Billie Eilish grew to become the youngest ever Glastonbury headliner when she performed the pageant on Friday evening on the age of 20 – however she is definitely not the youngest attendee. After two years of Covid cancellations, a lot of this yr’s festival-goers had been joined by younger kids they didn’t essentially anticipate to have with them after they purchased their tickets. Right here’s how a few of them acquired on.
Ophelia (11 months), with Molly and Jack Lumb, from Manchester
Why did you deliver your child to Glastonbury? Molly: We purchased tickets three years in the past, so it was a case of not coming, or coming with a child. We’ve acquired a campervan, which makes it a bit simpler. Three of our group of associates right here have introduced their youngsters – and none of us knew we’d have infants once we acquired the tickets.
Are you managing to get pleasure from your self or has it been actually arduous work? Jack: Once we got here in 2019, it was a really totally different expertise. We had been staying out till 7am, as a substitute of 11pm.
What has been the very best second/worst second up to now? Jack: The crowds at TLC made it tough with a pram – plus, everybody needs to place their stuff in it.
What are your ideas for different dad and mom as a pageant? Molly: Carry a backpack service for the newborn and plenty of meals pouches, then simply take it simple and calm down. All the principles exit the window: no nap occasions, no routines.
Rafferty (one), with Charlie O’Beirne, from Bristol
Why did you deliver your child to Glastonbury? I’m working right here and somewhat than depart him at residence I believed it will be higher to deliver him alongside. I’ve been just a few occasions and not using a child, too.
Do you assume he's having fun with it? He’s loving it!
Did your dad and mom ever take you to Glastonbury? No. They took me to different festivals however not till I used to be about 17, by no means as a child.
What are your ideas for different dad and mom at a pageant? Carry totally different technique of carrying your child round. I’ve acquired the buggy with me, however generally Rafferty will get too drained or he will get too heavy, so it’s good to have choices.
Grace (4), with Emma and Mike Ainslie, from Cheshire
Why did you deliver your little one to Glastonbury? Emma: She’s been earlier than – we got here unofficially [to the farm] when she was 4 months outdated, throughout the fallow yr in 2018, after which her first correct Glastonbury was in 2019. We’re hoping to return frequently together with her.
Mike: She was made right here as nicely!
Are you managing to get pleasure from your self, or has it been actually arduous work? Emma: It’s a special sort of pageant expertise, as a result of, clearly, once you’re accountable for a kid you'll be able to’t get smashed. However there’s a lot happening within the Kidzfield. We sat and loved the fireworks final evening and she or he slept whereas we watched Billie Eilish in addition to Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott.
Do you assume she is having fun with it? Grace: My favorite bit is the bouncy fort!
What are your ideas for different dad and mom at a pageant? Emma: Be ready. Carry every little thing. It’s sizzling within the day, chilly at evening – all of the extremes. Pack all of the wipes. However for those who do overlook one thing, don’t fear – there are such a lot of households right here that somebody could have it.
Xander (4 months), Ellie (two), Eva (9), with Sarah and Jonathan, from Cheshire
Why did you deliver your kids to Glastonbury? Sarah: Three of us have been to Glastonbury collectively earlier than. We additionally got here in 2019 once I was pregnant with Ellie – it was so sizzling that yr and I fainted. I used to be very hesitant about coming with Xander as a result of we often camp, however we’re utilizing a campervan this yr.
Do you assume your kids are having fun with it? Sarah: Sure – Xander has been so chilled out.
What are your ideas for different dad and mom as a pageant? Jonathan: Get a buggy! It’s actually good if you wish to see any of the headliners – the children will watch the primary half, then nod off.
Emma: We’ve tailored yearly. We have to put lights on the buggy subsequent yr, for instance, so individuals can see it coming at midnight.
Zion (eight months), with Clare and Rob Brown, from Brighton
Why did you deliver your child to Glastonbury? Rob: I handle one of many artists who's enjoying, however we didn’t know till a few month in the past that we'd be coming. We had been a bit nervous about bringing a child, however we did a variety of analysis which urged it was secure.
Are you managing to get pleasure from your self? Clare: I’ve by no means been to Glastonbury earlier than, so I didn’t know what to anticipate – we’ve skipped a few of the late-night stuff, however I don’t really feel like I’m lacking out. However due to his age, Zion sleeps lots anyway, so that may make it simpler. It feels very family-friendly.
Rob: Zion had a little bit of a illness bug so we referred to as the medics, and the response was unbelievable – faster than we’d get at residence.
Did your dad and mom ever take you to Glastonbury? Rob: Sure, my mum introduced me once I was about three. I don’t keep in mind it.
What are your ideas for different dad and mom at a pageant? Clare: Do not forget that, after they’re little, they don’t actually need that a lot. In the event that they’re hydrated and fed, they’re comfortable – they don’t care in the event that they’re soiled. Ear defenders are good for when it’s loud.
Finn (three), and Matt, from Scotland
Why did you deliver your little one to Glastonbury? I’ve by no means achieved it earlier than, and my solely reservation was that I wouldn’t have sufficient snacks for him! We stay in a truck, so tenting will not be too totally different.
Are you managing to get pleasure from your self? I’ve not set any agenda, so I’ve simply been going with the stream. I’m right here with associates who've kids, so we will share the childcare a bit.
Do you assume he's having fun with it? Oh yeah, he’s loving it. Cineramageddon has been his favorite factor.
Did your dad and mom ever take you to Glastonbury? Completely not. I keep in mind going tenting with my dad, however by no means to a pageant.
What are your ideas for different dad and mom at a pageant? Carry a motorbike – whether or not you’re a dad or mum or not. It implies that when you may have 5 minutes to your self, you'll be able to go and see one thing.
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