How to Hike The Wave with a Baby: A Complete Guide & Gear Tips

Welcome to the ultimate guide for hiking The Wave with a baby! Today I'm breaking down the permit process, safety considerations, complete gear lists, and trailside parenting logistics to give you the confidence to tackle this bucket-list adventure with your little one.

Check out our vlog here: https://youtu.be/ZHfDy4CVgKs

*How-To Guide Overview*

*Permit Process*
• Lottery system
• Advanced: 4 months prior (https://tinyurl.com/nbjxpbuh)
• Daily: geofenced, 2 days before (https://tinyurl.com/5fnvewtj)
• Include baby on application!
• Fees required
• Day of
• Bring permit + ID
• Dirt road travel
• Trailhead check-in

*Safety & Trail Navigation*
• Review safety packet
• Download trail routes (AllTrails, etc.)
• Which destinations?
• 6.4 Miles+
• Emergency communication device
• Back-up charger

*Gear List*
• Water (4 L/person) & food
• First-aid kit
• Include baby items (e.g. infant tylenol)
• Hiking shoes (our pick: https://amzn.to/43j51tr)
• Backpack & baby carrier (our pick: https://amzn.to/4dpSWaz)
• Link above is to one option of multiple Deuter Kid Comfort models
• Sun protection
• Hat, glasses, carrier sunshade, baby safe sunscreen
• Rain gear
• Carrier rain cover (nice for wind, too!)
• Clothing
• All weather prep
• Onesie, long-sleeve, bunting, etc.
• Our light bunting: https://amzn.to/4eNfcO5

*Extra Baby Items*
• Diapering supplies
• Diapers/Wipes/Cream/Hand Sanitizer
• Dog poop bags (how we pack out used diapers!)
• Changing “station” items
• Microfiber towels: https://amzn.to/4uP8TOI
• Feeding supplies
• Comfort items (toys/music/etc.)
• Our bluetooth speaker: https://amzn.to/4dhsph2
• Check-in mirror
• Example: https://amzn.to/4wQ5BwC
• Bonus: outdoor blanket

*On the Trail*
• Baby breaks
• Every 1.5-2 hours
• EXTRA hydration
• Nap plan
• Total time/mileage
• Baby pace is slow!
• Our stats: 8.5 miles, 8 hours

*Post-Hike*
• EXTRA hydration (again!)
• Rest, rest, rest
• Regulating baby’s naps/sleeps

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*Timestamps*
0:00 Hiking The Wave with a Baby (You Can Do It!)
0:59 The Wave Permit Process & Including your Kiddo
5:34 Safety, Navigation & Trail Mapping
7:52 Essential Gear List for Desert Family Hiking
12:24 Extra Baby Items, Trailside Diapering & Comfort Hacks
16:31 On the Trail Logistics: Pacing, Feeding & Naps
19:01 Post-Hike Recovery & Re-Regulating Baby’s Sleep
20:19 Final Encouragement!

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