Did you take your 0-2 yr old to concerts/festivals?

Erin W

I'm looking for some tips for bringing along baby to outdoor summer concerts or festivals. Anything special to keep in mind (besides sunblock)?

I guess you should hang back from loud speakers at a concert...anything else? Tips for making it fun/keeping baby engaged/finding a place to BF...? Any advice or stories would be very much appreciated!

(I might use some of your tips in an upcoming article. If I quote you I'll give your username credit!)

Thanks!?

Rebekah1021

I would take a set of headphones like the one CleoKitty has on her DD in her siggy if you are going to a concert.

Just find a spot of shade to BF the baby otherwise, I think the standard diaper bag should be enough.

butterbeansmama

Since that is what DH does for a living, yes, we have taken Preston to many outdoor and indoor concerts. We sit way in the back, bring snacks and things to keep there interest (new toys, books to look at, etc.). When he was really little, he got passed around a lot...lol.

CleoKitty

I usually carry the baby in the sling and have dh carry a backpack with diapers, sippy cups and whatever else we need. We always find a place in the back with plenty of room for ds to run around and we have ear muffs for both kids for ear protection (see my sig pics.) We also found that it helps to look for other people hanging out in the back with kids and sit near them- ds ends up running around/playing with the other kids and is quite entertained.

brightning

I was at the Dave Matthews Band concert just last week and saw quite a few parents with their children in Baby Bjorns. They seemed to be rocking out and having a good time!