Taking a toddler to a Chiefs game...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Good idea or bad idea? We're flying back home to go to the Chiefs/Steelers game in October. My wife and I are battling amongst ourselves whether to bring our 16 month old daughter (she'll be 19 months come October) to the game or leave her with family. We're gonna buy some earmuffs just in case we bring her to the game obviously, and practice trying to keep them on her lol.

We've taken her to Royals games and D-backs games already and she has a blast, but we know football is different and even with the earmuffs we'd be a bit nervous lol. As far as being rowdy is concerned, we wouldn't have to worry about that since it's a football game. Just rambling now lol.

Anyway, just wondering. I've never noticed any babies or toddlers at games but now that I have one it makes you think.

[The Bad Guy]

Taking a child under 2 anywhere is a nightmare for me.

[BossChief]

If you do so, I'd probably suggest a few things...

1) Earplugs. Children that young have eardrums that are still developing and the volume of the crowd at Chiefs games nowadays is stupid loud and can probably cause long term hearing problems.

2) Overdress in layers if the games gonna be cold...if it's a hotter part of the year, I'd suggest lots of sunscreen, one of those fans that mist water through the fan (kids love those and it can keep them cool easier, too) and a hat that provides shade. If he/she is unhappy, you will be, too...it might force you to leave early.

3) Bring something to entertain them when/if they lose interest in the game. Football games are longer than the attention span of a child that young. Their interest in the game will probably fade in and out during the game.

4) Make sure everybody in the surrounding area knows he/she is there so everybody (hopefully) acts accordingly and doesn't go overboard.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by DRU

I would have to go with the don't do it crowd. Too many reasons not to and really no reason to do it other than "you want to do it as a family" which seems a little selfish considering she won't remember it anyway.

Baseball game = 35k watching a game where they're sitting down the vast majority of the time and people aren't screaming unless something big happens.

Football game = 70k people full of booze (many drinking for 3 hours before the game even starts) where they're standing/jumping at least half the time and screaming at the top of their lungs.

Yeah we discussed it we're not gonna do it. We're gonna be sitting close to your seats by the way. Section 119, on the 50yd line, 6 rows back.

We took her to the Royals/D-backs game last year and it wasn't a problem, she was great. But yep football is different. Too loud for a constant amount of time and too many drunks around. Can't wait to take her though and our other future children.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by BossChief

4) Make sure everybody in the surrounding area knows he/she is there so everybody (hopefully) acts accordingly and doesn't go overboard.

This is total bullshit. No one should have to change their behavior because someone brought a kid that doesn't have any goddamn business being there in the first place.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by BossChief

If you do so, I'd probably suggest a few things...

1) Earplugs. Children that young have eardrums that are still developing and the volume of the crowd at Chiefs games nowadays is stupid loud and can probably cause long term hearing problems.

2) Overdress in layers if the games gonna be cold...if it's a hotter part of the year, I'd suggest lots of sunscreen, one of those fans that mist water through the fan (kids love those and it can keep them cool easier, too) and a hat that provides shade. If he/she is unhappy, you will be, too...it might force you to leave early.

3) Bring something to entertain them when/if they lose interest in the game. Football games are longer than the attention span of a child that young. Their interest in the game will probably fade in and out during the game.

4) Make sure everybody in the surrounding area knows he/she is there so everybody (hopefully) acts accordingly and doesn't go overboard.

Fantastic. I would call you daddy.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by Baconeater

This is total bullshit. No one should have to change their behavior because someone brought a kid that doesn't have any goddamn business being there in the first place.

Its ok. It happens naturally.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by Baconeater

This is total bullshit. No one should have to change their behavior because someone brought a kid that doesn't have any goddamn business being there in the first place.

/ Thread.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Baconeater

This is total bullshit. No one should have to change their behavior because someone brought a kid that doesn't have any goddamn business being there in the first place.

Thank you.

A toddler? What the **** does a toddler know or care about a professional football game?

Is Barney snapping the ****ing ball that day( don't answer )?

"Oh look; honey boo-boo brought their pissy-pants mini-me to the game today"! "Let's not get too loud or drink too much because God knows I just spent $175.00 for this shit, and now I get to watch football at the nursery".

I swear to God; half the people that breed probably shouldn't.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Baconeater

This is total bullshit. No one should have to change their behavior because someone brought a kid that doesn't have any goddamn business being there in the first place.

I wouldn't take a child that young, I was just offering advice if they did chose to do so.

There are plenty of kids that go to the games and from my experiences, people are respectful of them at the games...a lot more so in the club section as someone else mentioned. Different class of people and A LOT more kids tend to be there.

[Katipan]

Hahahah. She retained a lot more than a drunk would.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Katipan

Fantastic. I would call you daddy.

I balance my 4 year old girl and 11 year old son with lots of work, as you can imagine. When I take them places, I want us to all have fun that doesn't get derailed.

The simplest of things can turn a fun afternoon into a pit of fits, screaming and embarrassment. I've just learned a few tricks along the way, dear.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by vailpass

Oh, yeah. Your coming from a place of concern for the dog and we totally agree there. I thought you meant you don't like the dogs.

We're talking 2 different kinds of bar. In Scottsdale the dog friendly bars aren't the head banger/booming house music bars. Mostly wine bars almost all with patios.



It's a thing here for people to get their analyst to verify them as emotionally dependent so their dogs are classified as service animals. That way they can take them most places.

Including on the airplane.

It's 100% concern for the dog. I love dogs and most animals in general.

As long as it isn't one of those yappie little rats dogs don't ever bother me, even the ones that try to jump on you.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by Katipan

Hahahah. She retained a lot more than a drunk would.

Nothing personal but putting a kid in danger is not exactly a wise choice, just say'n.

[KCUnited]

Gordon & Smith trucks will always support my skate. Such craftsmanship, but yeah, the street will shred em every 3 months or so.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Lol this place has changed so much since 2001. Crazy.