Does anyone have any advice they could share on camping with a baby or taking a baby to a festival?
Camping/Festivals with a Baby
Started by
Bliss Kiss
, Apr 27 2011 03:21 PM
46 replies to this topic
#2
-
- VibeTribe
- 8,847 posts
Posted 27 April 2011 - 03:55 PM
Strangecreek
Family camping
Pack and Play in the tent for sleeping
Parents alternate nights "off"
Sun screen
Lots of water
It helps if you are with other families so everyone can pitch in with things things like meals and keeping an eye on the kids. If there are older kids that are willing to keep an eye and an ear out for your baby when it falls asleep at night you can pay them to text you if baby wakes up...keep in mind this isn't a night off because the older kids get tired so you need to check in at set break etc
Family camping
Pack and Play in the tent for sleeping
Parents alternate nights "off"
Sun screen
Lots of water
It helps if you are with other families so everyone can pitch in with things things like meals and keeping an eye on the kids. If there are older kids that are willing to keep an eye and an ear out for your baby when it falls asleep at night you can pay them to text you if baby wakes up...keep in mind this isn't a night off because the older kids get tired so you need to check in at set break etc
#5
-
- VibeTribe
- 3,906 posts
Posted 27 April 2011 - 06:49 PM
Lots of warm clothes for nighttime - HATS
everything Phishfolk said
earplugs for the lil one
a sunshade for the field
Depending on when, we used to get a real small blow up pool & fill it up under our sunshade on the field at Vibes to keep them cool
Baby, wipes, baby wipes, BABY WIPES
stroller or wagon to nap in, get places-my kids slept through 3 thunder bobby's in a row in a wagon w/ a pillow as a mattress
I'll think of more - congrats
everything Phishfolk said
earplugs for the lil one
a sunshade for the field
Depending on when, we used to get a real small blow up pool & fill it up under our sunshade on the field at Vibes to keep them cool
Baby, wipes, baby wipes, BABY WIPES
stroller or wagon to nap in, get places-my kids slept through 3 thunder bobby's in a row in a wagon w/ a pillow as a mattress
I'll think of more - congrats
What everyone has already said. Some key things to repeat are sunscreen, hats, and earplugs. I cringe every time I see a baby without hearing protection!!
#8
-
- VibeGuide
-
- 7,010 posts
VibeGuide
Posted 29 April 2011 - 12:40 AM
Oh and check out this list. At the bottom there is a kids section, you you think of anything that can be added let me know 
http://www.gathering...ead.php?t=51669
http://www.gathering...ead.php?t=51669
#9
-
- VibeTribe
- 27 posts
Posted 29 April 2011 - 01:57 PM
Thanks for all the great suggestions, tips and baby love.
We're thinking of flying out to Yonder's Northwest String Summit festival. It would be our baby's first flight, camping and festival experience. She'll be 7 months by then. We're optimistic... and scared.
We're thinking of flying out to Yonder's Northwest String Summit festival. It would be our baby's first flight, camping and festival experience. She'll be 7 months by then. We're optimistic... and scared.
#11
-
- VibeTribe
- 3,906 posts
Posted 29 April 2011 - 05:37 PM
I think that you need to live the life you want & take the baby with you everywhere. Babies are adaptable & flexible. My kids will go anywhere & do anything, they can stay out late, go to bed early, travel far, eat whenever & whatever & it's because we've always just brought them everywhere. It's all they know.
Cate's 1st fest was Vibes 05, she was 4 mos old. Jess's first was Vibes 07, she was about 7 mos. They've gone to fests every summer of their lives (they're now 4 & 6). I think they key is: be prepared to leave whenever necessary. If you don't try to force them into something, or pushing themselves, they won't melt down (until they're 2 or 3)
Cate's 1st fest was Vibes 05, she was 4 mos old. Jess's first was Vibes 07, she was about 7 mos. They've gone to fests every summer of their lives (they're now 4 & 6). I think they key is: be prepared to leave whenever necessary. If you don't try to force them into something, or pushing themselves, they won't melt down (until they're 2 or 3)
#12
-
- VibeTribe
- 2,940 posts
Posted 29 April 2011 - 06:16 PM
A baby that little is very easy to travel with, besides the "stuff" factor. Take advantage while you can!
By the way Bliss Kiss Royal was just asking about you on the family board the other day! How funny that you posted here after so long!
By the way Bliss Kiss Royal was just asking about you on the family board the other day! How funny that you posted here after so long!
#14
-
- VibeTribe
- 4,002 posts
Posted 01 May 2011 - 07:16 PM
a suggestion I read from elsewhere...is to use a clip or a lock to lock the tent from the inside (a shower curtain ring works well) that way the baby can't escape (if they're old enough to use a zipper) and you can sleep a little more soundly knowing no one can get into your tent.
How old will the baby be for his/her first fest?
How old will the baby be for his/her first fest?
