Taking a 9month old to an amusement park?

Question

My Pushy Cousin wants me and my 9month old and her kids who are 10 and 13 to go to an amusement park. She says
she will be willing to help me with the baby. My baby likes to nap at certain times and a busy amusement park seems a bit much for such a young baby. What do you think?
How can I tell her no without looking like I'm not flexible and not fun?

Answer 1

Oh sounds like fun interupting your babys routine and all...

dont care if SHE thinks your fun ... i mean think of it this way a cranky baby you holding him/her pushing an empty stroller her 2 kids hollering in excitement yelling for money for things. Acting up! and you tired exhausted overheated and not being able to sit Because her kids will Drag you everywhere.

In my opinion dont go till he/she is older and can join in the fun! this lil trip will only upset your baby and make her naps all off.

So just nicely say your busy and dont feel up to(or tell her your not wanting to go but thanks anyway.) it theres Plenty of time for fun to come and PUSHY friends usually mean they DONT CARE about anyone but themselves. And want to have it their way..... sad i know just say no :)

Answer 2

I think your cousin forgot what it's like to have a baby. Honestly, I don't see how she will be helping you much if she has to keep an eye on her own kids. Also, does your baby like a lot of stroller time? Are you going to be holding baby a lot? Is this really going to be any fun for you OR baby? Honestly, I would thinking you're going to be stressed out, and baby will too.
Just tell her no - baby likes to nap at certain times and a busy amusement park is not going to be fun for you and baby right now. Maybe you could do something else with her and her kids later? Invite her for dinner, or meet her and her kids someplace friendlier for baby?

Answer 3

I agree with you. There's not much for a 9 month old to do at an amusement park and it's a lot of extra work carry the baby around. See if you can get a baby-sitter, if you want to go with your cousin.

Answer 4

Use your own judgment, and don't let anyone talk you into something. It sounds like your cousin can't find anyone else to go. It is also very hot this time of the year, babies do not handle heat well. If you do go be prepared for a cranky baby.
Try making plans with her to go to local park for lunch or something. Then you can plan around the baby.
Some people do not understand the word NO. Good luck!!!

Answer 5

Don't ever care how you look like when you make sensible decisions about your baby.

You're right:: taking a 9-months old to an amusement with a cousin who's selfish (she just wants the company when her kids are on the rides) is NOT a good idea.

Tell her you'd love to, when he's a bit older and he can walk/ run/ doesn't nap.

Answer 6

very not fun. someone will have to stay behind with the baby, and for other people it will get old very fast so you will probably be the bench warmer. you will also have to sit on the sidelines and feed your baby, and will not be able to find a quiet place for the baby.

also inconsiderate crowds of pushy smokers will be hovering around. kids that age are notorious for getting overstimulated and crying constantly. your baby will need to be held a lot, and that will get tiring for everyone. she will scream when you try to put her back in the stroller. and those baby backpacks are hell on your shoulders after 20 minutes.

it would be a nightmare. an absolute nightmare.

i say no way! tell her maybe in a couple years.

sincerely, a mom who's experienced this first hand.

Answer 7

Tell her your true feelings, why you feel them and tell her you'd love to go, otherwise. If she can't understand your responsibility and level or care for your child, she's either going to have to get over it or wake up and smell the coffee. You'd think she would understand, being a mother herself... but not all parents are the same when it comes to children. Take a rain check, or just be really grateful she asked or get a sitter. You're a mommy now, don't feel bad, 9 mos is kind of young to bring to an amusement park. I've seen ppl do it, they just let their children nap in their stroller and everything seemed fine, but it's up to you what you feel comfortable with. Nobody pushes a mom around, don't forget it ;-) (not when it comes to the right decision for her kid)

Answer 8

DON'T GO......


It's much much too soon for your child to be going to an amusement park. It's not only bad for baby, it's bad for you too - children require much attention, especially when young. No one can take care of an infant in such a noisy place, and expect them to hold to their regular schedule. You'd be better off waiting until the child is 4 or 5, when you can hire a sitter and enjoy the day with friends. Otherwise, you're looking at a world of misery.

How can I say this with any degree of certainty? I went to Disneyland with my wife and our friends when their son was an infant - it was a total disaster.

Answer 9

Don't let your cousin push you around! You have to do what's best for your baby and a day in the hot sun probably isn't it. No baby wants to be in a stroller all day and you probably won't feel like carrying him/her all day either. Changing facilities aren't easily accessible (or sanitary!). If you are nursing that is another concern. Unfortunatel being a parent isn't always about making the "fun" choice. The difference in you and your cousin is her kids are old enough to participate and enjoy the day, your isn't!

Answer 10

Your cousin is a certifiable nut.... stay home in the air conditioning or get a sitter and have a great time. babies and mommies at amusement parks is like oil and water or should i say gas and fire.... good luck ........ not me in a million yrs...

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