Would you take a baby to a show?

[IncredibleSulk]

Been offered last minute tickets to a comedy show but have a 3 month old baby. They’re generally content and settled, breastfed with no issues. Would you take them to a show in a sling? (Stretchy wrap sling so snuggled in to me rather than a forward facing carrier) It’s at 8pm so usually their quiet settled time and they are used to the sling and generally just sleep throughout the whole time they are in it. Baby is used to background noise (soft play, circus etc). Would I be mad? I don’t think they’d make any noise or fuss and the tickets are free so wouldn’t be missing out if I did have to leave.

If it's an adults only gig then no. Not that the baby will know what's going on etc but if I were out at night (on maybe even my one night off from kids / babies) I'd be well annoyed about a baby, especially if fussing / crying as I spend my life at soft play / kids parties / kids activities / school run / baby groups and would want a night without a baby

No because there are other adults there who’ve left their own children behind to enjoy the show. They want an adult only evening so don’t spoil it for them by bringing your baby.

If it is adults only then they wont allow a baby in a sling into the venue anyway.
Alot of concerts, comedy, gigs etc have age limits and will state 'no under 14's' or whatever on the tickets.
If there are no age limits or special considerations then it isnt wrong to take your baby. But I dont think you will enjoy it as much.
Depending on the venue as well there may not be changing facilities for babies. Ive been to lots of comedy gigs in small venues and its just normally male and female toilets, no facilities for babies.

Comedy shows are usually agre restricted, its unlikey to be a show without an age restriction.

It says babes in arms allowed. I do understand about disturbing others and I’d obviously leave if they did but we’ve been to quite a few events (including one just yesterday evening) and he literally doesn’t stir in the sling which is the only reason I’d consider it.

I don’t think it will work time wise with other plans anyway now.

I would have been saying don't do it (adamantly) until I went to an outdoor production of the tempest this summer, a lady sat near me had brought her tiny baby and I thought here we go. And was a bit annoyed I admit. But he didn't give a peep the whole show, infact I forgot he was there. I think if you have one of those babies it may be ok.

If baby in arms are allowed then go for it!

If babies in arms are allowed then do it!
I honestly cannot wait to be able to take DD to a gig. Im a huge music fan and gigs are my thing.

Personally I wouldn't. That's because I feel like I wouldn't be able to relax incase baby cries and disturbs others and I have to miss a portion of the show due to that.

I’m inclined to think that if your baby does cry and you up and leave then you have already disturbed others. It’s not likely to go down well if you are shuffling along the row in the dark trying to make your exit.

No chance would I take mine.
It’s at 8pm so usually their quiet settled time and they are used to the sling and generally just sleep throughout the whole time they are in it.
You’re baby is 3 months - that ‘routine’ can change from one day to the next. Ticking time bomb there… google ‘sleep regression.’

I agree that you should check the information from the venue. They may well have guidance. I would also be worried about the noise of clapping and cheering distressing the baby. Of course, if the baby is disruptive you would need to leave. I wouldn't tbh.

I would in those circumstances. In fact, I have, and the baby slept or silently breastfed the whole time.

Most comedy shows are for people aged 18 plus. So no.

DS1 not a chance, DS2 would just sleep and feed, people didn't even realise he was there half of the time.

Then why the fuck are you asking here.
You already know the answer.

Well aren’t you delightful 😂

Bad day hun?

All of these comments are so mean, I’m taking my baby to one next month and I hope he does babble and I hope your all there and I hope I disturb you more than just shuffling past you.

It's you're. And I hope they refuse you entry.