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So I was talking to a friend of mine and she wants to make it to Roo as much as I do, only thing is we both have small children. Basically it would be her, her husband and two little ones and me, my wife and our two littles. The kids would be ages 2-5. What would be the best way to go, accommodations-style?
I know that we would be making sacrifices on what acts we would see, but on the overall, who has taking children and what kind of groove is there for the little Rooers?
Take them and stay in the family camp section. Visit KidzJam and have fun. I would also suggest a smaller festival first to get them used to it. Bonnaroo can be a bit of a marathon.
BUT - at Disney are they camping? It can be kinda rough out there. At Disney I am sure that you went back to a nice quiet air conditioned hotel - that's not gonna happen at 'roo unless you get a hotel package or get an RV
I wouldn't say that either - it's all up to the parent. I don't take my kids because it is my vacation from them but there are plenty of parents who do take their kids and they have a blast.
Just be aware that there is noise 24/7 - not just from the music but from rowdy festy people, it's really really hot and there is not much relief to it without an RV, your kids WILL see nudity and people on all sorts of substances (be prepared to answer questions) and be ready to be responsible and realize that you may miss the late night shows and may miss some shows that you really wanted to see if the kids don't feel well or need to be in some shade or need to eat or pottty or anything else that kids require
Post by WooHooRooRoo on Jul 8, 2010 20:08:14 GMT -5
I took my daughter to our 1st Roo this year & we had a blast! She's a bit older (8), but she had a great time! I suggest 3 or 4 battery opperated fans, and 1 misting bottle w/ fan for each kid.. Also a durable wagon will do wonders when their little legs get tired. Sunscreen & plent water are a must too!! Family Camping is a must & there are great people in Family Camping! We felt very welcome there & met some GREAT people!!
They make these little folding toilet seats that can either be folded flat to put on a toilet seat, or fold the little side parts under and they make a mini-potty that you attach a bag underneath. I wish I could remember the brand, but if you have kids you probably know what I mean. Don't bother buying the overpriced refills, just use big ziplock bags, with a few paper towels or a baby diaper in the bottom. This will save you a LOT of grossness in the port-a-lets!
Post by indigrainbow on Jul 18, 2010 22:13:51 GMT -5
If you are a responsible parent that not only takes care of your kids at Bonnaroo but also makes sure their good time is priority over yours, then I applaud you, but yeah that's something else to expect, some people don't feel the same way so you might get the occasional person yelling at your family "leave your kids at home, this is bonnarooooooo" or some other rude thing. most of the kids i saw there this year were having a blast, though, looks like KidzJam does an awesome job, and most of the people i saw around kids seemed to be respectful. I'm thinking of taking my two either next year or soon after, myself. highly recommend clicking on the link Meg left way up top for you, might even want to post this in there. good luck and have fun
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Post by indigrainbow on Jul 19, 2010 5:45:29 GMT -5
aww yaaaaay they let no d have technology again, just dont hurt yourself, ok? stay away from the tricky buttons like the tilde and function keys, just stick to the numbers and letters. im really proud of you for using a question mark, i just dont want you to get frustrated at the shift key. baby steps, no d!
ive also heard that family camping is very nice. no one knows your kids like you do, though, so just be sure and find out all you can on how to be prepared best with all kinds of crazy backup plans and extra supplies, and especially with a very little one like that be prepared that it might be too much for them which could mean deciding to cut the trip short.
Last Edit: Jul 19, 2010 6:05:22 GMT -5 by indigrainbow - Back to Top
