2006-10-21 16:42:46 · 32 answers · asked by vironeal 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
OH DONT
You know.. My husband and I did this with our daughter at 2 months.. we were desperate to get out and were afraid to leave her with a sitter so we took her...
I spent the entire movie in and out of the theater.. her crying,..others looking at me in disgust for disrupting the movie..oh it weas miserable...
Buy a DVD and weatch it at home or hire a sitter
PLUS you will expose your very YOUNG child to every thinkable germs or viral infection currently going around in that nice recirculated air!
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-10-21 22:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baby Movie Theater
2016-11-09 22:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can, but the question is: should you? Do you think your baby will sleep through the film? If so you can try, but if the baby starts crying you should leave the movie auditorium immediately and calm the baby down in the lobby. You may end up missing a LOT of the film.
There are some theater chains that hold movie showings specifically for moms with babies at certain times so they can bring their babies without worrying about disturbing other patrons. You should check the theaters in your area to see if any of them do this. It might be a great way for you to make some new mommy friends as well.
2006-10-21 16:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by Shana 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some theaters actually have special screenings for parents of babies and young toddlers. They don't turn the lights all the way down, they quiet the sound a bit, and you can see first-run movies without the hassle of getting a sitter or the worry about upsetting other movie patrons.
The only bummer is that those screenings are usually on, like, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
If your baby is a good sleeper and a good nurser, and you're OK with sitting in the back and leaving if your baby makes any kind of disturbance, I say give it a go. My godmother took her youngest all the time and never had any problems. Myself, I probably could have taken my little one, but my oldest would never have been quiet and contented enough for me to make it through a whole film.
2006-10-21 16:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, of course you can! But should you? No.
Being a new mom, you're probably anxious to get out and about. And it's tempting to tote along baby for a few reasons: to show her off, to avoid paying a babysitter, or to avoid separation anxiety on your part (she's too young to experience it).
But you have to be respectful of the other people who paid to see the movie. What if your baby starts fussing or crying during the movie? Your choices are to take her outside (wasting the money you spent on the ticket) or try to soothe her in the theater (which will not endear you to the other moviegoers). Sure, it may be the time of day when she normally conks out for a couple of hours, but Murphy's Law almost always prevails and she will make noise at the most inconvenient time.
To be polite, you should not take a child to the theater that cannot stay still and quiet for the length of the movie.
2006-10-21 17:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by eleventh_hour 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello,
Personally, I would not attempt taking a one month old baby to the movie theater. You will be so busy taking care of the baby that you will not be able to enjoy the movie.
I would suggest seeing if a friend or family member could watch the baby for an evening when you go to the theater.
2006-10-21 16:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by steinmancloud9 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I say yes, but only while they're still under 3-4 months old. I took my now 8 year old son to Titanic 3 times lol. No one even knew i had a baby in there..thanks to breastfeeding him throughout the movie under a blanket. People walking out after the movie was over, were astounded to find out there had been a baby in there the whole time...and we all know how long Titanic was!!
2006-10-21 17:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by Row, Rach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did it, and it was fine. In fact, I was able to take my daughter to the movies up to about 7 or 8 months. This is what I did:
-I wore her in a sling. This meant she was happy and snuggled up with me, and less likely to fuss.
-I nursed her a bunch. This also made her less fussy.
-I sat in the back, and got up with her at the first sign of squawking.
-If I had to get up, I walked around in the very back of the theatre with her in the sling, which also calmed her.
-If she ever started to really make noise, I quickly left the theatre.
I only had to leave once, for only part of film. Otherwise, I had no trouble. I wasn't being a bother to anyone, and I got to enjoy the movies.
As far as the sound goes- I never went to a movie where the sound was so loud that I was concerned.
I should add- my daughter is very easygoing. If your child is generally fussy or noisy, it might be less practical. But I had no problems at all doing it with my girl.
2006-10-22 08:29:45 · answer #8 · answered by kalirush 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FIRST OFF..... the loud noise will not affect the baby at all. It could startle the baby but not affect his hearing or brain development. They are subjected to VERY loud noses in utero. Most babies will sleep through you using the vacuum cleaner right next to where they are. Don't let anyone tell you that it can affect thier hearing. I took my daughter with me to the movies when she was young and she slept through the whole thing. All you have to do is know your child and predict how they will act. If they sleep alot then dont' worry! Enjoy your movie!
2006-10-22 04:25:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A very young breastfed baby is very easy to take to the movies. Wear baby in a sling and breastfeed and he is likely to sleep/nurse through the whole thing.
Some theatres also have something called "Reel Moms" where they have a special showing each week that is for parents and young children (usually 2 yrs and under) to come. They keep the lights on low so you can care for your kids.
2006-10-21 16:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