I will be bringing my 9 month old to my cousin's wedding in July. His dad has to work, so it will be the two of us. I've never taken a baby to this sort of thing. (Yes, kids & babies are welcome at this wedding).
What should I bring... what should I leave at home?
Obviously I know to bring food, diapers, clothes, and a few toys... anything else?
2007-06-23 07:32:44 · 14 answers · asked by Proud Momma 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Thanks for all the answers so far. I just want to make sure I don't forget anything. I guess I should also mention that we live out of town, so this is also going to be an opportunity for a lot of the family to get to see him, so I'd rather bring him than leave him with a sitter.
2007-06-23 10:04:37 · update #1
A good idea would be to get some new things to entertain him. Get a new book or toy to bring and find a new snack (depending on what he's eating at this point). Sometimes it is the new things that keep babies occupied for longer.
Also, bring a Tide To Go pen. You will be thankful if there are any spills.
You might want to consider throwing an extra outfit for yourself in the car. You never know when baby is going to knock a drink over or something. Better safe than sorry...you don't want to have to leave early because of a stained dress.
A sippy cup is a good thing to bring if your baby is drinking liquids from a cup. There will not be any baby-friendly glasswear there.
Good luck!
Just thought of something else....bring a long sleeved shirt or sweater for him. Sometimes they crank the air conditioning up!
2007-06-23 07:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mia1385 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Do not, under any circumstances, bring a 9 month old baby to the wedding. It would be rude to bring anyone not included on the invitation, let alone an infant. This is the bride's day, if she wanted to include your baby on the invite, she would have. It was not an oversight. This is a once in a lifetime event for the bride and groom. An adult affair, not for babies. Don't put her on the spot by asking if you can bring an infant to her wedding. Now, before you label me a baby hater, I have two kids and a grandchild. I, too, was uncomfortable leaving my baby with a sitter, but when my sister in law got married, I found a trusted friend to stay with my 11 month old son so we could attend the wedding. Even though it was her nephew, my son was not included. Make arrangements for a sitter so that you can enjoy the event. You'll be gone only a few hours, the baby will be fine. And so will you!
2016-05-18 03:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone else has pretty much covered it but I would also talk to my cousin and just let her know that if for some reason you can't get the baby calm that you might have to leave and it's not a case of you just running out. Sometimes kids are just fussy and you have to take them home. Other than that if you stock the bag like everyone else has said you should be fine.
2007-06-23 08:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by indydst8 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd bring the usual baby emergency kit that you take any time you go out with him. Perhaps include a blanket and a large pillow kept in the car in case he needs to be laid down for a nap during the reception.
My big reccomendation would be to make sure you are seated with easy access to leave the church if he starts crying during the ceremony.
2007-06-23 07:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What my nieces do with their babies, is bring in the stroller - not just the little carseat thing. There's a lot more room for baby to lie down and get comfy, and you're not having to hold it or use up table space. You know what to bring, just have fun! He will be spoiled rotten by everyone!!! Make sure you get out and have some dancing, yourself!
2007-06-23 09:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just bring what you would usually bring.
Ask to sit near the back, or at least on the end just in case you need to make a quick exit because of your little one fussing during the ceremony.
2007-06-23 19:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you've got it pretty well under control.
Just bring what you would to take care of the baby at any gathering that's expected to last a few hours. I'm sure you and he will both do just fine.
Now relax and have fun at the wedding!
2007-06-23 07:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by gileswench 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bring whatever you'd need if you were at home with him.make sure to include his favorite thing that he sleeps with or that comforts him too. there could be a time when he gets a bit overwhelmed with the activities going on so you may have to take him out of the room for a bit to relax and regroup. have fun.
don't forget the stroller.
2007-06-23 07:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by racer 51 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
anything to soothe them ,or put in their mouths in case they get fussy. Also make sure you sit at the back of the church so you can make a quick exit.
Also bring a change of clothes one for hot, one for cold. Churches are very unpredictable in temperature that was you can keep your little one comfortable and avoid fussy situations.
2007-06-23 07:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Bethy O. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a change of clothes and so does the baby. Everything else you already covered.
2007-06-23 09:41:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