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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were in OP's position (no sitter, no options) and brought DD (then 19m) out of town for a funeral.  DH went to the service alone, but we all went to the wake the night before and the reception aftewards.  Those are less serious, and to be honest I think that DD added a lot of levity to the situation.  People seemed to enjoy the distraction, and even those who were really distraught over the loss said things like "boy does she look like her aunt" or "XX would have loved to see that dress" - which i like ot think brought them some happiness in their time of sorrow

that said, we always made sure we had an 'out' - DH had a ride home if we needed to leave because DD started melting down, acting up, etc.  We also knew where the nearest McD's playplace was if extra energy needed to be burned up.  Thankfully DD did well with her coloring books, the snacks that are always at those things, and all the attention[/quote]

That's a perfect way to handle it. People comple appreciate the toddler not being at the service and understand why the mother had to miss it in order to be with the DC. To be there for the wake pays your respects, without causing stress for the family. A baby or young child at a service will cause stress for anyone who wi be thinking about whether he will act up. Please don't take him to that part. [/quote]

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