bonnaroomama explains: "After my son was born, complications from my c-section left me hospitalized for about three weeks. My family worked very hard to keep my son near me and support my breastfeeding efforts."

It looks like despite those rough first three weeks, Bonnaroomama and her family have gone on to enjoy a rich life full of music festivals and good times:

For those of you considering bringing your kidlets to concerts or festivals, here's living proof that not only will children tolerate wearing headphones, he/she will look way too cute doing it!

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Our little roadie at her best. Angelene (aka A.Jams) is seen here with her rockstar headphones, the Peltor 90553 Junior Earmuffs.

Since I think Gwen Stefani is one of the coolest chicks alive, the second I saw her son on the runway with these on I had to get them.

These headphones really work. I travel the country in an 8 piece band and A.Jams hits the road with us and she can comfortably rock out on stage with us. As you can see in the pic, she LOVES them!!!

[Editorial note: You can also get these in blue if that's your thing. These are perfect for taking kids to concerts or music festivals! -Erika]

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My identity as an electronic music fan (yes, ok fine: raver) dates back to 1996. I edited a rave magazine called Lotus through the late '90s, met my husband at a new years rave, and even though I stopped going to warehouse parties in 2000 or so, I've continued to attend loud outdoor festivals every summer in the decade since. These festivals included Burning Man 1999 – 2003, and then an awesome Canadian dance music festival called Shambhala for the last 4 years. Andreas and I go with a big crew of other aging dancers ranging from late 20s to early 40s, and have had wonderful times.

This year was different.

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