Take my 1 year old to see Ed?

SxDx1982

jbalicki10 wrote:

Dude, Alot of ten clubbers love crying babies. He/she will fit right in. Have you looked at the TC Lottory Complaints thread?

Anyway.. I don't think it's completely out of question to bring a kid to a show, you just have to be prepared to leave as soon as they get bored/anxious.

Jeanwah

I've never understood the idea of taking small children (especially babies) to a concert. Are there no events that are designated purely for adults only anymore? I have an 8 year old and I still haven't brought her with me to a show, because I view shows as "my time" to be myself and get lost in the music. It's impossible to focus on the performance when you're constantly worried about your little one AND trying to keep them quiet in consideration for other fans. Do whatever you can to get a sitter.

sonna

ejb770 wrote:

sonna wrote:

Sod it I'm gonna go against the grain.

Go for it.

If she starts getting a little cranky, just take her towards the back for a bit.

If the house rules don't state no under 16's etc... then what's the problem.

You're never gonna get complete silence at a gig.

If your little girl is well behaved then you'll be fine.

Don't be put off. Have fun!




now for the onslaught.

See I expected to get a few more comments like this. I don't think it would be the train wreck that people think, maybe I just have too much confidence in my daughter. She is the best after all. If she acted up, of course we'd take her out into the hall instead of ruining it for everyone else. She is a big music fan, since we don't like her watching TV we pretty much have music going whenever we're at home and she sings and dances and LOVES it. In fact she's starting a music class for toddlers today. That said, we're not going to try it because I would hate to spend all that money for travel and hotel and then have to miss half the show attending to my toddler. Can't wait till this summer to take her to Bumbershoot though! Thanks for the opinions guys, it was an honest question and after deliberating and reading your responses I think it's just not worth the risk.

And for those who said "get a babysitter" that is not an option. I'm not going to leave my daughter with someone I've never met in a city I've never been in. I'd feel much more comfortable taking her to the show! It was either take her or miss the show. We will have to miss the show :(

Thats a shame. Was hoping not too many people would put you off

PJ are clearly baby friendly. They sell kids gear in the goods section

But yeah... Boooo to you lot for having a whinge. Wheres the love.

Cosmo

Jeanwah wrote:

I've never understood the idea of taking small children (especially babies) to a concert. Are there no events that are designated purely for adults only anymore? I have an 8 year old and I still haven't brought her with me to a show, because I view shows as "my time" to be myself and get lost in the music. It's impossible to focus on the performance when you're constantly worried about your little one AND trying to keep them quiet in consideration for other fans. Do whatever you can to get a sitter.

...
At the Bridge School in 2010... when Pearl Jam played... me and a friend were trying to traverse our way across the muddy lawn area to hit the heads and get something to eat. Some lady yelled at us because she said we were disturbing her baby... and it was a baby!!!... who was trying to sleep.
Mind you... this was the Saturday... at the Bridge School Benefit... in the Bay Area... in October... were it was rainning/drizzling all day... non-stop... from 11:00 A.M. to around mid-night... on the lawn... in the mud... and the cold... with hundreds of people... at a rock concert... where Billy Idol was playing.
She said something about us being insensetive by trying to pass. Who brings their baby to a place like this? I'm hoping that baby pimp slapped mom and asked, 'What were you thinking?' for dragging him/her out to that thing.

acutejam

Well, I'll just add that EDDIE HIMSELF said how wonderful it was to see all the babies and toddlers at his shows in Berkeley back in 2007. They all had ear protection on, never heard a peep. Seem to recall Eddie rambled on about how lucky it would be to cradled in warm, loving arms listening to him ... and something else like, "with a tap on hand!" Was pretty funny.

THat Bridge story is hilarious, like the kid didn't wake up when the Giants clinched during Idol's set? Great night!

he still stands

your choice...

but I'd say no. Get a 'sitter.

-Emma-

helplessdancer wrote:

if u r close to the stage you will get a tambourine for sure=just do it

In the meantime, you could also be annoying other audience members. You'd also be taking along a 20 month old baby to an age-inappropriate event where it would be unfair and unrealistic to expect her to stay in one place for so long at that time in the evening when she would normally be in bed.

