Thinking of Taking 3 Month Old to Concert

Hi there-I also have a 3 month old it is hard enough going to the grocery store let alone an outdoor concert-not a good idea I would leave him at home. It has been so hot and humid even in the evenings I would be careful about that.

I agree with Crystal. I think concerts should be reserved for date nights with your spouse. Children will grow quickly and get to concerts soon enough. No need to start ear damage at a young age! Even with earplugs damage can occur.
mddhf

If the baby doesn't behave, you'll spoil not only your night but others around you. Its not an appropriate place for a young infant for so many reasons.

PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR 3 MONTH BABY TO A CONCERT!!!! I don't think that you will be allowed inside with an infant. I feel bad for you because I'm thinking that you don't have anyone that you feel comfortable enough to leave your baby with and I know how that is because I felt the same way when my children were growing up. All I can say is you might have to pass on this one but just remember that one day you won't need a sitter. Good luck,

If it were me, I would only take an infant to a classical music concert, not an amplified concert. And only if comfort breastfeeding is an option to keep them quiet. Both of my children were sensitive to too much loud noise, whether it be a party or loud music. Besides, little ones' ears are MUCH more sensitive than our ears. Be patient, you will be able to enjoy concerts again some day when your baby is older and you can leave him with a sitter.

I would not take a baby either, ear plugs or not. Let it be a night just for you and your hubby. Anyway you want people coming up to you to see and touch your baby when you're trying to enjoy yourself? I also think it may be to much for the lil one.

I would keep the baby at home. Even with the earplugs the amps at a concert are still too much for their little ears. Find a sitter for him and go out. The music may scare him and he may do a lot of crying. Even outdoor concerts are very loud and can harm the ears. Either find a sitter for him or you may have to forego the concert. It is not a good idea at all.
D.

I am 31 and have been married for almost 12 yrs. My husband and I have 3 boys ages 10,7 and 4.

Honestly, there is no way I would take a baby to a concert, ear plugs or not. I am not big on what people think but people will be looking at you and thinking how awful that is! I have seen babies at a race track and I love racing but wouldn't take my baby there! But your child, your decision.

I would not take an infant or toddler to a concert, no matter what the type of music or venue.
My husband and I went to a Harry Connick Jr. concert about 8 years ago in Columbus (at Polaris/Germain Amphitheater)
There was a group in the row behind us that were being REALLY loud, constantly using profanity,drinking A LOT and refused to be even remotely quiet. Luckily it was just my husband and I, but after an hour of them getting worse, I politely asked them if they could quiet down some so that we could hear better. They started cussing at me, tried to pick a fight, threw beer around, and one guy even stood at the top of the aisle waiting for us to get up and start something. AT A HARRY CONNICK JR. CONCERT ! ! ! They obviously didn't come to hear him, but it just goes to show you what kind of people you can run into where you least expect it. I can only imagine that the probability of running into something similar would be much higher if you're thinking of attending something more mainstream. I agree with the other posters. . I don't think it's appropriate and you risk upsetting others that purposely left their little ones at home for a kid-free evening.
Good luck on your decision!
E.

I don't think a concert, no matter where it is, is a place for a 3 month old. Don't just think of him and his earplugs, but what about the other people that paid money to be there? What if the baby cries because the music is too loud or he is hungry, etc... Why don't you find a sitter for him and enjoy the evening with your husband. With a newborn, you deserve a "date" night.

I personally wouldn't. Let Grandma watch the baby which she's probably happy to do for you, and you and your husband go and enjoy yourselves for the evening. What a great way to reconnect and focus on you and him!

If it is necessary and you think both you and he can handle it, then bring him.

We took our little guy to a number of outdoor concerts when he was a baby. We didn't have any problems, in fact he fell asleep at all of them. At most of the concerts the volume was fine, not an issue. IF it were, I would simply stay farther away from the band.

