Your Guide for Things To Do in Charlotte With a Baby

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a cosmopolitan city known for its creative culinary scene, beautiful greenways, and endless things to do—even with a baby. Some describe Charlotte as having a unique feel of its own, which is part of the lure for visitors, and some even turn into residents! Charlotte is a busy and energetic city that’s family-friendly, but before visiting with a baby, you may want to think through your travel plans and research some things to do in Charlotte with a baby. We’ve got a few ideas for you below.

Fun Things To Do in Charlotte With a Baby

Explore Discovery Place Museum

As one of the leading hands-on science hubs, Discovery Place Museum in Charlotte is at the top of the list for many parents. As your baby explores the museum, you’ll be right by their side; try to keep your hands as free as possible to help your little one as they soak in the experience and learn something new. A few handy helpers that can enhance your day at the museum are the Totebaby, Tushbaby, and The Snug. The Totebaby is our sleek vegan leather tote that comes fully stocked with a foldable changing pad, crossbody strap, and divider pocket to store a Tushbaby carrier—it’s known as the ultimate bag of tricks for a reason.

The star of the show, though, will be your Tushbaby and The Snug. Our well-loved multifunctional hip carrier straps high and tight above your waist with a plush seat for your baby right on your hip. You can explore the museum while bonding with your baby in four carrying positions, including the feeding position. Carry your baby in the face-to-face, side-carry, or forward-facing position—and with The Snug attachment wrap, you can carry them hands-free, facing in or out. The Snug clips to the base of the Tushbaby and is worn over the shoulders, and can even be stored in Tushbaby under-seat pocket. It’s the same back-saving *relief* of a hip carrier with the hands-free flexibility of babywearing—the ultimate 2-in-1.

Southpark Mall West Plaza Play Area

The Southpark Mall West Plaza Play Area is most kids’ favorite stop at the mall. Parents and children can socialize after a hard afternoon of shopping or just peeking in the windows. If you plan to shop, you may want those hands free; as we know, some babies don’t always love the stroller. Wear the Tushbaby with The Snug attachment for hands-free babywearing! Simply attach The Snug to the base of your Tushbaby, wrap the straps over your shoulders, and buckle the sides to carry and cuddle your little one hands-free. Plus, it can fit in the under-seat storage pocket of the Tushbaby. To complete the look, clip on The Pod, our small zippable pouch, to store a clean pacifier or other petite essentials you want easily accessible.

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Explore and play at Toys & Co

Toys can teach our babies while keeping them entertained. Visit Charlotte's local toy store, stocked with over 10,000 unique items—from educational toys to role-play, animal kingdom, and more, you can explore the toy store while bonding with your baby. Take the Tushbaby along for the adventure with your Totebaby to stash larger essentials, and make your baby the center of attention.

The Tushbaby makes one-on-one time with your baby comfortable and easy, because you can babywear them in the forward-facing, side-carry, and face-to-face positions with built-in lumbar support. When hunger calls, transition seamlessly to the feeding position by laying your baby across the seat—that’s four carrying positions in one carrier! Tushbaby really does it all; from carrying your baby to saving your back, it makes life with a baby easier. If you’re traveling with family, even better—Tushbaby has an adjustable waistband so your loved ones can babywear while you take a break. For more room around the waist, use our Waistband Extender to add an extra 23 inches (70 inches total) to the Tushbaby's waistband.

Walk along the Charlotte Rail Trail

Connect with the heart of the city as you walk along the Charlotte Rail Trail. Taking in the urban vibes and city sounds and smells while you bond with your baby will make for a memory that will last a lifetime. When exploring the city with a baby, regardless of how safe it is, you’ll want to keep your baby and your things as close as possible. Utilize The Pack, our baby-friendly and stylish belt bag, and Tushbaby for convenient, streamlined storage and traveling with a baby. Strap on the Tushbaby high and tight above your hips, and get ready to walk the Charlotte Rail Trail with your baby.

When nap time rolls around, or you want to go hands-free, retrieve your Snug from the under-seat Tushbaby storage pocket and attach it to the Tushbaby. The Snug is a soft wrap designed to connect to your Tushbaby for hands-free babywearing with babies 12-45lbs, and can be used to carry them facing in or out.

From flying to touring museums, the Tushbaby hip carrier can enhance your travel experience in countless ways. There’s a reason it’s known as the carrier that does it all, from four carrying positions and feeding support to a compatible hands-free attachment (The Snug). Tushbaby is one of the best baby carriers for active parents—with an open-style design, it’s easy to put on and take off, and to help your baby on and off the seat when they want to explore. It features a supportive and foldable design with storage pockets, and comes in a range of stylish colors, patterns, and materials to choose from.

With Tushbaby, you can have one carrier that evolves with your baby as they grow, rather than a collection of baby carriers. When traveling, the power of one multifunctional carrier can make a world of difference.

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