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Bootcamp Graduation
My boyfriend graduates next week and I would like my daughter to go because I know she wants to see her daddy and he wants her there. Only concern is that she like to talk and is a busy body. Has anyone taken a toddler to graduation? If so, how did you keep them quiet and still? Advice please or suggestions!
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Permalink Reply by kiley91 on
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My husband graduated on 1/24 and there was a one year old that sat behind me. It's quite a wait for them to actually come in. At least 2 hrs if you get there at a decent time for seats. I would bring several snacks that she likes, books, toys. Good part is that if u need to there is quite a bit of time before the actual ceremony starts that you can walk around with her in the hall if she gets restless. I would bring a blanket and something to sit on. The benches are metal. And I'm sure it's warmer than in January, but it's very windy there. Also, depending on if he's staying in Great Lakes or leaving the next day you might have quite a bit of waiting time after the PIR.
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Permalink Reply by katlynn on
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movies keep her quiet the best. could she watch them on my phone or iPad with headphones or are those not allowed at all in the graduation?
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Permalink Reply by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on
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You can definitely bring an iPad or an iPhone to keep her busy while in the Drill hall! And there's also room to walk around, it's a fairly large room so you can take her on a walk to grab a drink or go potty or whatever she needs. If you have someone saving your seat, it wouldn't be hard at all to get up and move around with her. There will be lots of other kids, too, so she won't be the only one!
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