When my daughter was 2 mo. old I took her to see The Dead. :O)
I got earplugs that are really soft & form to your ears. (I had to cut them smaller) Then I put a cotton ball & some tape (the medical kind that doesn't pull her skin & I put that to keep the plugs & cotton in her ears.
Aside from waking during set break to nurse, she pretty much slept through it all.
Of course I wore her in a sling so that was nice.
I took a warm set of clothes because sometimes the evenings get chilly & damp.
Good luck. You'll get some looks, but they'll give you the kudos for protecting his little ears.
She's now 4 and we'll be taking this week to see Jack Johnson. She now wears headphones that you can get at Wal-Mart in the sporting section. They're ment to wear when shooting guns & such. She loves them.
She loves going to concerts & being with mommy & daddy, but always requests her ear protection.
Have a great show!!

my three children have been to concrts since the womb! When they are babies I put earplugs in and then a hoodie, Then if needed, I cover a blanket, to swaddle. We did not sit close to the stage or speakers. They all love music!

I honestly don't see anything wrong with it. He will probably sleep through the whole thing! I took my son to numerous country concerts when he was a baby and continued through his toddler years. He is now 14 and very much into music himself! I would say go ahead, just make sure you have a stroller to lay him down in because the music will lull him to sleep probably through the whole thing. Have fun!

I have taking one of my sons when he was about that age. He slept most of the night and was good. I didn't use ear plugs. But I was perpared to leave if he got fussy at all. Good luck and enjoy the concert.

Aside from the noise, with it being outdoors, you have to think about the heat and sun. You don't want your little one getting burnt or overheat. I know how hard it is to leave your little one at this point, but you might enjoy yourself if you had a date with your husband. If you have shade though and it's not a rowdy crowd, I wouldn't see a problem with taking him.

My husband and I took out 3-month-old to a concert, but we felt it was really too loud, and I was nervous to use the earplugs. They didn't seem like a safe fit, the way they would be for adults. (I don't know if you have special baby earplugs; that might be OK.)

We also didn't realize that the 8 p.m. start time was right in the middle of her usual bedtime, AND there was no place for me to feed her quietly at the concert hall. Not even a bench to sit on! There was also no place to change her, and a long walk back to the car. Needless to say, we left during the opening act.

If I were you, I'd find out as much as you can about the venue beforehand. I think the live music is not the problem as much as all the other challenges.

Good luck. I'm curious to know what you do and how it turns out.

I personally never have done this but I know a lot of people who do and have taken their children to concerts etc.
I think the idea is fine and with the ear plugs it will be all right if the tickets weren't expensive and you are ready to leave at moments notice.
You have to be considerate of all the other people there who came to hear the concert and enjoy themselves not listen to a baby cry. I frankly get frustrated at church when there is a crying baby that isn't removed from the sanctuary and have been known to get up and leave in the middle of the sermon.
Children that age usually sleep through a lot and get used to things (crowds, etc.) by experiencing them and it is never to earily to start enjoying music, etc..

I think it depends on what type of concert, where it is, how far you'd be from the stage & speakers. If it's a rock concert, then no, I wouldn't take him. If it's an outdoor concert, where there's plenty of room, and you can stand back, then I'd say ok. But if you think, in the very least, that it'll be loud, then I wouldn't chance it. You'll have plenty of chances for concerts in the future, or get a sitter for a couple of hours.

I don't think taking a 3month old to a concert is the best idea, even w/ the ear plugs the baby could become frightened, and crying for the people around (they paid money to enjoy it) plus a 3month old shouldn't be exposed to so many people and illnesses floating around

We took my niece to see Cher twice, because my cousin is in the show. The difference is that we got professional "earplugs" from behind the scenes so that she would still have her hearing. My point is not a good idea.

What's the concert? I think that has a lot to do with what my advice will be......

What kind of concert is this? If its a rock concert, it still may be very loud for your little baby. Do you have a sitter?

I'd recommend you find a sitter for the evening and you go enjoy the concert with your husband. A concert isn't the best place for a infant, earplugs or not, and the others around you will probably feel the same. You deserve the night out, and if grandparents are involved, then they will enjoy spending time with your son.

I think that's a perfect age to take them to such events! Like a lot of other people have told you...my experience with my son was, he slept through such things! Ear plugs aren't a bad idea too. I always cover my sons ears (with a hat) for hockey games etc...have fun.

Hi R.

I was wondering what kind of concert this is, if it is a classical music concert or something like that, it might be ok, if it is a rock concert, I would urge you to leave your baby with a sitter, if you have one, not only for the baby's benefit, but for your's as well. You will have a much funner time without the worry of having a baby with you, rock concerts are for letting loose and having fun, if you get a sitter, you will be able to get drunk and party all you want, as long as you have a responsible person to drive you home!