Haywood Yablomee

I'm sure I'll take a lot of crap for this but...

I think an Ed solo show would be a perfect place for a one year old.
I'm usually passed out by the second or third song in and I haven't even seen any of this solo shows since "Ukelele Songs" came out. Sure as hell ain't no Pearl Jam show. Just a big tease & snooze fest...

mcgruff10

how can you tell if a one year old is a huge music fan? really? my son liked playing in the snow for 5 minutes, should i take him snowboarding with me? my god, it's a concert. don't be those parents. skip the show, they'll be plenty of others.

juan lester

is this a serious question?

why on earth would you even consider this?

way way way too young.

Sawyer

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mfc2006

Sawyer wrote:

if you were sitting next to me at the gig I would tell you to your face just how stupid you are

if i were the OP & you told me that to my face, we'd have a problem. no need for that comment, Sawyer. keep stirring.

Sawyer

mfc2006 wrote:

Sawyer wrote:

if you were sitting next to me at the gig I would tell you to your face just how stupid you are

if i were the OP & you told me that to my face, we'd have a problem. no need for that comment, Sawyer. keep stirring.

i would be ok with that problem....its child abuse....and I said it to someone at a Phish show.....if you know me you would know im not bluffing either

mfc2006

i'm going to bite my tongue. just not worth it.

cowboypjfan

Sawyer wrote:

mfc2006 wrote:

Sawyer wrote:

if you were sitting next to me at the gig I would tell you to your face just how stupid you are

if i were the OP & you told me that to my face, we'd have a problem. no need for that comment, Sawyer. keep stirring.

i would be ok with that problem....its child abuse....and I said it to someone at a Phish show.....if you know me you would know im not bluffing either

I'm not saying bringing a 1 year old to a concert is ok. However, if you came over and told me how stupid I/we were, I would make sure your hippie ass would be getting fit for dentures shortly after the show

Of course, that was a joke!

SxDx1982

1 year old is a bit young, but admit it.. this is fucking cute, and a far cry from child abuse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7WGxI2V ... re=related

helplessdancer

SxDx1982 wrote:

Loujoe wrote:

if you brought your kid...put her on your shoulders...EV would give you something from the stage...

he's a sucker for kids and misfits...

helplessdancer wrote:

if u r close to the stage you will get a tambourine for sure=just do it

and ummm it's a concert and there will be rude people everywhere=do what you damn well please, just like the other trouble makers...

Are you fucking kidding me? What a selfish way of thinking. That's pure attention seeking, by the way, to bring a kid just to get something from Ed.
Jesus fucking Christ. Please tell me you're being extremely sarcastic.

purely selfish attention seeking. of course it is. u new here?
and i certainly wont FUCKING tell u if i am being extremely sarcastic or not :think: :shifty:

SxDx1982

helplessdancer wrote:

SxDx1982 wrote:

Loujoe wrote:

if you brought your kid...put her on your shoulders...EV would give you something from the stage...

he's a sucker for kids and misfits...

helplessdancer wrote:

if u r close to the stage you will get a tambourine for sure=just do it

and ummm it's a concert and there will be rude people everywhere=do what you damn well please, just like the other trouble makers...

Are you fucking kidding me? What a selfish way of thinking. That's pure attention seeking, by the way, to bring a kid just to get something from Ed.
Jesus fucking Christ. Please tell me you're being extremely sarcastic.

purely selfish attention seeking. of course it is. u new here?
and i certainly wont FUCKING tell u if i am being extremely sarcastic or not :think: :shifty:

Yes, I am new. I hate attention seekers at shows, they're much like groupies.. They just want something that they can brag about after the gig.
Anyway, I'm sorry. I couldn't tell if you were being serious or not. I'm still not quite sure but, yeah... I think I'm gonna leave this thread now. :roll:

Loulou

Each to their own but I think it's too young. My little girl is 14 months and loves music! She dances to every song she hears but a concert like that is too much.
A) it's too loud
its probably going to go for long enough for the baby to get bored or tired, then you'll have to leave early
C) you stand the chance of drunk idiots knocking into you or baby
It's up to you but I would give it a miss.

Sea

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