PJ show w/an infant - for those that have brought one, and for those who sat near someone who did

Indifference71

JimmyV said:

I would be very uncomfortable if I got to my seats at a rock concert and there was someone sitting next to us with a baby in their arms.

Yep.  I have a 13 month old and wouldn't even consider bringing him to a concert.  Would be an awful time for him and for us.  

Miss.Snowdrop

Should you decide that bringing your kid to the show is not a good idea but want to take him with you to Boston you could have a look into child care agencies. I used to work for one in the UK and I would often look after kids for one or two nights while the parents went out for a meal or show or attended a wedding. 
Should you decide that you want to bring your kid I just ask you as fellow fan, please consider other people around you should he start to crawl around or cry or get bored. It might not only ruin your experience but there are other people who are paying a lot of money and would love to see the show without distractions. 

I think if the foundation with the parents is solid and they take good care of their kid during the show, it would not be all that traumatising for the child. If they trust their parents and the parents show them that everything that's happening is totally normal, than they will accept it as such.

 Of course it depends on the kid as well. Some kids do fine in crowds and noisy places, others panic. Some people are great with people they don't know, others start to cry and want to hide. It also depends on his age. Will he be able to walk but not old enough to understand that running around is not a good idea or can carry him with you?
You have 9 months or so until the show to figure it out.  

cp3iverson

We took our then 1 year old to ACL one year.  We just stayed far out on the perimeter for every band we wanted to see.  Put our blanket down on the grass far from anyone else.  Usually near the trees.  We had so much space that i have fond memories of playing catch with him while enjoying Jimmy Cliff.  

Ear protection, smoke protection, sun protection, and crowd protection.  Those were my main worries. Can you do that at a baseball stadium? Probably not so it would bug my nerves as a parent.  

willbarclay

Id say trust what your gut tells you. You know your child. What do you expect their behaviors to be like? and what enjoyment level do you expect to be had by all? This might give you the answer you seek.

When I go to a show with my buddies I like to drop the odd F-Bomb here and there. Lets face it, Im out for a night away from my own kids where I can finally do so.

Now I have to imagine sitting next to someone with a child at a concert. It might spoil that little bit of freedom for me and others who have escaped their Home/family lives for just a few hours of enjoyment, and only to be thrust back into behaving like a PROPER well-mannered member of society again.

I don't know man

shetellsherself

I can’t read through all of the comments but I hope everyone is being kind.  I have 2 things to say:

1.  CONGRATS ON GETTING AND STAYING SOBER!!

2. I’m not sure how old your child currently is but having had 3 kids myself (ages 18, 13, and 10) I know how much they change in just a few weeks time especially in the baby/toddler years. I’m not sure if it’s possible to use experiences at a wedding as indication of how the child might react to a loud and crowded rock concert months later.  

lowbudgetlush

I dont know. Only you can decide. I wouldnt, but I also brought our 1 year old to Disney in the middle of summer even when some said not too. I am glad I did. So, you do you and the hell with others. Just be mindful of the people around you if the baby starts fussing.

THEBIBLEISTEN

Use common sense, don’t bring an infant to a rock concert. You got people smoking weed, cigs and almost always a knucklehead who is drunk and either pukes, gets in a fight or acts like a moron. Be a good parent and keep the baby at home. Stupid question if you ask me. Sorry to be so blunt. But congrats on getting sober, that takes balls! Leave the kid at home though.

dankind

I live near Boston, and we have an amazing babysitter who will likely already be working these nights. I don't know about her experience with infants, but as the time gets closer and plans become more solidified, I can see if she or one of her friends can take your little one for the night. Just a thought.

I remember there being a lot of unruly drunks at the 2016 Fenway shows. Eddie Vedder even told folks on night two to grow the fuck up (paraphrasing) after the reports he received from Fenway security/fan services about night one. Not a place I'd personally want to bring my baby.

