advice for going to a game with a 1 year old
August 5th, 2017 at 11:52 PM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 12:42 PM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 11:05 AM ^
Drop the one year old off at Gramma's house.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:01 AM ^
"Mott's" is another favorite of mine.
August 6th, 2017 at 10:07 AM ^
Hard to believe that all the young dudes came out in '71. Makes me feel old!
August 7th, 2017 at 11:18 AM ^
Toad the Wet Sprocket
August 10th, 2017 at 5:35 PM ^
MR. FLOOD'S PARTY.....
August 6th, 2017 at 12:33 PM ^
they have to be inspected at the "solutions table" and then tagged and you're good to go.
I'll agree with previos poster and say spring game.
I've taken my oldest two (4 and almost 3 this year and 3 and almost 2 last year) to the spring games and that was fun. However, this year had way more people than last year and it was a lot harder. I had to stop to go take them to pee, go get something to eat, go pee again. I'm taking them to a high school game this year where one of my coworker's son is the starting QB.
I've also taken them to tailgates and plan to to so this year where we watch the game from the tailgate. Not as good for watching the game, but it is far better for us with the kids. My oldest actually took his first meaningful steps on the golf course, so that is awesome.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:01 AM ^
The child will not remember it, and you will not have a good experience. Plus, adults are debating about the logic of attending the MSU game at night (the likely game time). Taking any small child, let alone a 1 year old, is insane.
Sorry for being so blunt, but you are the responsible adults.
I cannot say that I feel it is irresponsible, but it is obviously for you and not the kid.
Probably just over-anxious to share his love for Michigan. Patience is my advice; there will be plenty of time for that, and it will be much muore rewarding than taking the 1-yr old to the game. I started going at about age 7, and it was all positive for me.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:56 PM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 12:02 AM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 12:04 AM ^
I have a six year old and a three year old. The six year old could definitely do it (at least until half time and she got bored). The three year old could probably do it but it would be rough (he just sat through a three hour plane flight, but it involved a lot of watching a tablet).
One year old? No fucking way.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:04 AM ^
Yeah don't. Wait until they can connect mentally / emotionally with the contest on the field.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:05 AM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 12:08 AM ^
It's not worth it.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:10 AM ^
One parent will end up watching the game while the other will end up trying to keep the baby content out in the concourse. Not worth the cost and trouble and the marital conflict it may cause.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:12 AM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 12:15 AM ^
I've taken both my kids to games at various young ages. If I could do it over I would have skipped when they were between 1-3. But...if you are going to do it with a one year old, here is my advice:
-Don't expect to see the whole game. You will probably have to leave to find shade, cool off or get away from the noise at various intervals. Know that in advance. Scout out restrooms, shady areas, concessions with water before you get settled.
-Sunscreen and a hat are a must for Sept games.
-Be okay with leaving early. I hate leaving games before the final second ticks away but with a little one you may have to.
-No diaper bags but I think you can bring diapers and baby things in a smaller clear bag. Check online.
-Sit higher up/in the end zones. As you go lower folks tend to cram in more. You will want extra space.
-If your little one is small enough, use a soft wearable carrier. My son slept on me for the second half of the Iowa game a few years ago. I had him in a wrap style carrier. He faced out for the first half and then I turned him toward me and he fell asleep.
-Consider ear protection of some kind for them. There are little headphones you can get. It gets really loud!
Good luck!
August 6th, 2017 at 12:28 AM ^
That is so much work for something that the kid will never remember.
I say buy the kid some new Michigan/Jordan gear, get your photo, and watch from home. Save the rest and in a few years when he/she can sit (or sleep) through a game...bring in the next wave of Wolverine fans.
The only caveat may be if you have access to a suite...in that case, have at it.
How is it more work than spending 4 hours with a one-year-old in literally any other setting?
It's the noise and excitement of the crowd. It will in all likelihood not be something a one year old finds pleasurable. You will be leaving the game very early.
I and my son took my then 4 1/2 year old gramdson to his first game last fall. We were afraid he would get bored but he loved it and although the game was a blowout and we would have left half way through the fourth quarter to get him home sooner, he wanted to stay until the end.
With a one year old, don't do it.
With a kid, you need constant distraction and stimulation. New toys, moving around, etc. when your cramped in a row packed like sardines in a stadium that doesn't allow you to bring anything in, where your goal is to typically to stay still and watch something, let's just say that doesn't fly.
Not sure if you are asking me if I have kids, but I raised two of them and now have several grandchildren.
And you are dead nuts on the money...have to have constant distractions or kids get bored.
August 6th, 2017 at 11:06 AM ^
I have done this before with babies and toddlers, and here are the most important things, just to reiterate:
1. Ear protection. Buy Peltor Earmuffs sized for children. They'll fit her, although whoever is holding her will have to support her head if she goes to sleep, because they do have some weight. You can also put children's ear plugs on her under the earmuffs if you want, but that's not really necessary.
2. If you don't think the baby should go, don't go. Let your husband do it by himself, and he can take Michigan-affiliated friends or grandparents with him if he wants help. If you aren't on board, you'll just spend the whole time annoying everyone for no reason.
3. Agree ahead of time that watching the game is secondary to having fun with the kid. This is a 4-hour trip to the park, but the park is a football stadium. The kid will enjoy looking around at your seats, maybe even for the entire time if the kid is young enough. But if the kid gets overstimulated, your husband should take her to the grass outside the stadium and play there for a while. The point should be to enjoy a day at the stadium, not to watch every play.
4. Fuck all the haters. I've done this multiple times, and it's absolutely no problem. It worked best with me, my dad, and his buddies. We passed my son back and forth a lot, he spent an entire quarter sleeping in my arms, and another entire quarter playing with my face. He flirted with our neighbors, watched the crowd, and didn't ask a single question about the football game until the second half. I even got to watch every play that game, although that was lucky. The only time it didn't work out great was when his mother came and demanded to leave with him before halftime for no reason.
Earmuffs are really the most important part of planning ahead. You will see other children crying because it's so loud. Plan ahead so you can take this in as evidence of your extreme competence at parenting.
Crisler is the same deal.
August 6th, 2017 at 10:06 AM ^
August 7th, 2017 at 11:01 AM ^
August 6th, 2017 at 12:15 AM ^
...make it Cinci and not 'lil brother. Be prepared to leave at halftime. There will be a point when you, your daughter, and everyone around you has had more than enough.
My son was excited to go to games a very young age. Spring scrimmage first. Then actual game. Then significant games.
IMHO, until they can sit through a (half?) game on TV, it doesn't make sense to drag them to a stadium. But if you do, hope it goes well and M wins!
Apologies my to your husband if you are using this post to say "See, I told you so!".
August 6th, 2017 at 12:16 AM ^
3 year olds are much different than 1 year olds. No 1 year old is going to request to leave. The worst thing that can happen is that they'll cry and you'll have to go play with them in the grass outside the bowl.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:19 AM ^
Don't do it, man. Save your coin, and watch from home.
It's not that it can't be done, but it won't be enjoyable for you or the kid.
August 6th, 2017 at 12:19 AM ^