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re: Experiences with bringing a baby to Tiger Stadium

Posted on 7/27/23 at 4:32 pm to
Posted by The Real Drooby
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
1480 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 4:32 pm to
Really serves no purpose bringing them to a football game until 3-4 years old
For basketball or baseball under 3 is ok
Posted by King Joey
Just south of the DC/US border
Member since Mar 2004
12521 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 4:41 pm to
I feel like a lot of people in this thread underestimate the ability of babies -- even under 1 year old -- to assimilate and acclimate. Bringing a baby to a football game can absolutely impart familiarity and emotional attachment to the experience later in life (and by later, I mean when they are toddlers and already excited about going the LSU game, even if they don't understand why they are excited).

I am not discounting any of the comments about the downsides -- heat, exhaustion, crowds, etc. But the constant refrain that there is no upside is simply not correct. The babies absolutely can benefit from the experience, and the family can as well. I don't know when family bonding ceased to be perceived as a positive, but I think it still should be. And an LSU game absolutely can be a family bonding experience, even for a baby.

Every parent should make the choice they think best for their family. But anyone projecting their own judgmental attitudes by dismissing any potential benefit are being overly judgmental, imo.

Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
36368 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:05 pm to
Seriously what is even the point in bringing someone that young?
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
80220 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:09 pm to
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Experiences with bringing a baby to Tiger Stadium
hell on earth
Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
18690 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:11 pm to
Someone is working hard for those Facebook likes.
Posted by BCJ1994
Member since Jul 2020
64 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:18 pm to
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Also, my daughter is the most chill baby on the planet. Already went on three flights (two with an ear infection) and did not cry one time. She can handle Tiger Stadium, but we're not going to put any long term testing into that this season.


Sounds like you already have this all worked out so why ask here then shoot down all the good advice you get? Good luck!
Posted by la_birdman
Northern GA via Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2005
31206 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:25 pm to
Why would you do that? Get a babysitter. Plenty of time to take her to games once she gets a little older. It wouldn’t be fun for her or you and your wife.
Posted by Quatrepot
Member since Jun 2023
4135 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:28 pm to
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I'd like to take her to one for the obligatory photo op that isn't an ear piercing SEC game.
All that to be able to claim Super Fan?
Posted by Double Oh
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
19131 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 6:12 pm to
Why bring a one year to a game with a bunch of drunks around and no telling how many people that will use foul language around your kid?
Posted by TheDude321
Member since Sep 2005
3199 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 6:18 pm to
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I'm thinking we just buy the cheapest nosebleed seat and have her sit on our laps


Where are your seats located? If the child has a "nosebleed seat" ticket, then you and your wife's seats need to be in that section as well, as the ticket-takers are under orders to not scan tickets marked for gates that they are not working at.
Posted by SwampyWaters
Member since Apr 2023
1848 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 6:33 pm to
I agree - get a babysitter! I took my son when he was 4-5 and by the time the game was about to begin, he was miserable and I realized it was just too much for him for one day. Took him back a few years later and we had an awesome time!
Posted by GeauxtigersMs36
The coast
Member since Jan 2018
9874 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 8:36 pm to
Go to a non conference cheap game. Go early take lots of pictures and leave after the first quarter or have someone to pick the kid up at the first quarter. Did for va tech 2007. My son was 8 months old. His mom met me at the front gate between quarters. He’s never seen lsu lose in person.
Posted by BayouTiga
Louisana
Member since Jan 2012
3274 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 8:39 pm to
Please....STOP!
Posted by Spawn
Berlin
Member since Oct 2006
7471 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 8:46 pm to
Brought my son to his first games when he was 4 in 2001. Auburn in BR then Tenn in the SEC Championship game a week later.

Even at that age he was too young to understand what was going on.

Took him again in 2005 when he was 8 and he had a ball.

It’s ok to wait a while.
Posted by R11
Member since Aug 2017
3775 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 9:02 pm to
Why do people ask such stupid fricking questions on this site?
Posted by Quatrepot
Member since Jun 2023
4135 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 9:08 pm to
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Why do people ask such stupid fricking questions on this site?
Agree. This is one of the better ones, actually.

Posted by stopitnow1
Florida
Member since Mar 2013
1478 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 9:20 pm to
You might hear neck so if you are are like some of the clowns on this board don't freak out when your daughter hears it lol.
Posted by TigersJump
In a land far far away
Member since Feb 2018
2213 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 9:20 pm to
A baby? Come on man.
Posted by moomoo1230
Member since Sep 2009
19 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 9:31 pm to
Don’t listen to all these people saying don’t bring her. My sons first game was lsu at lambeau field at 11 mos and he had a blast. Pick a game later in the season so it’s cooler. Get the largest clear bag you can and pack all her goods needed in it. Bring ear protectors. And if she gets cranky or uncomfortable then leave if needed. Enjoy! I love sharing the memories at Tiger stadium with them:)
Posted by CajunAlum Tiger Fan
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Jan 2008
7919 posts
Posted on 7/27/23 at 10:14 pm to
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My sons first game was lsu at lambeau field at 11 mos and he had a blast.




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