Will a 21 month old be able to sit through the Olympic Opening ceremony?

[lill72]

Hello,
I have a ticket unallocated to the opening ceremony and was wondering if it is a crazy idea to take a 21 month old? Will they get much out of it? or would it be too much?

I took my 5 month old to one of the Olympic test events... He enjoyed it.. Obviously didn't know what he was watching but was fascinated anyway. Worth noting that you can't get buggy into stadium, there is a buggy park though.

can you remember anything before you were 2 years old?

No, they wont get anything out of it, and the noise and crowds is likely to be a bit scary for them.

Yes, it's a crazy idea....you won't be able to enjoy it and, if he plays up, could be very annoying for people sitting near you

YABU. Get a babysitter, relax and enjoy.

No! What do you think he'd get out of it? You will just spoil it for everyone around you.

absolutely not. It would be a nightmare for him and for you. (and for the people around you)

I wouldn't take him. It's too long to expect him to pay attention and not play up.

I have a 21mo and love sport and have Olympic tickets but there is no way she is coming with me to anything, even the daytime events. She wouldn't sit still, I would worry about her affecting other people's enjoyment and I wouldn't be able to enjoy it. Plus the opening ceremony is in the evening isn't it when a 21mo would be knackered and grouchy?

Small babies are one thing (I might take a tiny baby if I had one) but not a wriggling toddler.

A child that age would struggle to sit still for a childs film or show- let alone something that isnt child orientated.

You are all absolutely right - I knew all this, just needed someone to tell me straight it is a crazy idea!! Thanks all!

A teeny tiny baby maybe, but not at that age. DS2 is 18 months, whilst awake he doesnt sit still, ever. All the best of luck if you do try it, you are far braver than I!

yeah I have a 22 month old, and no way will she sit down for more than a few minutes before wanting to wander off. You won't enjoy it if you take her!

I would bring her! I think she will enjoy all the people, music, atmosphere. I brought my 2 eldest to a big football match when they were 2.3 and 10 months and it was good. Bring loads of snacks and diversions. I would want to have the memory of bringing her. The only way I wouldnt bring is if its past bedtime as that could mean all kinds of meltdown.

also, re people around you - it wont be all quiet like the theatre or something, therell be fireworks, loud music, olads of people moving about, clapping, cheering etc. one toddler wont make too much difference.

Added to which, you can't take ANY food or drink into the venue, so would have to feed them Macdonalds, and pay £2 for a bottle of water.

I'm amazed anyone wants to pay to sit through it, let alone think of taking a small child. I record it on TV and fast forward the boring bits. The athletes all entering seems to go on forever.

We have just got our tickets and they ask you to arrive 2 hours early for security checks, even single events would be much too long for my 3yo, so I'm glad she didn't get a ticket.

There is free water available, but you can only take very small bag no food/drink/nothing that could get lobbed into the stadium/crowd or could be used maliciously/as a protest.

Unfortunately I might have to take my 7/8mo anyway as he is bottle refusing and I'm not missing it!

It depends.

If you are going anyway and taking the child is an option I'd say no, they won't enjoy it, leave them at home.

But if not taking the child means you can't go yourself then I would take them. There's no way I'd miss out on an opportunity like that for the sake of any child!!

Depends on the dc.
DD1 would have loved it, and sat still and quiet at any wage.
Dd2 would probably have been okay by 21 months, but had a phase between about 6 months and 18 months where she wouldn't be. She sat through a panto at about 6 weeks old and was totally excited by it.
Ds would probably just about be okay now. He's 5yo. Definitely wouldn't have taken him at that age.

Will they let that age in though? Wimbledon it used to be no under 2s into show courts.

YABU - it will be a nightmare you for, your DC and everyone else! A five month old is totally different to a mobile 21 month old, and no they wont get anything out of it, will never remember it so its just a pointless stress.