Crazy Parents?!?

[Yngpreacherman]

For all of those who say..."to each his own..." give me a break. How far are you going to carry THAT logic? I didn't see anybody making that wonderful argument when the foreign man threw his baby on the bus a while back. No, I am not saying it is the same thing, but I am saying that "to each his own" logic argumentation is a joke.

Folks, I am not mad about it-lol, I am just asking. Taking a child on a vacation is not the same as taking a child to Disney World. Lots more walking and activities. I am just asking a question.

 

[MDMagicMom]

Yikes. We waited a few years for our youngest to be able to enjoy it too. Mostly because we like to go on rides together but I can say that if you don't want to wait, 4 months old is kinda perfect. They are oh so portable, and sleep and eat anywhere. Much easier to do it at 4 months than when they start to crawl or are early walkers. Hey, if your family wants to have fun and enjoys Disney, go for it whenever you decide it's right for you.

 

[goofy4tink]

Okay...devils advocate here. I am one of those who if I had the 'choice' I would hold off on a trip to WDW until my kids were at least 3ish. Now, that isn't to say that others shouldn't take their kids with them. And of course everyone has their own circumstances. Some people have no trouble with all the 'issues' one has with very young children. Diaper changes, the amount of 'stuff' you have to lug around, not overtiring the kids, food, sleeping arrangements, buses and sitting, etc.
And before anyone here asks...yes, I do have children. 17, 34, 37. My youngest was 5 when we first went to WDW. She didn't use a stroller, could eat just about anything (but insisted on mac and cheese all the time), and didn't need naps anymore. For me, that was so much easier.

But...that is MY opinion. Not everyone has to agree with it. I think that if it's going to be a once in a lifetime trip, then perhaps it's better to hold off until the child will remember it. But, I thought my first trip was going to be that 'once in a lifetime trip'......yeah, that sure isn't the case. My dd, 17, can now give tours just about anyplace at WDW we've been so often.

It's up to each family to decide what works best for them. I'm not at all sure I would bring a very young child, under 1, down to WDW during cold and flu season, but that's just me.

 

[TDC Nala]

The guy throwing the baby on the bus had more to do with the parent than the baby. Now if you asked why anyone would take a jerk with a bad temper to Disney I'd get that. But babies are pretty innocuous and the place isn't more dangerous than any other place if the parents aren't idiots, and if they're idiots they will still be idiots at home.

And the babies aren't doing the walking. The parents are walking. They're carrying the baby, or it's in a stroller or carrier. So that's not bad for babies either.

 

[Yngpreacherman]

Okay...devils advocate here. I am one of those who if I had the 'choice' I would hold off on a trip to WDW until my kids were at least 3ish. Now, that isn't to say that others shouldn't take their kids with them. And of course everyone has their own circumstances. Some people have no trouble with all the 'issues' one has with very young children. Diaper changes, the amount of 'stuff' you have to lug around, not overtiring the kids, food, sleeping arrangements, buses and sitting, etc.
And before anyone here asks...yes, I do have children. 17, 34, 37. My youngest was 5 when we first went to WDW. She didn't use a stroller, could eat just about anything (but insisted on mac and cheese all the time), and didn't need naps anymore. For me, that was so much easier.

But...that is MY opinion. Not everyone has to agree with it. I think that if it's going to be a once in a lifetime trip, then perhaps it's better to hold off until the child will remember it. But, I thought my first trip was going to be that 'once in a lifetime trip'......yeah, that sure isn't the case. My dd, 17, can now give tours just about anyplace at WDW we've been so often.

It's up to each family to decide what works best for them. I'm not at all sure I would bring a very young child, under 1, down to WDW during cold and flu season, but that's just me.

woot woot!!! Thank you for actually NOT taking offense to my post and just dealing with the topic (which I even made some what of a joke about it when I started it). I agree with your conclusion 100 percent!!!

 

[W.E.D.]

Boy. Sorry you think my arguement is a joke, OP. That's too bad. Because I think it's valid. I wouldn't bring a small child (we'll say under 3) to WDW, but the next person might, and they have every right to.

 

[goofy4tink]

For all of those who say..."to each his own..." give me a break. How far are you going to carry THAT logic? I didn't see anybody making that wonderful argument when the foreign man threw his baby on the bus a while back. No, I am not saying it is the same thing, but I am saying that "to each his own" logic argumentation is a joke.

Folks, I am not mad about it-lol, I am just asking. Taking a child on a vacation is not the same as taking a child to Disney World. Lots more walking and activities. I am just asking a question.

Really? Why is that 'thought' a joke??? You may not want the addtl work that is entailed with bringing a young child to WDW but others may not think it's that awful. I wouldn't do it, but I certainly don't have an issue with someone that wants to bring their 8 mo old twins (for instance) to WDW. They're not asking me to watch the kids or anything.
And that guy who tossed his child at the bus driver??? What's your point?? The man was basically out of control. He tried playing the 'we have a baby, we get priority' card...it didn't fly, he went nuts. So what? What does that have to do with the millions of parents who take their very young kids to WDW every year???

Perhaps, these parents don't think it's a chore to tend to their infants needs. What's wrong with that?? Would I do it? Nope, not a chance. But, if they want to, more power to 'em.

You've asked a question but denigrated those who feel differently than you. And you would seem to be in the minority. Nothing wrong with a nice discussion but when someone can't take that others may disagree with what they are saying, well....just leads to nastiness and the thread getting shut down.

 

[mariepapa]

Personally, we waited to travel anywhere until our kids were older. I had two babies very close together, so I thought traveling with two would be a big pain. But every family is different. If they have an older child and a baby then why not? And WDW is so expensive that we actually waited until they were 7 and 9!

