Sports Event with Toddler

[Hugo Boss]

Hi,

Wondering if anyone has ever brought their toddler to a baseball game? A buddy and I are thinking of going to see a Blue Jays game and bringing our sons, without the wives. My son is 2, and usually very well behaved, but still in diapers. Am I crazy? I am not convinced he'll enjoy it and it may be annoying to others around if he acts up. Have you found these venues toddler friendly (changing stations, family zones, etc.?)

[Remington]

As for baby stations, etc - I have no idea.

I went to watch a Red Sox game with my oldest daughter when she was only a year old. She loved it, I loved it, and my wife loved it. The crowd, change of scenery, the loudness, and the atmosphere was enough to keep her interested.

She was well behaved. I don't remember her ever needing a diaper change while we were there.

[tt3]

We've taken Tara to a hockey game or two as well as a "Champions on Ice" thing (friends got free tickets, no freakin' way I'd go otherwise :lol: )
Like Remington said, the noises, crowd etc etc were more then enough distraction and kept her rapt attention.
Go for it.

[Don-Dad]

We've taken Tara to a hockey game or two

Yeah, I have taken my son to a few hockey games, but it was not too enjoyable as he gets ants in the pants. I try to use hot dogs and popcorn as a distractor but after 2 periods heis ready to run, Plus he gets sad whe SabreTooth throws out t shirts and he does not get one :cry:

I think if you went to a baseball game and sat a ways back you might be ok, on the end of aisle of course :wink:

We took the whole family to a preseason game (hockey) and sat 5 rows up from the ice. Flying pucks and small childrean made me nervious so I had to keep an eye on the actio.

[SAHF]

Being here in Flordia (central) the only sports relation we can get to is the soccer games my boy plays! Nothing else happens here out side of the NBA Magic......LOL

Go for it! I would use disposable not cloth :wink:

[Muz]

We took our son to the Red Wings-Coyotes game last March. He was only three months old at the time and did well. The noise bothered him at first, but after about 20 mins he settled down and slept most of the game. In April, we travelled across the country to Boston for our annual Frozen Four trip. He went to three games that weekend and was great at all of them. He even went with me to the bars outside Fenway for opening day.

We don't do basketball and the Cards and DBacks aren't worth the price of admission. I guess we'll see how he does at next year's FF in Cowlumbus. This time he'll be mobile. :shock:

I really think exposing him to these situations has helped him to be more comfortable in strange surroundings in general. He trusts that no matter what, M & D won't let anything happen to him. That's my thinking anyway.

Chad