https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:43:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1334111 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:43:32 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1334111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went with a 2 year old and 4 month old this summer. It was fun! Like others have said, just walking around and Storyland in city park was awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1334104 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:40:17 +0000 Mamasig 1334104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@augustmama: yes, jazz fest is also the 1st weekend of May too. I'm not aware of anything the 2nd to last weekend of April. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1333739 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:23:22 +0000 augustmama 1333739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamasig we also have the opportunity to go the first week of may. do you know if jazzfest is still happening then too?</p> <p>we also might be able to go the second to last weekend of april. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1330741 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:10:19 +0000 Mamasig 1330741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@augustmama: The last weekend of April is always the first weekend of Jazz Fest so just know the city will be crowded. I personally wouldn't take a baby to Jazz Fest but people do!</p> <p>The second weekend of April is French Quarter Festival which is definitely more family friendly - music and food all along the river. </p> <p>I agree with staying in the uptown area too. Food wise - pretty much anywhere is good - from a local hole in the wall to the fancier establishments. </p> <p>City Park has a wonderful story land area for kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1330714 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:01:28 +0000 lawbee11 1330714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@augustmama: I would stay here. Kid-friendly area and right on the streetcar line so easy access to the French Quarter. </p> <p><a href="http://neworleanshamptoninns.com/hampton-hotels/garden-district/" rel="nofollow">http://neworleanshamptoninns.com/hampton-hotels/garden-district/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1330139 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:34:00 +0000 augustmama 1330139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone - keep the advice coming! Any specific hotel recommendations would be great as well.<br /> @mamasig we will be traveling on a weekend in late April. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1329838 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:24:36 +0000 lawbee11 1329838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been with a baby, but I did go to college there! If we were to take our 5-month old, I'd probably stay in the Garden District/Uptown. Audubon Park and Audubon Zoo would be fun to do. As would just walking around in the French Quarter (Jackson Square, Cafe du Monde). But I wouldn't want to stay near Bourbon St with a baby. </p> <p>Camellia Grill is one of my favorites, but it's not baby friendly. I also really like the Gumbo Shop. Irene's is good if you want somewhere fancy for a date night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1329834 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:23:53 +0000 Mamasig 1329834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm from New Orleans. Yes, the French Quarter may not be the easiest place to navigate with a baby but there are definitely other areas to the city - Aquarum, Audubon Zoo, City Park that are perfect for kids. Depending upon when you come there could be festivals going on too. The great thing about NOLA is also that it is a laid back friendly city. </p> <p>I would definitely bring kids here!</p> <p>You can wall me if you want more info.</p> <p>Eta: if I knew around when you are going, I could give you more info. Also, there are areas to stay outside of the French Quarter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1329827 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:18:27 +0000 sarac 1329827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't mean to sound so down on the place - honest! We had an amazing time. My daughter was a champion traveler, and I felt like it was a really good investment in helping to build a love of traveling in her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1329816 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:11:38 +0000 sarac 1329816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I went this past summer when my daughter was 20 months old. Not quite a baby, but still. </p> <p>We had a WONDERFUL time. That being said - Nola isn't exactly a kid friendly destination. We went because my husband was going for work, and we tagged along. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton on Canal street, which I would not recommend. After all the young people left from the conference we were the youngest people there by 30 years - and the only ones with a kid. We went to a Marriot down the street to use the pool and it was just so much friendlier. </p> <p>We mostly hung out in the French Quarter, which again, isn't overly child friendly. It was fine, everyone was polite enough - but certainly nothing was meant for a kid. With a baby, it wouldn't be a problem, but you'll even have trouble finding bathrooms with changing tables, for instance. We stayed a block off of Bourbon street, and I did see at least a few other couples pushing strollers around. But really, no. My daughter loved hearing all the music, and there was plenty before she went to bed at night. </p> <p>What we enjoyed the most was just walking around, exploring the city, learning about the history, soaking it all in. We had a ton of fun doing that. If that appeals to you, you can have a great time doing it and exposing your baby to travel and new things and different experiences. But I wouldn't choose to take a child back except under similar circumstances (tagging along on a work trip) - it just isn't meant for them. We decided that we'd love to come back alone, some day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1329731 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:21:04 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1329731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following -we are considering a weekend trip in Feb with our 3mo old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-been-to-new-orleans-with-a-baby#post-1329686 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:59:30 +0000 augustmama 1329686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're considering a trip when our LO is 8 months and thinking of travelling to New Orleans. My in-laws will be with us so we're hoping to at least squeeze in a date night!</p> <p>Has anyone visited NO with a baby? Please share your experience- including hotel, things to do, places to eat, etc! </p>