Taking a Baby to the Olympics

I understand that every baby must have a ticket to attend the Olympics.  I guess I was lucky that I was actually pregnant when we applied for tickets, but we didn't apply for a ticket for our unborn child, and I'm sure that plenty of ticket holders have since become pregnant and maybe had the baby already by now who weren't even thinking about a non-conceived baby needing a ticket to the Olympics.

So, this may be a moot point, but I thought I'd share my experiences taking a baby to London and if by some small miracle you had the forethought to purchase a ticket for your baby or that you even got a ticket, then you can use this information to help plan out your visit to the Nations Capitol.

I've written about travelling to London with a baby before, but I thought it would be particularly relevant for the Olympics and ideal for the "sharing" part of the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt.  I love sharing ideas and hearing about new tips for doing things that I haven't thought about before (Breastfeeding Support Groups are a great place to learn some incredible tips).

My top tips for travelling in London with a baby

1. Wear a top that has easy access and hides stains.  If you will mainly be inside for the trip or it will be warm think about leaving your jacket at home so you don't have to lug it around all day.  (A top with a pattern will hide a multitude of stains!)
2. Pack only the essentials such as a couple of nappies, a small bag of wipes, a onesie (babygrow), your phone, credit card and maybe a snack (I like granola bars) and a bottle of water.
3. Seriously consider investing in a sling when you have a baby.  Take a trip to your nearest Sling Meet to try out all the different types and get expert tips on how to use them.  They are great for travel all over London because you don't have to hunt out lifts and struggle with the pushchair down long flights of stairs.
4. Plan ahead to make sure that you know where you are going and where you may need to stop for a rest or a potty break or a meal.

I found that in the early months the sling was a lifesaver for me when travelling into London.  Ellie slept for most of the day in the sling and it left me with hands free to do almost everything I wanted to.  I also mastered how to nurse in the sling with a few adjustments which meant I could still stay on the move, catch a train etc without too much trouble, and the tail of the Maya ring sling is especially useful for covering up if you feel more comfortable that way (although beware because there is a pocket in the tail which is great for car keys but not that great when sent flying at full speed towards the baby's head).

Enjoy the Olympics from London, or your Living Room, and don't forget the hat and sun cream.

  If you have enjoyed reading this post about breastfeeding you may enjoy reading some more posts by these bloggers who are also participating in the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt in June.  Do pop along and say hi and enter to win the Grand Prize which requires you to earn at least 50 points by reading and commenting and sharing.  The Grand Prize is worth over £500 and is full of amazing breastfeeding goodies such as a pump, nursing tops and lingerie..........  The Natural Nursery has kindly offered to provide a Moby Wrap for the winner, and you can find out more about the Natural Nursery here also.

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