2 year old in lines

[Chabby]

I was wondering if it would be smart to get an ego for my son.. He will be turning 2 while we are there. I never bought a carrier like that when he was younger. Would it be silly to buy one now? He is tiny.. Only in the 3rd percentile. But I just don't know if he will want to sit in one. I so wish we would have bought an ergo when he was first born.

I would suggest you borrow one if possible and try it. Both my LO loved their carriers. However, with DS I recently bought a different one to bring to Disney and he doesn't like it at all

I don't know what I'm going to do about this. Last year I went at the begining of March and the weather was very good, not hot at all (for me). I wore him in a baby wrap that I tied around my body at the hotel and kept on all day long, even if he was in the stroller.

This year we are going 8/30 to 9/7. So I bought a ring sling that I can easily put on and off when needed and carry it in the bag when I'm not using it. But he doesn't like it!

I've kept trying, hoping he'll get used to it, with no luck so far.

Any suggestions?

 

[bumbershoot]

I was wondering if it would be smart to get an ego for my son.. He will be turning 2 while we are there. I never bought a carrier like that when he was younger. Would it be silly to buy one now? He is tiny.. Only in the 3rd percentile. But I just don't know if he will want to sit in one. I so wish we would have bought an ergo when he was first born.

2 is when I got my Ergo. It was GREAT for our Disneyland/Seaworld days. There was absolutely no way I could carry him in a sling by that age, and the Ergo worked really well.

And while I always had to get MOVING once I put him in any other sort of carrier (and I had many slings, wraps, large swathes of fabric, and a mesh-bodied mei tai before the Ergo), in the Ergo in a back carry he was totally cool with me standing still. It put his head up at my shoulder height and he could see a whole lot more than when standing or in a stroller, and he thought that was super-cool.

 

[livndisney]

Best advice ever. You don't have to wait in line. Your husband can save your place until he gets toward the front. We do it all of the time. Nobody minds. They all get it. Have him text you when he is 10 minutes out.

People mind (read the threads here on the Dis). More importantly most lines are not designed to have someone cut to the front. To get to the front you have to push past people who are waiting in line with their children.

 

[DisneyRegulars]

People mind (read the threads here on the Dis). More importantly most lines are not designed to have someone cut to the front. To get to the front you have to push past people who are waiting in line with their children.

I agree, there are a few exceptions where there are rides that you can hand a child to the waiting parent once the parent gets to the front. 2 that come to mind are Astro Orbiter and Mad Tea Party. Any other line where you would find yourself saying excuse me 500 times you should avoid doing the 1 parent wait in line trick.

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[bumbershoot]

People mind (read the threads here on the Dis). More importantly most lines are not designed to have someone cut to the front. To get to the front you have to push past people who are waiting in line with their children.

I agree. And you're pushing past people who are waiting in line with their own toddlers, making the best of it, so there's not a lot of empathy coming towards the person who waited outside the line.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Best advice ever. You don't have to wait in line. Your husband can save your place until he gets toward the front. We do it all of the time. Nobody minds. They all get it. Have him text you when he is 10 minutes out.

Worst advice ever. You were never in line, thus you are cutting in line. Disney doesn't allow cutting in line.

Others will call you on that and CMs will also tell you that all parties must stay together in line.

 

[ghtx]

Late to this thread so most of my advice has probably already been said.

First, since you are going in late September, you shouldn't have to spend all that much time in queues. In fact, if you use RD and FP efficiently, and since you'll be presumably be skipping a lot of headliners because of height restrictions, I would bet that you wouldn't have to spend more than 5 minutes in a queue.

(We went in October and only had to wait more than 5 minutes just 2 or 3 times - and the longest we waited was about 20 minutes.)

But when/if you do have to wait, I vote you stuff the 2-year-old's face with food. That seemed to keep my kids happy.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...But when/if you do have to wait, I vote you stuff the 2-year-old's face with food. That seemed to keep my kids happy.

I like that response.

