Babies are OK at bdays, right?

[Anonymous]

My 4 yr old got invited to her classmates at home bday. Do I need to ask if I can bring my 8 month old along? Spouse is working that weekend so either the three of us go or none of us go. Honestly I wouldn’t think twice about it, but I’m so unsure of etiquette around parties now...

[Anonymous]

Yes. Totally fine.

[Anonymous]

I’d still ask, but they should have no issue with it.

[Anonymous]

I would ask. Explain the situation and say you can do drop off or bring baby. See what they say. I personally would leave it up to you but when my kid was 4 my house was no longer baby proofed.

[Anonymous]

I'm someone who tends to ask about these things, but esp for a home birthday I think you're fine.

[Anonymous]

You're fine. The 8 month old is not walking as as long as he won't make a fuss about it being able to crawl everywhere it's fine.
Once they are walking it's harder and someone needs to stay home with them.

[Anonymous]

Always ask, but it should be fine, especially if your baby is in a carrier.

[Anonymous]

Perfectly fine for a home birthday IMO.

[Anonymous]

I’d ask. I know someone who takes her baby everywhere, and it can be inappropriate. Baby made a lot of noise during school presentations on 2 different occasions that I’m aware of. Some people have good situational awareness and remove a loud child from a gathering, and others don’t. No one wants to be stuck in close confines with a fussy baby.

I wouldn’t refuse as a host at a kid’s bd party, but would want at least a heads up.

[Anonymous]

Non walking baby totally fine.

[Anonymous]

It’s always courteous to ask, and to respect whatever answer the host gives. Afterall, your 4 year-old was invited. Not you. Not the baby.

[Anonymous]

Fine

[Anonymous]

Yes, you should ask. Best leave baby at home except if it is a family invite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d ask. I know someone who takes her baby everywhere, and it can be inappropriate. Baby made a lot of noise during school presentations on 2 different occasions that I’m aware of. Some people have good situational awareness and remove a loud child from a gathering, and others don’t. No one wants to be stuck in close confines with a fussy baby.

I wouldn’t refuse as a host at a kid’s bd party, but would want at least a heads up.

That is the worst. People are trying to enjoy a concert and there are screaming younger kids.

[Anonymous]

If your kid will happily stay in a carrier if needed, I don’t think you need to ask personally. 8 month is still a baby baby and it’s a home party.