I have a 3 month old boy, and my husband and I are thinking of taking him to a concert with us. I'm wondering if anyone here has done it and whether or not it was a problem. I have earplugs for him and it's outdoors which makes me think it won't be as loud. Has anyone does this?
What's the concert? I think that has a lot to do with what my advice will be......
I don't think a concert, no matter where it is, is a place for a 3 month old. Don't just think of him and his earplugs, but what about the other people that paid money to be there? What if the baby cries because the music is too loud or he is hungry, etc... Why don't you find a sitter for him and enjoy the evening with your husband. With a newborn, you deserve a "date" night.
Please keep in mind the rest of the concert-goers as well. If you were having a date night or a girls' night, would you appreciate a (potentially) screaming baby near you? Personally I would never dream of bringing an infant or child to most concerts but that's just me.
Honestly, there is no way I would take a baby to a concert, ear plugs or not. I am not big on what people think but people will be looking at you and thinking how awful that is! I have seen babies at a race track and I love racing but wouldn't take my baby there! But your child, your decision.
what a way to ruin a night.
I don't think taking a 3month old to a concert is the best idea, even w/ the ear plugs the baby could become frightened, and crying for the people around (they paid money to enjoy it) plus a 3month old shouldn't be exposed to so many people and illnesses floating around
I honestly don't see anything wrong with it. He will probably sleep through the whole thing! I took my son to numerous country concerts when he was a baby and continued through his toddler years. He is now 14 and very much into music himself! I would say go ahead, just make sure you have a stroller to lay him down in because the music will lull him to sleep probably through the whole thing. Have fun!
what a pleasant person rue anastacia must be...peeps like here on the board are not needed
If the baby doesn't behave, you'll spoil not only your night but others around you. Its not an appropriate place for a young infant for so many reasons.
I'd recommend you find a sitter for the evening and you go enjoy the concert with your husband. A concert isn't the best place for a infant, earplugs or not, and the others around you will probably feel the same. You deserve the night out, and if grandparents are involved, then they will enjoy spending time with your son.
I have taking one of my sons when he was about that age. He slept most of the night and was good. I didn't use ear plugs. But I was perpared to leave if he got fussy at all. Good luck and enjoy the concert.
I personally never have done this but I know a lot of people who do and have taken their children to concerts etc.
I think the idea is fine and with the ear plugs it will be all right if the tickets weren't expensive and you are ready to leave at moments notice.
You have to be considerate of all the other people there who came to hear the concert and enjoy themselves not listen to a baby cry. I frankly get frustrated at church when there is a crying baby that isn't removed from the sanctuary and have been known to get up and leave in the middle of the sermon.
Children that age usually sleep through a lot and get used to things (crowds, etc.) by experiencing them and it is never to earily to start enjoying music, etc..
My husband and I took out 3-month-old to a concert, but we felt it was really too loud, and I was nervous to use the earplugs. They didn't seem like a safe fit, the way they would be for adults. (I don't know if you have special baby earplugs; that might be OK.)
We also didn't realize that the 8 p.m. start time was right in the middle of her usual bedtime, AND there was no place for me to feed her quietly at the concert hall. Not even a bench to sit on! There was also no place to change her, and a long walk back to the car. Needless to say, we left during the opening act.
If I were you, I'd find out as much as you can about the venue beforehand. I think the live music is not the problem as much as all the other challenges.
Good luck. I'm curious to know what you do and how it turns out.
We took our daughter to an outdoor concert when she was 6weeks old. We put her in a front pack, used foam earplugs, and had no problems at all! Plan to bring something to lay down to change diapers. Hope you have fun!!
When my daughter was 2 mo. old I took her to see The Dead. :O)
I got earplugs that are really soft & form to your ears. (I had to cut them smaller) Then I put a cotton ball & some tape (the medical kind that doesn't pull her skin & I put that to keep the plugs & cotton in her ears.
Aside from waking during set break to nurse, she pretty much slept through it all.
Of course I wore her in a sling so that was nice.
I took a warm set of clothes because sometimes the evenings get chilly & damp.
Good luck. You'll get some looks, but they'll give you the kudos for protecting his little ears.
She's now 4 and we'll be taking this week to see Jack Johnson. She now wears headphones that you can get at Wal-Mart in the sporting section. They're ment to wear when shooting guns & such. She loves them.
She loves going to concerts & being with mommy & daddy, but always requests her ear protection.
Have a great show!!
I would not take an infant or toddler to a concert, no matter what the type of music or venue.
My husband and I went to a Harry Connick Jr. concert about 8 years ago in Columbus (at Polaris/Germain Amphitheater)
There was a group in the row behind us that were being REALLY loud, constantly using profanity,drinking A LOT and refused to be even remotely quiet. Luckily it was just my husband and I, but after an hour of them getting worse, I politely asked them if they could quiet down some so that we could hear better. They started cussing at me, tried to pick a fight, threw beer around, and one guy even stood at the top of the aisle waiting for us to get up and start something. AT A HARRY CONNICK JR. CONCERT ! ! ! They obviously didn't come to hear him, but it just goes to show you what kind of people you can run into where you least expect it. I can only imagine that the probability of running into something similar would be much higher if you're thinking of attending something more mainstream. I agree with the other posters. . I don't think it's appropriate and you risk upsetting others that purposely left their little ones at home for a kid-free evening.
Good luck on your decision!
Ellen
Rebekah,
Outdoor concerts can even be louder than indoor because of no restrictions within the facility. Even with adult earplugs,which we realized we had to had in order to enjoy the concert, the music was very very loud and both of our ears rang for a day after...I would advise you not to bring a baby with his sensitive ears to the concert. It is well known that high decimal playing music of any kind will do damage to the ears.
I would not take a baby either, ear plugs or not. Let it be a night just for you and your hubby. Anyway you want people coming up to you to see and touch your baby when you're trying to enjoy yourself? I also think it may be to much for the lil one.
We took my niece to see Cher twice, because my cousin is in the show. The difference is that we got professional "earplugs" from behind the scenes so that she would still have her hearing. My point is not a good idea.