Festivals, Families and Hunter Wellies

Festivals, Families and Hunter Wellies are on the increase as the rave generation hit their 40s. A number of summer music festivals like the Big Chill, Gulifest, Green Man, Womad and the Latitude are catering for families with a children's arena, to keep those little Sunflower Pixie Rosepetals busy while you enjoy the live music.

Here are some Festival tips for parents:

1. Make sure you want your children with you. You will miss out on some things and may like to bring a nanny. Not an expensive child minder but your gran or a friend or Lot's of friends who can share the childcare.

2. Try to travel light, most essentials will be on site. But do not forget to pack those Hunter Wellies, not only are they fashionable but functional too. Trench foot is not good for parents or children! Not forgetting to pack plenty of wet wipes, these are great for everything.

3. Write your Mobile number on their arm with a maker and point out steward in high-vis jackets who can help them if they get lost.

4. Pick the right festival. The websites will let you know which ones have stuff on for kids. Remember there are always a few unpleasant aspects to festivals wherever it is: big crowds, loud noise, drunks and undesirables.

5. Play them some of the bands you are likely to hear at the festival. Recognizing the music will help add to their enjoyment.

6. Take plenty of snacks and drinks- festival food tends to be pricey, spicy and involve a long queues.

7. Research your festival carefully-some offer play groups and creches.

8. As soon as you get their check the map so you know where the toilets, wash areas and emergency facilities are.

9. Wheelbarrows or a Radio Flyer Wagon these are a good way to get tired kids back to the tent.

10. Try to get a pass which allows you to park close to where you are camped so you don't have to walk for miles back to your car.

11. Invest in some noise reduction headphones for your children they even come in pink or lime! Check out this site we found Peltor Kids.

12. Enjoy yourself! Even if your child moans for the whole weekend- as soon as they get home they will be telling their friends what a brilliant time they had and which famous celebrities they spotted!

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