#16
-
- VibeTribe
- 6,626 posts
Posted 02 May 2011 - 01:24 PM
we had an 8 month old at strangecreek last year. she slept in her pack n play in our tent and we set up a little battery operated tea light in the middle of the tent, so if she woke up for any reason, she wouldn't be in pitch blackness, surrounded by sounds she's not used to. it worked swimmingly!!
we also used our big stroller (much better for fests than an umbrella stroller. they recline easy for naptime and are just easier to navigate not-paved areas) and kept the tray filled with water for her to splash in. i highly recommend it. she stayed hydrated and entertained in the sun all weekend.
we also used our big stroller (much better for fests than an umbrella stroller. they recline easy for naptime and are just easier to navigate not-paved areas) and kept the tray filled with water for her to splash in. i highly recommend it. she stayed hydrated and entertained in the sun all weekend.
#20
-
- VibeTribe
- 2,940 posts
Posted 03 May 2011 - 12:32 PM
Toddy has been searching ear protection for the baby as soon as I got pregnant.
He's a bit worried about me being there this year and her being so small. I guess we'll see.
Back when we had itty bittys we would use cotton and a snug hat over her head, especially at night time when it got cooler. Friends of mine used the cotton balls with tape but that never worked so well for us. There are also tiny little headphones which are supposed to work great.
#24
-
- VibeTribe
- 656 posts
Posted 03 May 2011 - 08:19 PM
This is what we got when Damien was only 5 months old for his first festival. Worked great!
http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/B002SW3EZQ
http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/B002SW3EZQ
#25
-
- VibeTribe
- 3,906 posts
Posted 04 May 2011 - 01:12 PM
I use wax earplugs. You can break them into little pieces, they mold to the ear canal so they're not uncomfortable & they can't get them out themselves!
Wende-if you're talking about strangecreek, it's really not as loud there as the other fests (at least I don't think so). they also seem to keep the sound levels down during the day & tun them up the later it goes - maybe that's just me?
Wende-if you're talking about strangecreek, it's really not as loud there as the other fests (at least I don't think so). they also seem to keep the sound levels down during the day & tun them up the later it goes - maybe that's just me?
#28
-
- VibeTribe
- 4,331 posts
Posted 09 May 2011 - 12:13 PM
I was considering this too, and a comment I got on the Telluride Bluegrass board was it's much easier to take them camping BEFORE they can walk. So do it at 7 months. Our problem was our baby will be only 10 weeks during Bluegrass, way too young I think.
I would get one of those wagons everyones mentioning. Kids seem to love those! And we have a BOB stroller, that thing is a workhorse in carrying kids/stuff. If you bring straps, you can rig even more stuff to it to carry things around. On the field you could collapse it so it doesn't block anyones view, or sit in the back with the sunshade and dont worry about it. The most popular is the Kelty Sunshades.
I would get one of those wagons everyones mentioning. Kids seem to love those! And we have a BOB stroller, that thing is a workhorse in carrying kids/stuff. If you bring straps, you can rig even more stuff to it to carry things around. On the field you could collapse it so it doesn't block anyones view, or sit in the back with the sunshade and dont worry about it. The most popular is the Kelty Sunshades.
#36
-
- VibeTribe
- 959 posts
Posted 07 June 2011 - 08:16 PM
can't say enuf about the baby wipes, they adapt well to camping with adults also LOL
My daughter's first show was Buffett at 6 months old, she has since been to 4 vibes and this will be her 7th Stonehenge, 4 strange creeks, 1 wormtown at 4 yo and 2 phanphests and 2 bears picnics. She always finds other cool kids to hang with or baby sit LOL
as Mama Kel said - they do adapt well and what better people to have them psueudo grow up with then other cool hippie kidz
nice break from the "pressures of the city", my now 14 year old looks forward to her festival tour each summer
My daughter's first show was Buffett at 6 months old, she has since been to 4 vibes and this will be her 7th Stonehenge, 4 strange creeks, 1 wormtown at 4 yo and 2 phanphests and 2 bears picnics. She always finds other cool kids to hang with or baby sit LOL
as Mama Kel said - they do adapt well and what better people to have them psueudo grow up with then other cool hippie kidz
nice break from the "pressures of the city", my now 14 year old looks forward to her festival tour each summer
#40
-
- VibeGuide
-
- 6,539 posts
VibeGuide
Posted 16 June 2011 - 06:35 PM
Earphones, earphones, earphones! My two and a half year old has been to the vibes two years in a row, lots more shows, and loves it! I have a new baby coming any day now, and will be there this year with the whole gang!
This.
I cannot count the number of times someone we don't know has come up to us at a show to praise the fact that Benji has earphones
#44
-
- VibeTribe
- 2,940 posts
Posted 23 June 2011 - 07:02 PM
Man, we are lucky, Benji actually asks for his headphones
One thing that you and Beany did that I really liked was Benji's wristband (made out of duct tape?) with your contact info on it. That is brilliant.
#45
-
- VibeTribe
- 3,906 posts
Posted 25 June 2011 - 10:41 PM
I wish our kids were willing to wear theirs. Tara and Sol both kept trying to rip them off during Jorma's set this weekend. Maybe they're onto something...
wax earplugs! They can't pull them out!
One thing that you and Beany did that I really liked was Benji's wristband (made out of duct tape?) with your contact info on it. That is brilliant.
They also make temporary tattoos that you can buy with your phone number on them. Saw them on the internet somewhere
