MUSIC FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE SAFETY

First

• Happy hydration: Summer festivals can mean unrelenting heat. Just ask last year’s GrassRoots attendees. Keep your energy up and the kiddos from burning out by packing enough water bottles for the whole family.

• Shelter from the sun: Sunscreen. We suggest using high-SPF lotion that rubs into your skin dry and doesn’t contain harmful chemicals. Enough said.

• Noise-canceling headphones: Ear protection from the loud sounds of the festival is a must for even the heartiest little headbanger. Keep your kid from becoming one of the 5 million children and adolescents the CDC estimates have suffered lasting damage from noise exposure.

The Comforts Of Home

• An ungodly amount of fresh diapers: Pack a to-go bag full of them. Then pack more. You’ll never regret being prepared with replacement underwear, plenty of baby wipes, coconut oil, and baby butt paste — especially when baths are not an option.

• Build a home base: Once you’re at the main festival grounds, establishing a central meeting place to eat meals, rest, and form a plan for the day is a must. A mobile canopy and camping chairs are highly recommended.

• Snacks, snacks, and more snacks: Getting quality nutrition from your festival food while also saving money is a tall order if you’re not prepared with your own stash. Fresh fruits like apples and berries are always a crowdpleaser, but we won’t judge you if you also go for cheese sticks, pretzels, and other convenient options for living handto-mouth at the music fest.