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Bracing for crowds and cold - Stores and residents prepare for historic, hectic inauguration

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Barack Obama reached the metaphorical mountaintop in winning the presidency in November's general election.

And those planning to attend the historic inauguration next week in Washington, D.C., should make preparations "no different than climbing to a mountaintop," said Matt Kelly of Silver Spring, an assistant manager for outdoor-gear chain REI.
Besides wearing thermal underwear and comfortable hiking boots or shoes transportation and government officials warn that the public can expect to do a lot of walking Kelly and other outdoor specialists say those going to the inauguration may want to add hand and toe warmers.

Strollers also are not allowed at the parade route, reviewing stand or inaugural balls, but attendees with infants can carry their children in a baby sling or carrier, said Edward Donovan, Secret Service spokesman.

Pajama Squid in Takoma Park sells baby slings and carriers, and owner Tiffany King recommends the ERGObaby carrier.

"The ERGO is the way to go because if they're standing or walking, it equally distributes the infant's weight," she said. "And it doesn't become cumbersome at all."

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