Adventurous Parents....got a question.

[sash1]

Originally posted by: Codewiz
It is called, I don't come to a tech forum for parenting advice. I didn't ask for any advice beyond what one person provided and that was a link to ear protection for children.

well you should take the advice cause you clearly need it. all you're going to accomplish is pissing everyone else off at the concert

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer

Originally posted by: Codewiz
Yeah, I expected colorful input and it doesn't bother me. I actually find it funny how hot and bothered some people have gotten.

How's this for colourful?
You're SELFISH because you're putting your child at risk.
You're SELFISH because you're potentially disrupting every other concert-goer.
You're SELFISH because the only person who will benefit from your kid being there is your own SELFISH fucking ass. The child will neither appreciate nor even remember the experience.

You're a SELFISH jerk.

All this talk of fish is making me hungry.

 

[rh71]

at 6 months (which our twins are now) your child will still be in a carrier... they will enjoy looking at their surroundings and probably enjoy all the commotion but the noise will be too much for them even with ear protection. There will be sudden starts to the noise and that will scare him/her the most. Ours scare easily even when someone speaks all of a sudden right near them. Constant / ambient noise is ok, they usually even fall asleep to this, but sudden noise is definitely still a bad idea.

 

[bctbct]

Let me put a new spin on this

bad idea

 

[JMapleton]

op, you seriously need some parenting lessons if you want to bring a baby to a concert, no matter how low key it is. find a babysitter or something, if not stay home.

you choose to have children and you have to make sacrifices like all parents do and if it means no going to a concert so bet it.

 

[Born2bwire]

Jesus Fucking Christ, what is wrong with some people? Lately all the concert tickets I have purchased have stated that the minimum age is 6 years old or so. I thought it was a completely unnecessary rule, who the hell would be dumb enough to bring a baby to a concert? And then, I come to ATOT who never lets me down...

 

[imported_Devine]

Originally posted by: 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.

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

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Nothing says "Great concert man!" like having some goddamn irresponsible parent with their screaming ankle biter right next to me.

nuff said

 

[2Xtreme21]

Regardless what you decide to do about the earmuffs, make sure you paint his face like this.

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Yeah, I expected colorful input and it doesn't bother me. I actually find it funny how hot and bothered some people have gotten.

Maybe because "some people" no, scratch that - all people - have had a nice night out ruined by a screaming infant that some inconsiderate jackass brought with them in spite of the fact that said event / location was completely inappropriate for the child? A concert with hundreds of people and loud music is NO place for a 6 month old. Period. EVERY single response in this thread has been yet another vote for keeping the child at home, but you obviously had already made up your mind that the kid is going anyway, come hell or high water. :roll: I'd suggest that you put up a poll, if you don't believe me - but you won't, because you know as well as I do how it is going to turn out.

The child is far too young to get ANYTHING out of the concert (except maybe hearing damage due to ill-fitting ear protection or his refusal to wear it), and will only serve to annoy the shit out of everyone within a 50 foot radius when he starts screaming 5 seconds into the music, and doesn't stop until he's back at home once the concert is finished.

Even if the responses to this thread isn't enough to convince you of the sheer stupidity of this idea - keep in mind that the venue may not even allow children under a certain age inside, for all of the reasons presented in this thread and then some. Just a thought.

 

[Soundmanred]

As a parent who loves being with my child as much as possible, I have ZERO reasons to take her to any kind of concert other than one designed for children to attend.
What exactly is the reasoning for you wanting to take your baby? I don't think it's been explained past "I want them to be included in what I do".
The child would have no memory of the event, and it would only bolster your own feelings, so is it something you're doing for yourself? I honestly can't understand why any responsible parent would do this. Help me understand...

 

[LumbergTech]

I would say you need to watch out..concerts can have some real losers...not exactly the place I think of for little kids to be hanging around..If you are going to bring a kid i would suggest going with a significant sized group of people that are trust worthy

I actually have my daughter listen to a wide variety of music with me

shes likes everything

i personally like underground rap..death metal..obscure crap that a lot of people just find annoying..

she loves listening to it..but she also loves listening to stuff that i hate, thats ok though , i want her to develop her own taste, not be brainwashed by mine

I understand why it would be tempting to take a kid to an event like that, but I would say you really gotta plan it out and make sure that you are sure that the place you are taking them is (relatively speaking) safe enough

 

[RESmonkey]

/no

 

[Deviant Grasshopper]

Wow.

I've been to at least 3 of those 'small venue' style concerts that had fights or altercations break out. It's annoying to the other people attending.


