So it finally occurred to me why organizers so often overlook the youngest attendees at their events - they don't buy anything!

Adults certainly do!  Jewelry or ceramics or paintings or wood carvings.  Clothing.  Food!  And junk.  Always junk

Teens do.  They ride the rides.  They buy the food.  Occasionally an art or craft item - always good for holiday gifting.  And they are also susceptible to the siren call of junk.

Older kids often do.  They might have their allowances to spend or other discretionary monies.  So they might also ride the rides or buy a snack or a toy.  And when that money runs out they bug their parents to buy hoola hoops or grains of rice with their names on them and other odds and ends. 

Younger kids ... might.  They might not have their own money to spend, but they'll bug their parents for things - rides, snacks, toys ...

But babies?  Nope.  Mom or Dad might see a toy or a onesie to buy for them at an event, but the child is not actually shopping.  Not asking for this or that item or treat.

So it's not actually all that surprising that when organizers are planning for their events they take care of the adults and the teens and the older children with lots of merchants, food vendors, and portable potties.  Or that they bring in rides and games and balloon artists and clowns to entertain and charm a few dollars out of the younger children.  Or that they totally overlook providing any sort of facilities for the care of the infants and toddlers who come along with their families.

(Thankfully, some organizers recognize the need when it's pointed out to them, and the value of bringing MB in to provide it!)

So there you have it.  My Duh! moment.  Not all that insightful, after all. 

Well, your revelation was a "duh" moment for me, too. We've been to several fairs and festivals, and until we had infants in tow had never given it much thought (the thought mostly came in the form of internal rants when we couldn't find a suitable space for diaper changing, etc.) Hopefully more and more organizers will realize how invaluable an asset the services you provide are to families who might otherwise learn to stay home in situations like these!