Maybe you can give it a few years and bring him to a show he'll remember. 

willbarclay

to add another note to what I already said ... I took my 4 year old son to an NHL game this season, and I know its different from a concert but thought id mention it anyway. We had seats right at ice level, behind the net and beside the Zamboni entrance. My sons loves Zamboni's.

After the first period he wanted to know when we were going home.

We had a great time together but I think I will wait another couple years before we do that again.  

CopperTom

Do not bring an infant to a concert under any circumstances.  

JimmyV

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

Use common sense, don’t bring an infant to a rock concert. You got people smoking weed, cigs and almost always a knucklehead who is drunk and either pukes, gets in a fight or acts like a moron. Be a good parent and keep the baby at home. Stupid question if you ask me. Sorry to be so blunt.

And those people aren't even the only risk. Every one of us, no matter how polite and sober we are, occasionally bump into the person next to us when rocking out at a show. It happens. It's not fair to anyone else around you to expect them to worry about you dropping your baby like it's a beer.

chadgoin

Go ahead and bring the baby. Eddie will turn the amps down and instruct everyone to red carpet you around the stadium. 

CopperTom

You also run the risk of other fans calling the police or child protective services or children and youth, etc.  The fact that you asked this on a public forum is worrisome.

Merkin Baller

Congrats on getting & staying sober. Good job.

MayDay10

willbarclay said:

to add another note to what I already said ... I took my 4 year old son to an NHL game this season, and I know its different from a concert but thought id mention it anyway. We had seats right at ice level, behind the net and beside the Zamboni entrance. My sons loves Zamboni's.

After the first period he wanted to know when we were going home.

We had a great time together but I think I will wait another couple years before we do that again.  

my 4 year old is a hockey nut.  Almost all day every day is something hockey.... watching highlights, organizing cards, video game, practicing on our rink, going to his practices, shooting around in the basement, etc....

I have taken him to several games, and about the end of the second period (sometimes into the 3rd) he has had enough and wants to go home.  

drakeheuer14

If they can’t verbalize (and understand what will be going on) an opinion on going, probably not a great idea. 

Eroom21

This is what I observed at a PJ show; a 3-4 year boy started crying when the band came on stage and the lights went out and the crowd started screaming.  Before the night was done the kid was asleep in his dad's arms.

Don't do something just because you think your kid will think it is cool one day.  What is the point of experiencing something if you don't remember it???

Bentleyspop

willbarclay said:

to add another note to what I already said ... I took my 4 year old son to an NHL game this season, and I know its different from a concert but thought id mention it anyway. We had seats right at ice level, behind the net and beside the Zamboni entrance. My sons loves Zamboni's.

After the first period he wanted to know when we were going home.

We had a great time together but I think I will wait another couple years before we do that again.  

What guy 4 or 44 or 84 doesnt love the Zamboni?

My dad loved them so much for his 70th birthday I arranged for him to ride and drive a Zamboni. He was happier then a pig in shite.
And this was a man who had driven supercars, steam locomotives, jets, and other motorized things.

lolobugg

dankind said:

I live near Boston, and we have an amazing babysitter who will likely already be working these nights. I don't know about her experience with infants, but as the time gets closer and plans become more solidified, I can see if she or one of her friends can take your little one for the night. Just a thought.

I remember there being a lot of unruly drunks at the 2016 Fenway shows. Eddie Vedder even told folks on night two to grow the fuck up (paraphrasing) after the reports he received from Fenway security/fan services about night one. Not a place I'd personally want to bring my baby.

Maybe you can give it a few years and bring him to a show he'll remember. 

I can vouch for this guy. ^ He is a good guy.

You should consider taking him up on this but I wouldn't take the kid to the show. Too many things that could go wrong.

PS- congrats on your sobriety!

my2hands

Great job on getting sober, that's awesome!

I was at Fenway and loved the dedication to you and your father...

Please leave the baby at home