Pumpkin Patch With a Baby: What to Pack

There is a very specific kind of optimism that gets you into the car for a pumpkin patch with a baby. You picture cute photos. Hay bales. Maybe a cider donut. Then you arrive, and the stroller wheel is stuck in the mud, the baby is fussing, and the pacifier has already hit the ground twice.

Ask me how I know.

A pumpkin patch with a baby can absolutely be fun. You just need a little plan, a lower bar, and the right stuff in your bag.

What to Pack for a Pumpkin Patch With a Baby

Start with layers. Fall weather can go from chilly to warm in an hour, and it's much easier to take a layer off than to wish you'd brought one.

Then pack the basics:

• Diapers, wipes, and a changing pad

• A complete extra outfit. Mud, hay, and spit-up all happen.

• A blanket to sit on

• Bottles, nursing supplies, or snacks, depending on your baby

• A hat for sun or chill

• A bag for dirty clothes

If your baby is small, a carrier can be easier than a stroller on uneven ground. Just follow the carrier's instructions and make sure your baby is positioned safely.

The Pacifier Problem (Dirt, Hay, and Gravel)

Here's the thing nobody tells you about fall outings: the ground is everywhere, and a baby's pacifier is going to find it.

If your infant pacifier keeps falling out at home, it will do it twice as often when you're juggling a baby, a pumpkin, and a camera. And then you're doing the mental math: Is that dirt clean enough? Where is the nearest sink?

This is exactly why I love the Ingy Bingy Band. It's a buttery-soft pacifier wristband that velcros around your baby's wrist and attaches to their pacifier, so when it drops out of their mouth, it's still right there instead of in the dirt.

I'll be honest: it didn't magically stop my baby from pulling the pacifier out of her mouth. We didn't have it until our third baby, and it was still a game changer. It just meant I wasn't constantly hunting for it and she could put it back in her mouth from as little as 4 months old!

It also doesn't replace cleaning. Follow your pacifier manufacturer's instructions, and if one does hit the ground, clean it before it goes back in. Tuck a spare clean pacifier in a zip bag so you're covered.

Keep Your Expectations Low

You don't need the perfect photo, the perfect pumpkin, or three hours of fall fun. Get a couple of pictures. Pick a pumpkin. Walk around a little. And when your baby is done, you're done. Some of the best outings are the short ones. Then you can go home, put on pajamas, and call it a win.

 

FAQ: Pumpkin Patch With a Baby

What should I pack for a pumpkin patch with a baby? Pack layers, diapers, wipes, a full extra outfit, a blanket, snacks or feeding supplies, and a bag for dirty clothes. A spare clean pacifier is a good idea too.

What if my infant pacifier keeps falling out outdoors? It can happen a lot outside, but with the Ingy Bingy Band it won't. A pacifier wristband like the Ingy Bingy Band keeps the infant pacifier attached to baby at all times! 

Can a newborn go to the pumpkin patch? Every baby is different, so ask your pediatrician what's right for yours. If you go, keep it short, dress them in layers, and head home when they've had enough.

What is a pacifier wristband? It's a band that velcros around your baby's wrist and attaches to their pacifier. The Ingy Bingy Band is a buttery-soft pacifier wristband made for this.

Is a pacifier bracelet the same thing? Yes. A pacifier bracelet is another name for a wristband that velcros around baby's wrist and keeps a pacifier close to your baby.

 

 

The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they'll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!

Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.

Our Pacific style should be used when your baby's pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown's, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers.

Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby's pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.

If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we'll let you know which style is right for you!