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Original poster

to think taking a 5-month-old to a concert is ridiculous?

34 replies

BonkersforBonJovi · 02/11/2010 20:07

My DH has 'scored' Hmm us a pair of tickets to see Bon Jovi in June. The problem is we will have a 5-month-old. It is an outdoor concert in Hyde Park I believe, and DH is adamant that he wants DS to go with us. He says it will be good for him to get used to music and we will all have a good time. He suggests leaving pushchair at home and me toting DS in a front-carrying sling during said concert.

AIBU to think this is madness?

OP posts:
thisisyesterday · 02/11/2010 20:08

haha yes, i think it is pretty mad!

it'll be way too loud... you'll need to get the baby some of thowse baby ear defenders lol

Original poster
BonkersforBonJovi · 02/11/2010 20:09

Exactly my thoughts! Not only baby's poor ears but I fear for us getting squished as it is a standing concert...and I remember how we used to be at a Bon Jovi concert 20 years ago Confused

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ChaoticAngel · 02/11/2010 20:10

Definitely mad but if you do decide to go for it tell him to tote DS in a sling.

ChaoticAngel · 02/11/2010 20:10

Definitely mad but if you do decide to go for it tell him to tote DS in a sling.

ChaoticAngel · 02/11/2010 20:12

Oops, sorry Blush

trixie123 · 02/11/2010 20:25

why does he want your son to be there? Is it just so he can say to his mates that he has the coolest baby who went to his first concert at 5 months? Sorry, but I really can't see why he wants him to be there. 5 months is old enough to leave him with a babysitter for the evening and quite a nice opportunity for the two of you to go out and have a great time (I would have thought). 5 months is not newborn and he probably won't sleep through it. How pissed off will you and your DH be if you have to leave because DS is distressed?

PinkieMinx · 02/11/2010 20:40

YABU. It's not madness - it wouldn't be my choice but if you both decided to do this I wouldn't think you were mad. Baby ear defenders are a must though.

narkypuffin · 02/11/2010 20:53

Mothball the thread until May. There's no point in arguing about it now. When he has a four month old in front of him he might feel differently and you'll still have time to arrange a babysitter or to e-bay the tickets.

TheLadyEvilStar · 02/11/2010 20:54

DS1 was at his first concert at 3.5 weeks. He had baby ear defenders on and skinny jeans and a leather jacket - ok we were into the rock scene big time lol

TheScorchedChamomileLawn · 02/11/2010 20:55

Mad to go to see Bon Jovi under any circumstances.

domeafavour · 02/11/2010 21:02

we went to see Paul MC in Hyde Park, is is Hard Rock Calling?
There were a couple of babies there, it was a lovely Summer day, lots of picnics and families. I would say it's fine. You can easy stay away from the front squashed bit.
It wouldn't be that loud, but obviously you could get the earmuff things.

Would have to question why you would want to take a baby though, if you have childcare would definitely take that option, and have a good day out!!

musicmadness · 02/11/2010 21:05

I'd go for it. Just get some of those ear defenders for DS and insist that DH is carrying him! You don't get squashed if you stand near the back and normally get a decent view as well because you can see over everyones heads.

annh · 02/11/2010 21:13

So baby is not actually born yet? Methinks he will have a change of heart about the advisability of this plan when faced with the reality of the real live 5 month old in front of him! I wouldn't bother thinking about it now, think about it a few weeks before the event and if it isn't a go-er, sell the tix!

MilkNoSugarPlease · 02/11/2010 21:14

Go for it!

Friends of mine to their DS to Glastonbury at 5 weeks :o (though that is a BIT nuts :o )

ravenAK · 02/11/2010 21:15

Can't see why not so long as you're a good distance away - outdoor gigs aren't noisy unless you actually climb into the bass bins...

PaisleyLeaf · 02/11/2010 21:17

Take some shade too.

tiredandgrumpy · 02/11/2010 21:20

Hmm. Dh has got tickets for Take That next year. I would love to go, but all being well I'll have a 2 month old. Judging by past experience, I'd never be able to be away from the baby long enough to go, but then I really do want to go. Had no idea that it might be possible to take the baby along!

pastaplease · 02/11/2010 21:25

I took DD to a concert in Hyde Park when she was 4 weeks old and it was great. I had ear defenders just in case, but it's a massive outdoor area and so it's not too noisy at all. You just need to be sensible and stay away from the mosh pit! We met lots of other people with young children and babies.

spikeycow · 02/11/2010 21:25

Mmm. I've seen babies in slings at squat raves before, where everyone was off their faces, so this is tame in comparison. But there is the possibilty you'll have to leave early, I don't see the point in it

littlemisslozza · 02/11/2010 21:29

When I bought my Take That tickets last week it clearly said 'no under 5s' on the booking page.

domeafavour · 02/11/2010 21:31

no, an arena concert is completely different to an outdoor picnic family friendly one. Defintely wouldn't take a baby to that, in fact, yes I think under 5 is about right.

Diziet · 02/11/2010 21:39

It's madness. Ooops, sorry, Bon Jovi, (see what I did there? Grin )
Seriously... your back will be killing anyway from standing the whole time WITHOUT a baby in a sling. I speak from pre- children festival and concert going experience.
Although something family friendly like Cambridge Folk Festival (would LOVE to take DC to that, went in 2004, was FAB!) would probably be ok.
Also sounds like your DH is planning on having a few drinkypoos while you look after the baby.
Why should he have all the fun?
Get a babysitter!
(I would prefer the Foo Fighters or Queens of the Stone Age, but that's just me!)

nitsparty · 02/11/2010 21:39

i work for a babysitting agency. A lot of my clients come to town as a one off for a special concert and factor in a babysitter as part of the cost. choose a good agency that vets it's staff very well and you'll have no worries.

FlyingInTheCLouds · 02/11/2010 21:51

I don't see why it would be different from a festival and we took our DCs to a couple aged 3 months and that was fine.

i would never take them to an indoor place though, or an arena and don't go anywhere near the middle incase it gets a bit bustly/crushy.

coldnose · 02/11/2010 21:53

YANBU!! Thats crazy.

I have a 6 month old at the moment and i think she would hate it, it would be far to loud and bust for her to be happy there. Also standing for a long time with a baby for that long in a carrier would be pretty uncomfortable.

I don't think it would get your DS used to music really. My DP is a musician so DD has had music around since day one and she is still cranky about it.