How to bring your baby to a non-kid-friendly conference
This article only tries to give some tips we got from taking Camilo to the Foro Internacional de Software Libre.
- drink a lot of water. This is very important if you are nursing.
- go with your partner or somebody that can take care of the baby part time… Take turns.
- take it easy. Don’t try to attend every session.
- when is your turn to stay with the baby don’t assume that you are gonna be able to attend any session. If you do then is a bonus.
- find a hotel near the conference place. It would be much better if the conference is in a hotel and you stay in that hotel.
- look for the more comfortable place in the building and go there when you need to rest with the baby (not necesary sleeping).
- take clothes for the baby and enough disposable diapers. We use 7th Generation Diapers when travelling…