Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 13:39     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 12:01     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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
Post 03/07/2020 12:01     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
Yes, you should ask. Best leave baby at home except if it is a family invite.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 12:00     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
Fine
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 11:15     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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
Post 03/07/2020 11:09     Subject: Re:Babies are OK at bdays, right?
Non walking baby totally fine.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 11:09     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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
Post 03/07/2020 11:02     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
Perfectly fine for a home birthday IMO.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 11:00     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
Always ask, but it should be fine, especially if your baby is in a carrier.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 10:57     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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
Post 03/07/2020 10:18     Subject: Re:Babies are OK at bdays, right?
I'm someone who tends to ask about these things, but esp for a home birthday I think you're fine.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 10:18     Subject: Re:Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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
Post 03/07/2020 10:16     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
I’d still ask, but they should have no issue with it.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 10:05     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
Yes. Totally fine.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2020 10:02     Subject: Babies are OK at bdays, right?
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...