Our family went up to Charleston for a celebration recently. We have always loved Charleston. My husband and I visited many times prior to having a little one and this was our first family outing with Baby Jack. First car trip over an hour, first fancy restaurant, lots of firsts! Jack was approximately 3 months old for this trip and I was given false confidence when he slept the whole drive from Hilton Head to Charleston. The little man was a trooper and hung in there for all of the celebrations and being carted from one locale to the next. He was even pretty well behaved at McCrady's - a fantastic restaurant in Charleston and one of my all time favorites! The serious snafu realization occurred when I excused myself and Jack to do a discrete diaper change in the bathroom. Not surprisingly - there was no place to change Jack in the bathroom. I mean NO PLACE. Certainly no fold down baby changer, but - no counter tops, no chairs, no bench, not even a toilet seat cover. The only option was to place my darling boy was on the floor of the public bathroom. Fancy restaurant aside - I am not a fan of having to put my kid on a public bathroom floor.
Food - 5 stars, Service - 5 Stars, Kid compatible - No stars.
Whether intentional deterrent or unintentional subconscious aversion - we will be getting a baby-sitter the next time we frequent McCrady's.
Jack's Mom Says... Before you take your kid to a fancy place, do your self a favor and call and find out the specifics (ask if they have changing tables, high chairs, or whatever assistance you require) or whether it is best to get a baby-sitter or bag it all together for a more 'family friendly' option!
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