Your Guide for Things To Do in Indianapolis With a Baby

With hot and humid summers and nearly freezing winters, Indianapolis is more enjoyable to visit during certain seasons. When visiting Indianapolis, the weather can also determine what activities are sensible to explore, especially with a baby in tow.

When traveling to Indianapolis with a baby, you’ll want to plan ahead. From strategically packing your suitcase to ensuring you have everything you need to survive the busy airport with a baby to planning attractions to fill your time upon arrival, there are many moving parts to consider when traveling with a baby. As we dive into products that will make traveling with a baby easier, let’s adventure through things to do with a baby in Indianapolis.

Fun Things To Do in Indianapolis With a Baby

Indoor play areas at Cornerstone Lutheran Indy & Fishers

Sometimes, you just need to let your little one roam free while having peace of mind that they’re in an enclosed and safe space. Cornerstone Lutheran has two locations in Indy and Fishers that offer FREE indoor play areas for you and your baby (or toddler) to enjoy. You can let your baby crawl up into the play space with fun slides, or sit on the floor with them to build something new! If you’ve got a toddler AND a newborn in tow, the Tushbaby and Snug Attachment make it easy to keep baby cozy and comfortable, while keeping your hands free to tend to your older and energetic toddler.

Window shopping at Keystone Fashion Mall

Strolling through the Keystone Fashion Mall can occupy you and your baby during your visit to Indianapolis. While your stroller can come in handy to stash those shopping bags, you’ll probably want to keep your baby close as much as possible. After all, you are on vacation together. Babywearing at the mall is a great way to involve your baby in the thrills of shopping while cuddling and comforting them. The Tushbaby makes it easy to pick your baby up and put them down. It’s also easy to put the Tushbaby on and take it off. The Tushbaby straps on high and tight above the hips with a velcro closure secured by a buckle. For these reasons and more, the Tushbaby is ideal for shopping (or window shopping).

Playscape at the Children’s Museum Indianapolis

Escape to the Playscape in Indianapolis regardless of the weather—it’s the only place in the museum that’s just for children 5 years and under. The Playscape features an underwater pond habitat, art studio, music studio, and more designed to inspire curiosity while teaching children.

As you prepare for a day at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, you’ll want to pack the essentials. Tushbaby’s five storage pockets help you do just that, with special compartments for your phone and personal items in addition to under-seat storage for diapers, wipes, snacks, and more. During a long and stimulating day at the museum, your baby will likely want to be picked up and put down often, which is a breeze with Tushbaby’s open-style hipseat design. When you want to go hands-free to interact with your baby and the exhibits, The Snug attachment wrap connects to Tushbaby for hands-free babywearing, with baby facing in or out. Tushbaby can also be used for feeding support, making it the one carrier that really does it all.

See the animals at the Indianapolis Zoo

Most babies and adults love animals, so visiting the zoo offers entertainment for all. The Indianapolis Zoo is open year-round, and with 64 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits, you’ll definitely want to bring a baby carrier to the Zoo. The Tushbaby is a versatile hip seat carrier that allows you to carry your baby in four carry positions from birth through toddlerhood: front-facing, side-carry, face-to-face, and feeding. Make animal noises and silly faces up close and personal with your baby as you help them connect the dots and allow them the freedom to see the world from new perspectives.

Time to feed in the wild zoo? Find a bench and switch to the feeding position as you breast or bottle feed with on-the-go support. And when diaper-changing time inevitably follows feeding time, your fold-up changing pad can be stored in one of Tushbaby’s five storage pockets for easy access.

Have fun at an Indianapolis baby-friendly playground

Sometimes, keeping it simple is best with a baby. Consider a visit to a baby-friendly playground in Indianapolis for some quality outdoor time. A baby carrier like the Tushbaby can make the park more enjoyable, especially if your baby is too small to walk just yet. Tushbaby is a hip seat carrier with four carrying positions—side-carry, front-carry, face-to-face, and feeding—that can make exploring the park with your baby a more interactive experience, promoting bonding and physical and emotional development. When nap time sneaks up, pair The Snug attachment wrap with the Tushbaby for hands-free babywearing with babies 12-45lbs. At Tushbaby, we understand life with a baby and design our products to streamline your day, no matter the plans.

Explore the gardens at Garfield Park Conservatory

Exploring the gardens with your baby is a great opportunity to take in breathtaking sites while teaching them colors, plants, and more. Life might not be so calm with a baby, but the Garfield Park Conservatory can offer a calming escape. Before visiting, check to ensure the garden is open, as it can close due to weather.

Babywearing with Tushbaby is a great way to interact with your baby at the Garfield Park Conservatory as you point out sights and teach them things. Carrying your baby for extended periods without support can put unnecessary strain on your body, but with Tushbaby, you can save your back while giving your baby a more comfortable (and less restrictive) way to be carried. That doesn’t mean the fussing won’t come, though—keep your handy pacifier clean and ready to use nearby with our chic zip-up pouch, The Pod! The Pod can clip onto your Tushbaby, purse, backpack, or diaper bag (the list goes on) for quick access to pacis or petite essentials like credit cards and earbuds.

The Tushbaby hip carrier can make traveling with a baby easier. As we shared above, it’s designed for safety and functionality, and its stylish materials and patterns are a bonus for parents who don’t want to sacrifice their style while babywearing. The Tushbaby is the one carrier that does it all: it offers a feeding position, supports interactive babywearing, converts to a hands-free carrier with The Snug, and lets you pick up or put down your baby without breaking a stride. Designed to evolve with your baby’s changing needs, the Tushbaby is safe for babies 0-3 years of age or up to 45 pounds. Take on Indianapolis with a baby; Tushbaby has your back.

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