Adventurous Parents....got a question.

[Codewiz]

Let me start by saying this, my mom decided to come down and help us with childcare so this isn't about not having someone to care for my child. It is about the fact that I like including my child in the life my wife and I have.

Occasionally my wife and I enjoy a low key concert. Our city has a city wide smoking ban so the venues we visit don't allow smoking. With that being the case, we are looking at the feasbility of taking our kid to a concert with us. He will be 6 months at the time of the concert.

My wife and I always wear ear protection for shows and my son would need the same. Does anyone know of something that is made for babies or would work for a baby? And yes our baby does enjoy music. If he absolutely hates it then we would leave the concert. We are just parents that don't believe in leaving the kid at home at every turn. We go out and live our lives while including him at every turn. We know his personality and plan around it.

When my wife and I need a break, we take one. This isn't one of those occasions. Any suggestions. I looked online and I can't really find much good information.


EDIT: Let me add, we are talking a venue with around 500 people in it. I am not talking stadium sized concert.

cliffs:
Looking to go to concert with my wife and child
Need ear protection for baby
Anyone have an idea what might work?

 

[Ns1]

this idea has fail written all over it

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

Indeed. I don't see how you can make this work, whether you mean rock concert (most likely based on ear protection) or classical (ie your baby pissing off fellow concert goers)

 

[xanis]

Take a look at these:

http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ejuearmu.html

They seem to be what you're looking for, no?

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

Indeed. I don't see how you can make this work, whether you mean rock concert (most likely based on ear protection) or classical (ie your baby pissing off fellow concert goers)

See my edit above. I am talking local club. A place like House of Blues but it isn't house of blues. Basically it is a place where there are tables and seating.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

Indeed. I don't see how you can make this work, whether you mean rock concert (most likely based on ear protection) or classical (ie your baby pissing off fellow concert goers)

Yeah, this is a really, really bad idea.

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: Xanis
Take a look at these:

http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ejuearmu.html

They seem to be what you're looking for, no?

Nice, I was thinking earplugs but that is a much better idea

 

[Ns1]

I don't know man, even with the edit it feels like it's on par with bringing your kid to a movie - questionable at best.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

Im sorry but i have to agree, baby + concert will not end well

 

[rasczak]

how about taking him to a kiddie concert like the wiggles or something? there's music, kids (so no worries on the noise front). this way you can bring him to a show and feel he's included?

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: Ns1
I don't know man, even with the edit it feels like it's on par with bringing your kid to a movie - questionable at best.

I am guessing you haven't been to many local rock shows. I have seen numerous 3-4 years old that were big enough to wear earplugs.

I just know that adult sized earplugs wouldn't work for a 6 month old.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
I don't know man, even with the edit it feels like it's on par with bringing your kid to a movie - questionable at best.

I am guessing you haven't been to many local rock shows. I have seen numerous 3-4 years old that were big enough to wear earplugs.

I just know that adult sized earplugs wouldn't work for a 6 month old.

I've been to more than a few, thanks =P

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: rasczak
how about taking him to a kiddie concert like the wiggles or something? there's music, kids (so no worries on the noise front). this way you can bring him to a show and feel he's included?

Agreed. There are lots of local kid-friendly bands out there, and the concerts are often free. This is a much better idea than attending an adult concert. At 6 months, I don't think he would really enjoy it, and I think you'd be too preoccupied with him to enjoy it yourselves.

 

[scott916]

He's not old enough to be anything but scared by the noise, and you'll negatively impact other people's experience. I'd say just leave him at home until he's quite a bit older. Don't be that guy.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

I agree, the dumbass is strong in this thread.

Nothing says "Great concert man!" like having some goddamn irresponsible parent with their screaming ankle biter right next to me.

 

[SP33Demon]

Aren't babies' ears much more sensitive than adults?

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

Indeed. I don't see how you can make this work, whether you mean rock concert (most likely based on ear protection) or classical (ie your baby pissing off fellow concert goers)

ive seen some infants/toddlers at a couple of shows, but it was jam-band type stuff and most everyone there is high

also....ear protection at a concert? wtf. fail.

 

[Turin39789]

Don't be that guy

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Ns1

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Ns1
this idea has fail written all over it

Extremely helpful

Indeed. I don't see how you can make this work, whether you mean rock concert (most likely based on ear protection) or classical (ie your baby pissing off fellow concert goers)

ive seen some infants/toddlers at a couple of shows, but it was jam-band type stuff and most everyone there is high

also....ear protection at a concert? wtf. fail.

Sorry, I do value my hearing. I had some damage done at a concert when I was 16. I started wearing ear protection after that.

