2 month old - taking to movie theatre? - Page 2

[Lil'M]

I've done it with both my kids when they were 3 months or younger. Like PP, I nursed them in a sling before the movie started, and they slept the whole time. Don't remember what types of movies. However, I do feel movies are louder now (or maybe its just that I'm older). Some theaters by me now have "baby friendly" showings. Maybe they do by you too. I think they keep the volume a little lower for them.

[Knitting Mama]

If they don't have a baby friendly showing, you might want to look for Autism Society movie showings in your area. Although you probably have to watch a kid's movie...

[Asiago]

I wanted to see 'Babies' also (!) as PP said but didn't want to risk our baby's hearing. The following may be helpful from children's hearing site:

http://www.childrenshearing.org/cust...ng_health.html

Dangerous levels:

* 150 dB = rock music peak
* 140 dB = firearms, jet engine
* 130 dB = jackhammer
* 120 dB = jet plane take-off, amplified rock music at 4-6 ft., car stereo, band practice
* 120 dB = ambulance siren
* 120 -140 dB = Motorcycles, firecrackers

Extremely loud:

* 105 dB = helicopter
* 100 – 115 dB = iPods used at maximum levels
* 100 dB = snowmobile, chain saw, pneumatic drill, night clubs
* 95 dB = motorcycle
* 90 dB = lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, subway
* 90 dB = noisy toys
* 80-96 dB = restaurants

Very loud:

* 80 dB = alarm clock, city street traffic
* 70 dB = vacuum cleaner

Normal levels:

* 60 dB = normal conversation
* 35 dB = whispered voice

Unsafe Levels of Exposure:

* 110 decibels or louder : regular exposure of more than one minute risks permanent hearing loss.
* 100 decibels: No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure is recommended.
* 85 decibels: Prolonged exposure to any noise above 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss.

[Ellien C]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I've done it. I put a pilot cap on the baby's head (probably doesn't help but it makes me feel better), pop the babe in a sling, and make sure I sit where I can make a quick exit. I've never had an issue.

This. I go pretty frequently. I have a 7 yo. The 4 month old has been to: Despicable Me and one or 2 other movies.
But I do go to "earlier" movies - like Rush Hour showings or a noon showing because I figure they will be kid-friendly. I'd be a little more worried about a late night show because of the expectation that it would be adults only.

[carmen358]

Do they have anything like "movies for mommies" in your state?

[JBaxter]

We took Nathan to the Lord Of the Rings showing. He nursed/ slept the whole time

[octobermom]

HAvent read so not sure if you've gone or not.. It just might be something you'll have to try and see and be prepared to leave.
With Cecilia (my oldest) we took her to go see Star Track Nemisis (yes that long ago) when she was a few months old.. She slept peacefully through 2/3 then gave the smallest little cry I latched her on she nursed the rest of the movie...

With Margaret I tried taking her and Cecilia to Toys story 3 she did great during the previews but when the movie started Woody sacred the bejeebies ouuta her I mean shes actually looked terrified and there was just no way... I took her out she calmed I tired entering again but she saw the screen and burst into tears. Luckily my father was with us so he stayed with Cecilia and MArgaret and I ended up walking around the mall instead.

Deanna

[GreenTeaGinger61]

We've always gone to the movies with our babies and there's been no hearing damage so far We did go to see How To Train Your Dragon with our youngest a few weeks ago. It was super loud but we discovered that was due to some kind of special sound system. When we went to another film it was fine. She nursed and slept through the whole thing.

[peridot83]

I've taken my daughter, 7 months, to several movies, including the Other Guys. She is never bothered by the noise. She likes to watch the screen for about 20 minutes or so and then passes out in my arms. We FF so the trick is go around bed time and nurse or give your baby a bottle at the start of the film. If she gets fussy before asleep I just get up and go outside for a minute or stand in the hallway until it passes. Enjoy!

[Pumpkin_Pie]

I took DS ALL THE TIME when he was an infant and his hearing is perfect. I bought the ear plugs for kids that are like putty. You put them externally to fill in the entire outer part of their ear, but nothing goes into the ear canal at all. His were this red putty stuff that you had to warm with your hands to get it to mold, and then you just press it into their ears. They never fell out and when I tried them in my ears, they blocked about 99% of the noise. DS would nurse and sleep and noone ever knew he was there. I LOVED it!

[marisa724]

I have taken my babies to movies -- with DS1 I was dying to see "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" so we went to a mid-week, morning show. I actually brought my boppy along in a big tote bag (still figuring out the nursing in public!) and he snuggled up and nursed the whole time. Even had a hand free for my popcorn and soda!

Fast forward a few years, DS1 was wanting to see a few movies and DS2 happily slept through things like "Kung Fu Panda." This worked until he was about 4-5 months, then he got too interested in watching the movie!


Those headphones linked upthread -- we have two pairs (they wore them to a concert last year) and there is no possible way they'd fit a two month old. They fit my (large) 2 1/2 year old now, but last year they pretty much engulfed his head.

[mamadelbosque]

Not at all. DS1 went and saw... spiderman 2 or 3 (forget which), and ds2 saw avatar with us (I'm pretty sure they actually both went w/ us to multiple movies before 8 or 9 months, but those are the only two I specifically remember). After avatar dh was holding ds2 while I went to the bathroom and some guy was like 'did that baby just come out of a movie?' DH: 'yeah, he was in avatar...' guy: 'wtf! *I* was in avatar, an I didn't hear a baby!!!'

[Abraisme]

I've taken my young babies to movies many times. I've never had an issue and they've always just slept through most of it. I suppose it would depend on the movie and baby, but I'm not personally worried about the noise.

[JudiAU]

No, I don't and I wouldn't. It is too loud, too visually confusing and overwhelming, and personally, I think it is rude to the other movie gowers. Odds are, your LO won't like it and will express himself.

[annettemarie]

Originally Posted by JudiAU

No, I don't and I wouldn't. It is too loud, too visually confusing and overwhelming, and personally, I think it is rude to the other movie gowers. Odds are, your LO won't like it and will express himself.

The mere presence of a baby in a movie theater is rude to other theater goers?