2006-08-03 12:02:46 · 27 answers · asked by Mompoet 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Is your baby a boy or a girl? How old is your baby?
For a very small infant, even a nice plain sleeper would be OK.
For a baby girl, a simple dress or a plainer, "non-character" type outfit. A scooter skirt/skort with a simple shirt. A sundress.
For a boy, a little polo type shirt or a simple, "non-character" shirt in a plain color or simple pattern. Any kind of collared shirt would be good.
DON'T LISTEN to the person who said not to take the baby. Babies have been LOVINGLY WELCOMED at any funeral I've ever been to. They are a reminder to people that life does go on! If you are worried at all about a baby or young child being disruptive, sit where it will be easy to step out of the room. Ask someone who works at the funeral home where their lounge is. There is almost ALWAYS a lounge where you can slip off to and still hear the service over a speaker if you need to. Babies belong at ALL family events.
2006-08-03 12:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything. It's hard to find dress clothes for small children this time of year. I'd probably just go with a white shirt & khaki or navy shorts or pants for a boy this time of year.
My kids just went to a memorial service last month and the temp was over 100. Lost of kids were there wearing just about everything. My son, 3 1/2, wore a white shirt, khaki shorts and brown sandals. My daughter wore a blk & wht dress.
I live in CA, so it's usually pretty casual anyway.
2006-08-03 19:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by nsanders522 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not appropriate for an 8 month old baby to go to a funeral. If I were you, I'd try to find a sitter for your baby. If you absolutely cannot, then it doesn't really matter...your baby is still an infant, and dress codes don't apply to him/her.
2006-08-03 21:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure your baby is clean and quiet. Baby's and their parent's are not judged by the clothes but by the way they act and how well kept they are.(the baby) No matter if it is funeral, wedding, or picnic. I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. If possible, try to make arrangements for the baby not to go, so you will be able to concentrate on the funeral, you will need this time.
2006-08-03 19:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by srivers80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think an 8 month old should be taken to a funeral. Its not appropriate.
2006-08-03 19:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by coiny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have three boys, 3 1/2 yrs, 1 1/2 yrs, and 3 months and I don't take them to any weddings or funerals, I always find a sitter with either my family or my husbands family, depending on the situation, I find it easier to concentrate on the occasion without having to worry about my children and what they are doing.
2006-08-03 19:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by tina_leigh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not bring a small baby to a funeral. There will be people crying & very devastated. You wouldnot want your baby to start making noises at the most akward time. They will NOT want to hear a crying baby or you cooing at your child!! Find a babysitter asap!
2006-08-03 19:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by Jm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you'd dress the baby in for church would be fine. An 8-month old doesn't understand greiving so black wouldn't be appropriate in my opinion.
2006-08-03 19:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to take a baby to a funeral? Wouldn't it be distracting for the mourners? As a child, I was not allowed to attend funerals, even as a pre-teen. Get a babysitter. That's my advice.
2006-08-03 19:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would not take my child to a funeral but if you have no choice than just dress him/her in what ever you like.
2006-08-04 22:50:59 · answer #10 · answered by mikesalleykat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