JKS1414 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I would get a sitter for now.....not only is the noise too much but it would take away from your enjoyment of the game. With the price we pay for season tickets I would think you would want to see every single play. After that, think how crazy a football game is.........people get excited and I have seen fans, in their excitment spill beer & soda over other fans....I would hate to see that happen to a little one no matter the age. But as a parent, I say this to all other parents...in the end you do what you feel is right.....others can give views, but its your child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 We did the lap pass thing...honestly, I wouldn't do it again. First of all, you probably have to have a perfect day for weather. It happened to be hot that day and the kid sweated his ass off...not to mention me and my wife as well. But hot, cold, rainy weather can ruin the day. I've actually sat in his seats. He's under cover, so weather won't be as much of an issue. As a new father myself, I understand bnacpa's feelings on the matter. You want to start doing stuff as a family, and for him, Redskins games are family outings. Also, there is a reluctentness to leaving the kid at home while the parents go out for most of the day. Also, going to a football game seems to be a pretty decent idea. At that age, the kid is still pretty portable, and there isn't that much problem holding the kid. I know his kid is formula fed, so there isn't the breastfeeding issue. My concern would be this: where would you change her? The FedEx bathrooms aren't exactly kid friendly... Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhigh44 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 As a new father myself, I understand bnacpa's feelings on the matter. You want to start doing stuff as a family, and for him, Redskins games are family outings. Yeah, if the kids are out of the newborn, toddler age. Also, there is a reluctentness to leaving the kid at home while the parents go out for most of the day. Really? My wife and I would love to have a day to ourselves where we can sit back and relax. Also, going to a football game seems to be a pretty decent idea. At that age, the kid is still pretty portable, and there isn't that much problem holding the kid. Ever try holding a toddler on your lap for 3 - 4 hours?? My concern would be this: where would you change her? The FedEx bathrooms aren't exactly kid friendly... Well, there is always the concourse floor or you can change the diaper while he is laying on your lap. Make sure you point his butt towards a dallas fan. Yeah, I'll do without the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folami69 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 My concern would be this: where would you change her? The FedEx bathrooms aren't exactly kid friendly...Jason According to the Stadium Guide: "Family" Restrooms Family restrooms with baby-changing stations are located at the elevator towers at Gates A and E on all levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatman28 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I have no idea why someone would want to take a baby to an NFL game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Really? My wife and I would love to have a day to ourselves where we can sit back and relax. You haven't met my wife. Despite having both sets of grandparents in the area, I have yet to have time with my wife away from the kid in the four months that he's been around. Ever try holding a toddler on your lap for 3 - 4 hours?? Well, I haven't been too successful doing that, but my wife wouldn't mind. Also, there is such a thing as tag teaming. Everyone gets a turn. Now, I'm not saying that I would do such a thing. Personally, I wouldn't. Nor would she. All I said was that I can understand the desire, especially from first time parents who are very doting on their children, to have them around them all the time. I'm dealing with that right now. Family restrooms with baby-changing stations are located at the elevator towers at Gates A and E on all levels. Ah, good thing to know for future reference. (MUCH future reference.) Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 haha i guess if she can contribute to the sound level of the stadium bring her. lol but you better hope you sit next to some nice fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Most babies aren't comfortable at games. Wait until she is actually able to enjoy the action before taking kids to games. otherwise they may make the game miserable for other fans or even you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Now, if it was a baseball game, I wouldn't have any problems bringing an infant or very young child. Apperently you have never sat next to me during a baseball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Jason/Longshot, My wife is a steelers fan first, so she would take the baby for changing during plays simply because she knows how much it means to me to be there. Also, the baby is in a diaper, so it is not as if as soon as she must go, you must go change her. We can wait till half time or a quarter end. My daughter has a hard time giving anything more than 15 minutes of her time except for football. When I have the NFL network on, she will watch religiously. She won't watch anything else on TV with any concentration, nor will she give her baby einstein videos anything over 15 minutes. It is really strange. And for those who worry that she cries and would make too much noise ... I am in the restricted view seats on the visitor side ... That area under cover with the metallic stomp zone gets so loud ... I am worried about earplugs or ear muffs ... there is no way people near us can hear her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 no kids at the game till you deem they are old enough to witness drunken celebration, or drunken agony as well as celebratory cursing or agonized cursing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I have a daughter who will be 9 months old by the start of the