Don't be that annoying couple trying to take their kid everywhere. It seems like this is only an issue with the 'first' child.

 

[Drekce]

Originally posted by: 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.

How are you judging that he "had a blast?" A two month old is way too young to really get feedback on things like that, other than some smiling (yes, I have kids). I think you are projecting your feelings into him and making more of the situation than it really is.

Please don't take a six month old to a concert.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: Codewiz
I will provide pictures of the said concert and our enjoyment of the music......and yes I got my answer about what i need to buy and no I don't have any need to justify what I do with my child.


BTW, if you said I was too cheap to get a babysitter, I know you didn't even read my post to begin with.

This is the attitude that pisses me off about almost every person with a child. You actually do need to justify what you do with your kid because you are interfering with everyone around you by making stupid decisions. Just because you were able to produce a child doesn't mean you know shit about anything.

I absolutely hate that line "don't tell me how to raise my child". The fact that you have one gives you exactly zero credibility when it comes to knowing how to raise one, especially when you make comments that make it obvious you feel that whatever you do is fine because it is YOUR kid.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan

Originally posted by: Codewiz
I will provide pictures of the said concert and our enjoyment of the music......and yes I got my answer about what i need to buy and no I don't have any need to justify what I do with my child.


BTW, if you said I was too cheap to get a babysitter, I know you didn't even read my post to begin with.

This is the attitude that pisses me off about almost every person with a child. You actually do need to justify what you do with your kid because you are interfering with everyone around you by making stupid decisions. Just because you were able to produce a child doesn't mean you know shit about anything.

I absolutely hate that line "don't tell me how to raise my child". The fact that you have one gives you exactly zero credibility when it comes to knowing how to raise one, especially when you make comments that make it obvious you feel that whatever you do is fine because it is YOUR kid.

Eh it's not worth it. You can't teach responsibility to some people.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Oh, how did I miss this thread? I love stubborn bastards who think that just because they were too stupid to figure out how to use birth control, their opinion on parenting is any more valid than anyone else's (don't you tell me how to raise my baby!). OP, you come across as the most arrogant douchebag this side of Doucherton, and even though literally 100 percent of the responses in this thread have said this is is a bad idea, you clearly know better because it happens to be your genes floating around in the infant you are about to deafen. Congratulations, you're that parent... I hope things work out better for your child than they have for you.

 

[hanoverphist]

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.

my ex was at a danzig show 2 days before my oldest was born, and i have always taken them with me to various venues. working concerts at the time made it much easier, but i found that using a small set of shooters ear muffs worked well. when my oldest was about a yr old i would put mine on her and a headband to keep it in place. she thought it was great! too bad she doesnt remember being on stage all the times she has been, as well as all the people she has met doing that. but like i said, look at shooters ear muffs. some are so good they can cancel out the shot while allowing you to still hear voices while wearing them. the standard ones will work well with music tho.

 

[hanoverphist]

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.

i wish i had used ear protection from age 10 up to 30 while going to and working shows, it is really taking its toll on my hearing now. as a kid i would go with my dad, he ran a labor crew that set up the stages. when i turned 18 i started working for him. at 25 my first child was born, 27 my twins were born. thhey have all been to shows, usually backstage, but i waited until they were 1 before taking them. my fave thing to do as a kid was stand in front of the bass rows so i could feel every part of my body and clothing vibrate. of course i didnt have ear protection, that would have lessened it. too bad my dad didnt make me wear it, id have much better hearing now, and not a constant ringing since i was 12.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: Turin39789

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.

Feel free to take your baby to a restaurant. Heck, feel free to breast feed while you're there.

submit pics of mom first.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: oboeguy
I get trying to make your kid a part of your regular life. We try to do the same with ours who is but a few months older. However, I don't take the kid with me on my bicycle at 50mph on twisty downhill roads. That'd be a bad idea, right? Your idea sounds bad too. Face it, some things you can't or shouldn't do with a baby. A loud concert sounds like one of them to me.

A propos, could someone explain why these concerts have to be so loud? I've never needed earplugs at Carnegie Hall but I have at, say, the Bowery Ballroom.

gauging by your username, youre more likely to go to a concerto than a mosh pit. you likely appreciate the nuances of the musical changes and subtleties over the raw, crude power of a rock concert. nothing wrong with that, but like the saying goes... if its too loud, youre too old.

 

[SP33Demon]

I heard if you put enough bubblewrap on a baby you can take it to the mosh pit with you. OP you should try that.