Good Luck!

R.,

Outdoor concerts can even be louder than indoor because of no restrictions within the facility. Even with adult earplugs,which we realized we had to had in order to enjoy the concert, the music was very very loud and both of our ears rang for a day after...I would advise you not to bring a baby with his sensitive ears to the concert. It is well known that high decimal playing music of any kind will do damage to the ears.

We took our daughter to an outdoor concert when she was 6weeks old. We put her in a front pack, used foam earplugs, and had no problems at all! Plan to bring something to lay down to change diapers. Hope you have fun!!

Hi R.! I did the same thing. My Emily was only 2 weeks old when I took her to an indoor (echoing) brass band celebration. As long as Mommy didn't yell she was fine. I have taken her to many loud functions since and it was the same thing. Have fun!

Our Daughter was born at the end of May 2006. I was breastfeeding and unable/unwilling to leave her with a sitter. We went to two concerts at Blossom Music Center that summer. We sat on the lawn and found a spot near the back not too close to others. Both experiences were positive. We were able to take in our stroller and plenty of blankers to sit on and cover while nursing. We saw Jewel, then the orchestra (neither were crazy crowds). Good luck, I say go for it if it feels right to you, but expect that you may not be able to stay for the entire concert (watch out for bugs)

S.

I have to say that I am surprised by so many of the mamas feeling so strongly you shouldn't bring your son. First, I think that being outdoors and with ear plugs, you shouldn't have a problem. Secondly, do the moms really think you would be rude enough to stay with a screaming baby and ruin it for others? Maybe I am just assuming too much, but I would think it would go without saying that you would leave (for other's sake and your baby's and yours and your husband's) if the baby was unhappy. We are about to have our 4th baby and we do very little without our children. They have been to concerts, races, amusement parks, more restaurants than I can count (again, you leave if baby is really crying), etc. I think you just have to be flexible when you have kids and know that sometimes you do have to leave in the middle of whatever. We don't have a lot of options for babysitting, but even if we did, I still think we would take them everywhere. We firmly believe in families spending time together and not pawning our kids off on others all the time! Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be the right one for your family. Good luck!

As bad as it sounds... it depends on the music and crowd. You hate to stereotype, but you shouldn't have a tiny infant at a DEATH METAL concert or hardcore RAP concert where people have been known to get very rowdy. Now if it's something you and your hubby can sit way back in the back, away from the crowd and where the music will not as likely be very loud, and if it's "easy listening" type of music, then sure... I don't see harm in it! I've taken all 3 of my kids to different events (monster truck shows, Nascar races, concerts, etc.) and have never had an incident. I'm also a single mother though, so I never had a "sitter" to babysit. Short and simple - you seem to have common sense, so just use it. You know deep down whether or not you should be bringing your baby or not - so follow your instinct! :) But I agree with other Mamas, if there's a sitter available... enjoy your KID-FREE evening with your man!

I think that it is a personal choice. Variant on the music type and seat option, it is up to you. If it is outdoor and in the grass then it is ok. If it is Metallica and in the first row then I would reconsider. As well I would be mindful of the people around you. I would take my daughter but NEVER my son because he would not sit still and CRY and I would feel bad about that for the people around us.

Well I have 2 kids 3 and 10 mo. I took my daughter to a show BUT she was in my belly still. lol It was a TIME McGraw concert we were 5 rows from stage 8 mo pregnant. I did get a slap on the hand and she did not MOVE 1 inch through the whole thing she to this day listens to his music and LOVES him. NOW to take a baby OUT of the womb not sure I would do that. MY OPINION YOU do what you want BUT If you want to enjoy the show and not have to leave when it is getting good b/c baby is not doing to well with it I would sell tickets or get a sitter. WHAT is the show. I see that alot and I have not seen a response of what kind of music. OH PLUS SMOKE I AM BIG on not having my kids around smoke. Think of that as well do you want your child around 2nd hand smoke if it is out doors even then it still gets in your face with the wind and all. Still just depends on the music type and if drinking is going to be there as well people CAN get stupid when they get to much. I am probley putting to much thought into it . Sry

Please keep in mind the rest of the concert-goers as well. If you were having a date night or a girls' night, would you appreciate a (potentially) screaming baby near you? Personally I would never dream of bringing an infant or child to most concerts but that's just me.