5 Tips For Taking A Baby To A Baseball Game|Make It Memorable

Riding, swimming, fishing, laughing, and everything with kids are always delightful experiences for every parent. If you’re a baseball fan, then taking your baby to a baseball game for the first time is an incomparable experience.

If you haven’t done it yet, I would like to share a few tips for taking a baby to a baseball game from my own experience. I still remember Lily’s excitement to see a first-time baseball game live at Yankee Stadium.

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1 What Are The Best Tips For Taking A Baby To A Baseball Game?
2 Bonus: Glance Of My Personal Experience
3 Conclusion
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What Are The Best Tips For Taking A Baby To A Baseball Game?

You can just go, enjoy the game, and return home, so why do you need to follow any tricks? I won’t tell you the reasons directly, rather you will realize yourself soon.

Tip 01: Preparation Phase

Before you go for a match, you have to prepare a bit because your little star is going along to witness the first match live. For that, you have to carry a bag equipped with a few materials. But the bag has to be transparent, as it reduces the security check hassle.

Now, inside the bag, the first thing you’ll need to keep is a fresh water bottle. Because while the match is running, the water supply may not reach, and cokes tend to dehydrate fast.

Next, you’ll pack some dry food such as cookies, sandwiches, etc. I always recommend feeding your kid homemade foods as long as possible. Food items available at the stadium may be your favorite but not so tummy-friendly for your kid.

Tip 02: Extra Supplies

As you’re going with your toddler there, you may face some emergencies such as diaper changing, milking, etc. So bring formula milk, burp cloth or bib, etc. along to cover such urgencies. A sleeper or a bassinet would be a good decision, too.

A wrapper or a baby carrier would be great if you don’t have a bassinet. If you can bring an umbrella stroller, you can easily move and enjoy the game with your kid. And it can also carry a little bit extra staff within it. Moms prefer a carrier to strollers, though.

Another thing that you must carry is a good pair of noise-canceling headphones for the super loud music corners. Of course, there will be a fan base so that you can assume the desible metrics of the accumulated sound. And your kid’s ears have to be safe.

Moreover, you should keep some of your kid’s favorite toys & pacifiers in the bag. This is because your kid can cry out loud at any moment, and you don’t want to face the embarrassing looks of others. These toys will help you calm down her/him easily.

In the stadium, there would be enough gathering, which will raise the temperature, and it is expected. To keep your kid cool, you can carry a handheld charger fan along.

Tip 03: Proper Dressup & Skin Care

Lightweight clothes and baby-friendly skin care are a must

Baby skins are one of the softest things after butter, and they’re sensitive too. That’s why as a part of the preparation you should dress him/her as per the local weather. Mostly loose-fitting, comfortable clothes are preferred by elderly persons.

If you can’t find anything loose, then look for white-colored light cotton clothes. You already know that every color except white absorbs heat rapidly, which can make her/him cry.

Again, applying some sunscreen on your baby’s skin would be very wise. Before choosing any sunscreen, read the ingredients list and make sure it is safe for babies. A minimum of SPF level 30 for sunscreen will work fine for your kid. A mosquito repellent can also be helpful for your kid.

Tip 04: Right Time At Right Place

You may have already assumed my message. The weather at night gets cooler than the daytime unless the humidity plays some game here. So it would be great if you could go to a baseball game played at night. It’ll keep your baby more comfortable.

Whether it is a night game or not, it’s always better to arrive at the stadium late or leave the game earlier. Though returning home at the eleventh hour of the game is always painful. The late arrival and early leave offer you an easy traffic traffic-free passage.

Besides, some ballparks offer a “First Game” certificate, and if you can manage one for your kid, just imagine the moment she/he realizes it. Again, some pictures of the field, mother-kid moments, a selfie with a star player, an autograph on the jersey, etc., can also make the moment super joyful.

Tip: If you want your kid to be a baseball player, a home run baby moccasin would be a nice shot to grow curiosity and passion.

Tip 05: Take Advantage Of The Situation

Utilize every chance you get while traveling with your kid.

Gallery seats are not so spacious that you can stretch your leg and other body parts without drawing the attention of side persons. Try to get aisle-side seats. This will allow you and the kid to have some fresh air (gallery version).

You are coming with your kid, expecting a kid-friendly ambiance that is sometimes lacking in some stadiums. Most ballparks have a family restroom and lawn for a little rest. The restroom can help you avoid queuing. Changing the diaper would be uncomfortable if there is no restroom except your car.

If your kid is breastfeeding, look for a breastfeeding lounge, which is available in almost every stadium except the very old ones. There, you will find breast pumps for emergencies, though I prefer using your personal equipment, which is always safer. This period would be a great chance for your baby to relax a little.

If your baby feeds on formula milk, you can bring a fresh water bottle and formula powder along with it and prepare it there. Here is one thing: Make sure the stadium authority doesn’t prohibit you from bringing anything inside.

Bonus: Glance Of My Personal Experience

This is totally from my personal experience. Not a single detail is borrowed from elderly citizens. And I do like to share these with you, too. Just check them out.

Know Your Expectations

As a mother, you know your baby best, which makes you predict their every activity pretty accurately. But all of the activities happen inside the home. What if it is a crowded place?

Can you comfort them there, too? Depending on the place, such as the ballpark or places where people gather around babies, reactions do vary, and only you, as a mother, can understand and control that.

Normally, a baseball game lasts for 4+ hours. Now, think about the things your baby is going to do during that period. Sleeping, pee=potty, hunger, etc., just think of it.

Once you’re done thinking, plan according to that. Such as food, water, diaper stock, extra dress, check-in-check-out time, etc.

Cut Your Coat According To Your Cloth

If you’re really wishing to watch a baseball game live with your kid, you better make a budget for that. There are numerous facts that you’re going to handle with money, so make every step count.

First, start with small baseball matches, not the big famous team’s matches. You may hardly get such a big match ticket, but it may not be for your kid.

Small matches are less crowded and will make your kid’s experience very memorable. And the ticket prices also matter.

Again, the staff you’ll have to bring along are not so easy to get at a low price, so you have to try for a big sale and save some bucks. This includes the jersey and all the other stuff, too.

Conclusion

You came to my article searching for some tips for taking your baby to a baseball game for the first time and so on. I tried to include information as much as possible. Some of them are from my personal experience, and the rest are from advice from elderly citizens and my research.

A simple, medium-sized transparent bag filled with necessary food, water, diapers, wipes, bib or burp cloth, and formula powder will be good. A baby carrier or stroller with a handheld fan is a great arrangement. Finally, enjoy the moments both of you.