To take 4 month old on United for Europe march

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LittleLionMansMummy · 09/02/2017 00:04

Purely for practical reasons as I'm breastfeeding. I really, really want to go but in view of the division and anger tonight's vote in Parliament (and Brexit generally) has stirred up I wonder if it can actually stay peaceful. I don't want to be irresponsible about her safety and am genuinely interested to hear views. I don't live in London, it would be approx 4 hour return journey so it's not possible to leave her all day.

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Writerwannabe83 · 09/02/2017 10:38

When my DS was 4 months my DH went on some kind of March and talked me and DS in to coming to. I was really reluctant but DH said it would be fine but poor DS was absolutely petrified. The noise was just horrendous, shouting, large crowds chanting, screaming, people banging drums and other instruments, etc etc and DS was very, very distressed. I left after less than 10 minutes and went home.

I would go OP - especially if there's even the tiniest, slightest chance it may get violent.

I don't think going on a March is a life experience that a 4 month old needs to be exposed to.

Writerwannabe83 · 09/02/2017 10:39

wouldn't go.

maddiemookins16mum · 09/02/2017 10:41

I can't think of anything less I'd fancy doing with a small baby to be honest for all sorts of reasons.

Salzundessig · 09/02/2017 10:44

I took my 7 month old on the Women's March, she loved it! Not in London though.

TheDowagerDuchessofDenver · 09/02/2017 10:54

I've taken my one-year-old on a couple of anti-Trump marches - the Women's March in London and a local one against the Muslim Ban. There were LOADS of babies on the Women's March - seriously loads - it was really lovely.

I had a bit of trouble with mine because he wanted to nap in the sling and it was very noisy - lots of shouting and singing, which made it hard. He also found all the hanging about not moving at the beginning a bit frustrating.

Neither felt at all dangerous though. If you're worried, I'd make sure you're at the edge of the crowd and maybe near the back so you can get out if necessary. I think people will be very careful and protective of you with a baby though. And if you take a pram, there won't be the risk of him/her getting crushed (pretty unlikely anyway).

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