Outdoor toys are just as important to those indoors - they encourage your little ones to get fresh air, exercise, explore and create.

When I had children I couldn't wait to share our camping holidays with them. We now camp at least three times a year as a family of five.

Camping as a family of five, I've found out what's worth having and what isn't - here are our trusted essentials

We love playing with loose parts, and when the weather is nice we like to take our loose parts play into the garden