…By Alan Peterson for TDPel Media. A mum who decided to take her 11-week-old baby to a festival faced criticism from strangers who thought she was “nuts”.
Katie Tradie, a 29-year-old retail assistant from Swansea, along with her husband Adam, a 34-year-old plumber, took their three children – Gethin (six), Roux (three), and Torvi (11 weeks) – to the In It Together Festival in Margam, Wales.
Despite the backlash, Katie and Adam firmly believe in the positive experience of attending festivals as a family.
The Joy of Festival Camping:
Having previously attended festivals as a family, Katie and Adam have noticed their children’s love for the experience.
The family enjoys camping together in a teepee and spending their days watching music acts and engaging in activities such as painting and coloring specifically designed for children.
Katie explains, “We are massive music lovers, and so are the kids – they love camping.
We go camping quite a bit as a family, and this is the perfect mix for us really.
We only take the children to family-friendly festivals that have the perfect mix of kids and adult stuff.”
Preparing for Festivals with Kids:
To ensure a smooth festival experience for their children, Katie suggests bringing a variety of activities to keep them entertained.
She advises, “We take lots of coloring books with us and bubbles for the kids to run around with.
We always take a little wagon too – they are fabulous as you can pull the children along in them.
You can decorate it with fairy lights so that when we are pulling them around at night, other people can see you.”
Additionally, Katie emphasizes the importance of being prepared for any unexpected situations by packing a comprehensive medical kit.
Breaking Stereotypes and Encouraging Family Fun:
Katie acknowledges that many parents may not understand or realize that it is possible to take children to festivals.
However, her experience with her 11-week-old baby, Torvi, at the festival on May 27, 2022, proved to be less challenging than expected.
She expresses, “A lot of people don’t understand that it can be done and think it can be very overwhelming to take the kids.
In reality, it is a very fulfilling experience.”
Katie emphasizes that her children, being exposed to the festival culture for the first time, genuinely enjoy the music and the overall atmosphere.
The Importance of Family Bonding:
For Katie, attending festivals as a family is a non-negotiable.
She shares, “We always spend the whole festival as a family and never split up.”
Katie found the In It Together Festival to be family-friendly, providing quieter areas for families seeking a break from the main bustling areas.
She reveals, “The In It Together Festival was fab; there were lots of babies there – I was not the only one.”
Top Tips for Taking Children to Festivals:
Katie offers her top tips for parents planning to bring their children to festivals:
1. Take lots of activities to keep the children entertained.
2. Choose family-friendly festivals that offer quieter areas for children.
3. Write your phone number on your children for added safety.
4. Be well-prepared by stocking up on necessary medicines.
5. Stick together as a family to avoid getting separated in the crowd.
Conclusion:
Despite facing criticism, Katie and Adam continue to embrace the experience of attending festivals as a family.
By providing tips and sharing their positive experiences, they hope to encourage other parents to give it a try and create lasting memories together.
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