 

[DisneyRegulars]

But when/if you do have to wait, I vote you stuff the 2-year-old's face with food. That seemed to keep my kids happy.

One possible downside to this strategy is that your child is still eating the snack when it's time to board the ride. Have you ever tried to take away a 2 year old's snack? I would rather kiss a rabid wolverine. So either dole out snacks in small quantities, or be sure to give them an amount you know they will be able to finish in time to avoid any possible meltdowns.

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[maxiesmom]

Worst advice ever. You were never in line, thus you are cutting in line. Disney doesn't allow cutting in line.

Funny but this is the second post I've seen in 10 minutes by that poster suggesting someone do something rude, or break the rules.

 

[sb682]

It's not really a big deal. Most little kids are antsy in line but as long as they're not screaming, poking the people in front of them, climbing the railings or otherwise running wild, no one minds typical toddler/preschooler behavior. People who have kids will understand, people who don't have kids might not get it, but who really cares what a bunch of strangers think? Use Fastpass, don't get in a standby line longer than what you know your kids can handle, make sure you take breaks when they start to get overwhelmed or tired, and if all else fails, whip out your phone or camera and look at pictures from earlier in your trip or let them play a game. Things will be just fine.

 

[TMEF23]

When we went last year, we definitely utilized fast pass as much as possible. If a line was too long, we didn't wait in it and tried again later. At times we added some extra walking to find a line that was a little shorter, but I felt it was worth it.
I bought my Ergo last year when my boys turned 18 months old (I also wish I bought this when they were much younger). They are now 2 years 7 months and they still love it. I am planning on bringing it with me to DW on our trip in 2 weeks. It does get hot wearing a kid, but as long as I keep myself hydrated I don't normally have a problem. I have made wearing my carrier a game. Sometimes, they ask me to put it on and wear them in it around the house. I also used my carrier a lot when getting on/off a Disney bus. My husband would deal with the double stroller and I would have both kids. It was much easier having one attached to me (especially if it was close to nap or bed time).

 

[saysib]

My son will be almost 2 when we go next year and I have to be honest its been worrying me a bit. We took DD for her 4th birthday and she was fine in queues and walking around the parks, but I've no idea how 22 months will be. He's not even 6 months yet, so I have no idea what his temprament will be like either. Lots of good ideas here though

 

[australiankaren]

It's not really a big deal. Most little kids are antsy in line but as long as they're not screaming, poking the people in front of them, climbing the railings or otherwise running wild, no one minds typical toddler/preschooler behavior. People who have kids will understand, people who don't have kids might not get it, but who really cares what a bunch of strangers think?

Hi there, I'm a parent and grandparent (not that I should justify that I have the necessary rights to comment) but I do mind having little people continually jump on my feet, swing things that hit me, scream non stop all without any adult intervention. So,yes I am a stranger, but I also have the right to stand there in relative safety without being driven to crazy town by an out of control toddler or child of any age.....

The attitude of "People who have kids will understand, people who don't have kids might not get it, but who really cares what a bunch of strangers think?" really bugs me and isn't helpful for anyone. Its an elitist attitude I am seeing more and more.

We all have the right to be comfortable waiting in line, and whether or not I have kids really isn't the issue, the issue is "are you controlling the anti-social behavior of your child"?.

Being a parent doesn't give you more rights than those who have no children, and that mentality is just selfish.

YMMV.

 

[Caseheidi]

We took DD when she was 18 months in October. DH and I are Pooh sized, and a carrier was not an option for us. We purchased a harness and leash that she still loves to wear today. It gave her the freedom to still move around, but not dash away. We also held her a lot in line. We would play little games, like peek a boo, or look at the interesting things around us. Only a few times did we pull out our phone apps as entertainment, and that was usually as she was getting close to nap time. I would suggest that if your little one has a comfort item that you bring it along. Sometimes all those strangers around can be unnerving for these little guys, and having something familiar they can hold and play with helps. DD would often just snuggle in with her head on my shoulder, such her thumb and hold her snugly. It all depends on you child's temperament.

