https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 04:59:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919789 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:49:01 +0000 Lozza 919789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your kid is a pretty good sleeper in the stroller or baby-wearing device, I kind of feel like you can do anything! I wouldn't do a regular movie theater, but restaurants, museums, etc. all fair game. You could check out the Washington Post's going out guide for a list of events going on- there's jazz in the sculpture gardens on Friday nights, there's a big Bastille Day block party coming up, etc. I also like the idea of Annapolis- it's a cute town to just walk around.<br /> (You're also making me think about what I want to do with LO this weekend- maybe we'll hit up the zoo or the aquarium too!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919695 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:29:18 +0000 sarac 919695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Drive in movie theater forever! Get some delicious take out, go hit up a fun movie. That way you won't bother anyone with a feeding or crying baby, and maybe they'll even sleep in the car! I would have done drive in movies like crazy had there been one here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919654 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:19:12 +0000 Weagle 919654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: I LOVE Annapolis! We do most of our bigger errands there, so I'm there once a week, or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919643 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:16:21 +0000 Ra 919643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: You know what's crazy? I've lived in Baltimore my entire life and have never been to Annapolis. What an awesome idea! Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919630 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:13:03 +0000 Weagle 919630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest the aquarium. You could also drive into DC and visit some Smithsonians. Or drive over to Annapolis. LO's first visit to Annapolis was at 2-3 weeks old. We walked around downtown and ate all day. No pressure for us, and she loved being strolled around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919587 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:01:54 +0000 cmomma17 919587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: Drive-in movie theater is an awesome idea!! There's one near me I've never been to! I saw pics on facebook of a friend who did this with her newborn and I was so jealous. Their baby mostly napped on a blanket the whole time and it seemed so fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919569 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:57:40 +0000 Ra 919569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I like your ideas! At this point, any time we leave the house is exciting! I love the zoo and picnic idea (if it isn't too hot). You also made me realize that there is a drive-in movie theatre near us. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919549 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:54:47 +0000 cmomma17 919549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: Dinner/lunches out if LO is a good sleeper in the car seat! Do any restaurants near you have private rooms? That way you can relax even if LO wakes up, and you can take your time.<br /> Picnic at the park? Might lead to some cute photo ops! :)<br /> Can you pick some movies, or a tv series to watch together in one week?<br /> Schedule some "me" time for both of you? You get to go have a pedicure one day while he watches the baby, he gets to go have lunch with the boys another day?<br /> Does your LO like to be worn/carried? If so you could try a movie (go on a weekday afternoon when it is less crowded), walk around a zoo, park, etc.<br /> Wish I had more exciting ideas :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/staycation-ideas-with-a-newborn#post-919530 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:50:35 +0000 Ra 919530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I want to take a staycation next week since a vacation just isn't going to happen this year.</p> <p>LO will be 4 weeks old. Any ideas for fun activities that we can do with a newborn in tow?</p> <p>We are already thinking of going to the aquarium but need more ideas. </p>