And technically I wouldb't call the band a jam band but pretty close. It is a reggae/rock band. Would there be lots of pot smoking if the city didn't have a ban on smoking in general? Absolutely.....

I have been shocked the clubs haven't moved out of the city to get around the ban.

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: Turin39789
Don't be that guy

And I bet you are the same guy that thinks parents shouldn't take their baby with them out to eat at a restaurant.

 

[SKC]

Originally posted by: Codewiz
Let me start by saying this, my mom decided to come down and help us with childcare so this isn't about not having someone to care for my child. It is about the fact that I like including my child in the life my wife and I have.

Occasionally my wife and I enjoy a low key concert. Our city has a city wide smoking ban so the venues we visit don't allow smoking. With that being the case, we are looking at the feasbility of taking our kid to a concert with us. He will be 6 months at the time of the concert.

My wife and I always wear ear protection for shows and my son would need the same. Does anyone know of something that is made for babies or would work for a baby? And yes our baby does enjoy music. If he absolutely hates it then we would leave the concert. We are just parents that don't believe in leaving the kid at home at every turn. We go out and live our lives while including him at every turn. We know his personality and plan around it.

When my wife and I need a break, we take one. This isn't one of those occasions. Any suggestions. I looked online and I can't really find much good information.


EDIT: Let me add, we are talking a venue with around 500 people in it. I am not talking stadium sized concert.

cliffs:
Looking to go to concert with my wife and child
Need ear protection for baby
Anyone have an idea what might work?

Let me first say that it's great that you're wanting to include your child in your social life and expose him to new things. It's great that you're trying to be responsible about this as well, with respect to not wanting to be parents that leave their kid at home all the time to go off and do what they want, any time they please.

That said, I think six months is on the younger side to be bringing your child to the concert, even if it is at a smaller venue. With a smaller size, and more enclosed venue, there's a greater chance that more people would be affected if your child starts crying or acting up - and at that age, it's not a reflection on poor behavior but just a very young child being in an unfamiliar place. It's definitely admirable that you want to include your child in your plans, but you may want to rethink this particular one -

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Turin39789
Don't be that guy

And I bet you are the same guy that thinks parents shouldn't take their baby with them out to eat at a restaurant.

Completely different, I'm a parent and wouldnt dream of taking my nearly 2 yr old to a concert

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: RadiclDreamer

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: Turin39789
Don't be that guy

And I bet you are the same guy that thinks parents shouldn't take their baby with them out to eat at a restaurant.

Completely different, I'm a parent and wouldnt dream of taking my nearly 2 yr old to a concert

And not everyone has to maintain the same beliefs. I certainly wouldn't say you are wrong in your opinion. I just don't hold the same opinion that you do.

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: SKC

Originally posted by: Codewiz
Let me start by saying this, my mom decided to come down and help us with childcare so this isn't about not having someone to care for my child. It is about the fact that I like including my child in the life my wife and I have.

Occasionally my wife and I enjoy a low key concert. Our city has a city wide smoking ban so the venues we visit don't allow smoking. With that being the case, we are looking at the feasbility of taking our kid to a concert with us. He will be 6 months at the time of the concert.

My wife and I always wear ear protection for shows and my son would need the same. Does anyone know of something that is made for babies or would work for a baby? And yes our baby does enjoy music. If he absolutely hates it then we would leave the concert. We are just parents that don't believe in leaving the kid at home at every turn. We go out and live our lives while including him at every turn. We know his personality and plan around it.

When my wife and I need a break, we take one. This isn't one of those occasions. Any suggestions. I looked online and I can't really find much good information.


EDIT: Let me add, we are talking a venue with around 500 people in it. I am not talking stadium sized concert.

cliffs:
Looking to go to concert with my wife and child
Need ear protection for baby
Anyone have an idea what might work?

Let me first say that it's great that you're wanting to include your child in your social life and expose him to new things. It's great that you're trying to be responsible about this as well, with respect to not wanting to be parents that leave their kid at home all the time to go off and do what they want, any time they please.

That said, I think six months is on the younger side to be bringing your child to the concert, even if it is at a smaller venue. With a smaller size, and more enclosed venue, there's a greater chance that more people would be affected if your child starts crying or acting up - and at that age, it's not a reflection on poor behavior but just a very young child being in an unfamiliar place. It's definitely admirable that you want to include your child in your plans, but you may want to rethink this particular one -

I just have a bit different opinion. At 8 weeks old, we took him to a hockey game. He had a blast. I actually wish I had thought to bring something for his ears for the game. The horn at the end of periods didn't make him happy but he was fine overall.