season. Does anyone know how old she should be prior to coming to games? Also, are there ear muffs or something recommended so that the volume doesn't shatter her ears? Finally, at what age is it required for me to have to purchase a seat for her? Just curious if anyone has had young kids or infants and tried to bring them to games.And to those who don't want to be around a crying baby during games ... she loves noise .. it usually puts her to sleep. I will most likely have a babysitter or my Mom watch her, but I was curious about my options. Dude all I can say is don't do it. I have a 13 month old and I was going to wait another year before considering taking him to a pre season game (if that). It's really not a place for kids, If I were you I would consider all other options before taking a little one to the game. I have seen people with real little ones at the game It doesn't look very enjoyable, I am as excited as you are to get my kid to a game If I could give you any advice wait a couple of years, this coming from a Dad who has never taken his kid to a game, I have just seen Dads with babies at games and it looks brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmb5 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 if u take a baby u cant get as rowdy. id say leave the baby with a friend and enjoy yourself at the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Jason/Longshot,My wife is a steelers fan first, so she would take the baby for changing during plays simply because she knows how much it means to me to be there. Also, the baby is in a diaper, so it is not as if as soon as she must go, you must go change her. We can wait till half time or a quarter end. When they drop a load its pretty stinky, if you would keep that nuclear waste in a stadium seat for a whole quarter I think I would go and get the event staff to make you change it. If theres one thing out of all the things in the world I wouldnt want next to me is a poopy pants, I dont care if its in a diaper or not. Piss ya that you could let go all game, but theres no denying the poopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Until i read a recent post, i had forgotten just how tiny the seats are. My buddy in the seat next to me and I are both in the 6'2"-6'3" range, and just sitting next to each other is uncomfortable. Having a squirming baby/toddler on my lap would be, unnerving. I think I may wait until my son is 5 or 6, and at that point just a preseason game for starters. Kids can get bored very quickly, and no one wants to deal with a whiny kid for 2 hours and 55 minutes of a 3 hour event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums and skins Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 My first redskins game was when i was 11, I think. I'm sure the ticket stub is somewhere, but it was at RFK and in december. The cold was brutal, but that was part of the "fun". I see "happy families" making sportscenter or just the broadcast all the time (usually involving a child with facepaint or some silly team gear). But they're usually in more accomodating seats anyhow... I would say take the child to a preseason game, and if it is an alright experience, perhaps consider taking it to a regular season game... But if you have season tickets, enjoy some without the child and with your wife or friends. For the love of the team, you owe it to become the loudest, rowdiest, you can be (without the worry of making your infant upset). My girlfriend was born and raised a steelers fan as well, and if theres one thing we have in common, it is the strength of each teams' fandom. Steelers fans and Redskins fans are like no other, IMO. p.s.- congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutlead74 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I have a daughter who will be 9 months old by the start of the season. Does anyone know how old she should be prior to coming to games? Also, are there ear muffs or something recommended so that the volume doesn't shatter her ears? Finally, at what age is it required for me to have to purchase a seat for her? Just curious if anyone has had young kids or infants and tried to bring them to games.And to those who don't want to be around a crying baby during games ... she loves noise .. it usually puts her to sleep. I will most likely have a babysitter or my Mom watch her, but I was curious about my options. this thread is mis leading i thought you were talking about TO coming to town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 The list is endless why not to bring children to games, especially that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB452 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 >> He is a pretty outgoing kid who loves noise and crowds (in general, he likes to mimic the cheers and screams of the people around him), ...Just hope he doesn't end up walking up to people and saying "Hey......You Suck!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhjr34 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I have to say that I'm still not even sure I'm ready to take my 4 year old to a game yet. I'd probably wait until they were at least 5 and maybe 4 depending on their attention span. Just my :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I agree, a Redskin game is no place for a newborn. Too much noise, diapers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 You know it's the off-season when the baby at games thread is on its 4th page. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD Riggo Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I think it would be better to leave the baby at home with a sitter or family member. Some people (I would even say some REDSKINS fans) just don't know how to behave appropriately at an NFL game (if you're talking about Philthy games .. then you HAVE TO know that "certain attendees" would possibly urinate on you and your kid, or worse). My personal criteria would be to not take a child under about five or six years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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