordpress.com/?p=1714 As an active outdoor woman, pregnancy can bring some of your favorite pastimes to a screeching halt. I have found this to be mostly the case, however there are some things you can do to prevent yourself from going totally insane. Paddleboarding was that thing for me. I did consider, and even try, some other...

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]]> https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/paddleboarding-and-other-outdoor-activities-while-pregnant/feed/ 2 How to add warmth to your Halloween costume https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-add-warmth-to-your-halloween-costume/ https://nikwax.com/en-us/posts/how-to-add-warmth-to-your-halloween-costume/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:51:49 +0000 http://nikwax.wordpress.com/?p=1477 Unless you live in Southern California or Miami, chances are you are freezing your buns off every year on Halloween. And every year you think to yourself, “Man, I need to come up with a way to add warmth to my costume. Why am I wearing this sexy French maid outfit anyway? Are French maids...

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