 

[Gracie09]

Hi there, I'm a parent and grandparent (not that I should justify that I have the necessary rights to comment) but I do mind having little people continually jump on my feet, swing things that hit me, scream non stop all without any adult intervention. So,yes I am a stranger, but I also have the right to stand there in relative safety without being driven to crazy town by an out of control toddler or child of any age.....

The attitude of "People who have kids will understand, people who don't have kids might not get it, but who really cares what a bunch of strangers think?" really bugs me and isn't helpful for anyone. Its an elitist attitude I am seeing more and more.

We all have the right to be comfortable waiting in line, and whether or not I have kids really isn't the issue, the issue is "are you controlling the anti-social behavior of your child"?.

Being a parent doesn't give you more rights than those who have no children, and that mentality is just selfish.

YMMV.

If you read what you quoted the poster said kids get antsy but as long as they are NOT hitting people, climbing etc people understand. You may want to reread that.

 

[AC7179]

The poster was saying, as long as your children are not running wild, out of control, and are just being NORMAL kids, most people will understand. Maybe those who don't have kids wont understand, but they'll have to deal with it.

It's true. She was saying if they're playing i-spy to pass the time, or singing Mickey Mouse clubhouse, etc., people will either understand, or not understand and just deal with it. It's not hurting a thing.

I read this thread without bias, and I really don't think the first poster was saying kids have the right to step on others, swing on the rails, etc., and who cares about those without children. That wasn't the spirit of her post.

 

[dismom22]

So,yes I am a stranger, but I also have the right to stand there in relative safety without being driven to crazy town by an out of control toddler or child of any age.....


We all have the right to be comfortable waiting in line, and whether or not I have kids really isn't the issue, the issue is "are you controlling the anti-social behavior of your child?"

YMMV.

I totally understand where this poster is coming from...now a days, you see it more and more. Parents let their children do a multitude of disruptive, inappropriate things.

I understand that the previous poster had said as long as they're not throwing stuff, etc...and the poster I've quoted IS speaking about those. I think that part was just a misunderstanding. I don't think anyone would have a problem with kids playing games to pass the time, etc...but yes I agree that I find it quite annoying and borderline rude when some parents don't discipline their children. It needs to be a matter of respect for others...and I think that's the point that's being missed.

I'm a mom to a VERY hyper and active 3 1/2 year old little girl. Does she get kinda crazy sometimes, yes. But we do try to reign her in, out of respect for those around us...and the fact that just because we might think it's cute or acceptable, someone else might not and it might make their experience less enjoyable. This goes for anywhere, not just at Disney. It's simply a matter of respect...perhaps something kids now a days need taught a bit more..

 

[Junebugwv]

I liked preparing my little ones for life. When they were able to toddle, I would teach them to come when called. When they were old enough to stand, I would teach them to stand beside me for very short periods of time while I counted out loud with my fingers.

I found that 2-year-olds who are pushed around in strollers also enjoy getting out for rides. When we entered a line our young ones seemed satisfied to look around at the sights and follow along with the crowd. If they looked like they were inclined to wander, I would ask them to stand beside me and hold onto my skirt/shorts while I counted. For some reason, that short, little habit seemed to instill in them the ability to control themselves. They usually smiled at the thumbs up I would give them.

Ahhh, the simple joys. In a few weeks I will be standing in line with my baby (DS16) and his buddy. He is now 6' 3" and gives me thumbs up when I stand patiently in line.

 

[smidgy]

SB682 did not seem elitist at all.

we travel to WDW without children all the time. this poster made a point of saying "as long as they are NOT...." and listed behaviors that others might find annoying.

ok she didn't list every single possible bad behaviour, but most of us got the message.

as a couple in our late 50's we do expect children to make some noise, move around a bit, etc. in line. maybe even sing! if people expect children to stand perfectly still and quiet in the lines they will be disappointed.