Should I bring a child to Vegas?

Question

My husband wants to go to Vegas, but can't stand to be away from me or our 4 month old daughter. He wants to go just for a couple days and wants to do it soon. I heard Vegas can get pretty crazy even outside on the streets. Is this true? Should I tell him if he wants to go so bad he should go with friends? I'm not sure about bringing our daughter this young. What do you think?

Answer 1

I would not take your child - especially one that young. Many casinos are smoky. None of the shows would be acceptable for her - some of the noise might scare her. Not to mention - if you're walking while carrying her - you don't want a drunken fool bumping you or throwing up on either of you. (Both of which have happened to me.) A stroller is also VERY difficult to maneuver in such crowded conditions.

Tell him to go with his friends OR see if a grandparent wants to baby sit for a weekend. =)

Answer 2

I would definately say no. Unless you would be going out to the national parks, lake, etc. If you are going to be on the strip, people come out here to drink and have fun, so you especially wouldn't be able to do that with your child. I recommend if you are coming to Vegas to have fun, leave the kids at home, this is no place for them, there is nothing to do. Vegas is a nightlife city. Maybe the only way I would say if you felt you had to absolutley bring your daughter is to bring a babysitter and get a seperate room for them. Then you guys can enjoy the day by going to the pool, and at night you can your husband can go have guilt free party time while the babysitter stays with the child back at the room. Other than that, there is really nothing kid friendly out here.

Answer 3

I think you would be missing out on the fun vibe that vegas offers, my husband and I were there last year. My daughter was 6 mos at the time we left her with my parents for four days and then came home. We had such a great time but we were excited to come back to her. Most of the people are on vacation when they go to vegas so most of the people we met were happy(except for the pit bosses man they have bugs up their butts) So I don't think people would mind a kid there, however, I think you would have more fun if the both of you went, if your nursing, start pumping for the next few months before you go, freeze your milk and see if your family could help out for a few days I think 4 days would be enough for you to have the vegas expierence without missing your baby to much.

Answer 4

I live and have grown up here in Vegas. It is not as crazy and bad as everyone says. Yes, there are bad areas, but that's just like any city. We have a lot of family things, not just adult things. We have museums, the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay (My 5 year old loves!) a dolphin show at Mirage, a tiger walk-thru at MGM and free circus acts at Circus Circus. Also, a lot of the casinos have day care (not sure what the age limit is) like all the Station (Texas, Palace, Boulder and Sunset, just to name a few) and Sam's Town. So, I feel if you are willing to leave your 4 month old with capable strangers, you can still experience the fun of Sin City and still be safe! Just to some research before you board the plane. This site might help: www.lasvegaskids.net

Answer 5

Not really a good idea to bring your daughter to Vegas. I know you think you can't stand to be away from her but you will enjoy the adult alone time you will be able to have with your husband. Once she gets old those time will be few and far between. Vegas just isn't a place for any kid at any age.

Answer 6

I think you are very wise to at least consider this fact. I live in here in Vegas and am frequently appalled at certain situations I see involving parent and child on the strip. Most of Vegas tourists come here to see the strip. That means a lot of walking (you could bring a stroller) and perhaps sitting at slot machines and poker tables. If your daugther likes going to the mall or even enjoys very long walks it might be okay. All in all I would say not to bring her but you know her better then I do.

Answer 7

I have been to Las Vegas and it is pretty crazy on the Strip. So, I say let your husband go with his friends There are too many alcohol drinks and smoking in Vegas. Don't.

Answer 8

Your husband's been watching too much CSI. Honestly, if you're only going for a couple of days you'll probably only walk along the strip once (during the day) and in the evenings it'll take you a whole evening just to walk from one side of a casino to the other (they're ginormous!), then you can walk across to another one via a covered walkway etc. I'd say go for it! FYI - I stayed at the MGM Grand, which connects to New York New York. We walked to the monorail during the day that links three main casinos (Luxor, Mandalay Bay and one other I can't remember). Just don't veer off the main strip of the main casinos and I'm sure you'll be fine. Not sure about babysitting mind you! Have fun whatever you decide!

Answer 9

I'm sorry to say. But you social fun life is over for a while.

If you husband can't stay away from you and your child then why does he need to go to Vegas? If its a business trip go by himself if its not don't go.

Plan a trip in the future and go then when the child is older.

I remember I was in Vegas on New Years and a woman was walking thru the streets with her stoller crying because of the mayhem and crowd when it struck midnight.

All I said to myself was "Know what you life is over and you should of kept your legs closed." Thanks for coming no pun intended

Answer 10

At four months old what can she do? It would be the same if you took her to Disneyland. Vegas don't get crazy at night, it just a lot of people walking down the strip. If your husband want to go real bad, then take the baby and go.