 

[Yngpreacherman]

The guy throwing the baby on the bus had more to do with the parent than the baby. Now if you asked why anyone would take a jerk with a bad temper to Disney I'd get that. But babies are pretty innocuous and the place isn't more dangerous than any other place if the parents aren't idiots, and if they're idiots they will still be idiots at home.

And the babies aren't doing the walking. The parents are walking. They're carrying the baby, or it's in a stroller or carrier. So that's not bad for babies either.

No, I agree completely! My point is that I am trying to get a discussion going and everyone keeps saying "to each its own." That is a quick way to kill a discussion AND it doesn't make any sense. To each its own has its limitations. While I agree in this scenario it is up to the individuals, my simple question is why would families do this? I put the "crazy" part to be funny...and so I could have a good show

 

[mesaboy2]

So, this post is to see how many people I can make mad. Just joking! But, seriously, here is my question: Why do you parents take your 4 month old children to Disney World? If you have two children and one of those is older, then either wait until your little baby gets older OR leave your 4 month at home. I just don't understand this. Maybe you crazy parents can explain this to me?

If you wanted serious and thoughtful answers, you could have easily phrased your paragraph so that it isn't antagonistic. How about:

Just wondering: what are the advantages or disadvantages of bringing an infant to WDW? I don't understand since they won't remember it anyway.

The "you parents", "crazy parents", and especially the whole "wait until your little baby gets older OR leave your 4 month at home" directive are all insulting.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

For all of those who say..."to each his own..." give me a break. How far are you going to carry THAT logic?

Walt Disney World is in country where people like to say they are relatively free (within the bounds of law). I would consider the philosophy "to each his own" to be part of the ideals of that country. While taking an infant on vacation, especially Disney, isn't something I would do, it's not my right to judge other parents and call them crazy.

I didn't see anybody making that wonderful argument when the foreign man threw his baby on the bus a while back.

He assaulted an employee. I'm not sure how you can make any kind of comparison.

 

[Allison]

It's really not something complicated-it's because they want to.

 

[TDC Nala]

They do it because they want to bring the baby, and it's not a bad place for a baby, so I don't see what there is to discuss. if it were the kind of place where babies shouldn't be, I'd get it. But I'm not clear on why one shouldn't bring a baby. The only really good reason I've seen in my opinion is the flu/cold season thing for really young infants.

 

[Satchmo128]

I'm not sure why a parent should be called "crazy" for bringing an infant to WDW.

A co-worker of mine took her 2-month old on a trip to The World because the trip had been planned long before she found out she was pregnant. It was a family trip (including grandparents, siblings, etc), so there were a number of people to watch the baby and everyone had a great time.

Another friend of ours have an 8-month old and they live in the Orlando area. Their baby has been to WDW MANY more times than we can ever hope to (since we live so far away). When we were there visiting last month, I was amazed at how much we could do with the baby (shows especially - she loves FotLK and Nemo!).

OP - You don't have to bring babies/yougn children to Disney if you don't want to. No reason to judge others opinions to do so, though.

 

[Lillian Gracey]

This is an honest question:

How do you have a fun time with a baby at such a young age (Under the age of 1)? They can scream at any moment and probably won't stop unless you figure out what they want, if you do. They would probably need to be changed and fed a lot and they will probably wake you up in the middle of a night to be fed or changed and they need naps.

That doesn't sound like fun to me. Please tell me what you do to make the vacation enjoyable when all that happens. I understand that it's wonderful to see your child smile when they see Mickey Mouse and all that, which I think is adorable, but I don't understand how you can enjoy a vacation when a baby has a lot of needs that keep you from riding rides and stuff like that. I wouldn't leave the baby at home, but I'd postpone a trip til they are at least 1 or 2. I've never had a baby so I don't know how different a child can be between a few months old and 1 and I'm rarely around babies.

Thanks in advance for your answers!

 

[Jaime4004]

One of the weirder questions i've seen on here...
But to answer, I would bring my 4 month old on any family vacation, Disney or not. What's the point of going without them or waiting until they are older? To me, they are super easy to tote around. Just wait until they're in the crawling stage and don't want to sit so long.

 

[Yngpreacherman]

Really? Why is that 'thought' a joke??? You may not want the addtl work that is entailed with bringing a young child to WDW but others may not think it's that awful. I wouldn't do it, but I certainly don't have an issue with someone that wants to bring their 8 mo old twins (for instance) to WDW. They're not asking me to watch the kids or anything.
And that guy who tossed his child at the bus driver??? What's your point?? The man was basically out of control. He tried playing the 'we have a baby, we get priority' card...it didn't fly, he went nuts. So what? What does that have to do with the millions of parents who take their very young kids to WDW every year???

Perhaps, these parents don't think it's a chore to tend to their infants needs. What's wrong with that?? Would I do it? Nope, not a chance. But, if they want to, more power to 'em.

You've asked a question but denigrated those who feel differently than you. And you would seem to be in the minority. Nothing wrong with a nice discussion but when someone can't take that others may disagree with what they are saying, well....just leads to nastiness and the thread getting shut down.

lol-who is being nasty? I jokingly said "crazy parents." Anyways, you missed the whole point about the man who threw the baby. My point was this: "to each its own" implys everybody is right and nobody is wrong..." I agree in this situation each individual has its own choice. My point about the man throwing the baby is simply that if we can argue "to each his down" on this situation, why not on that situation. Only pointing out a inconsistency.

 

[tiggerunner]

I think everyone has to make their own choices, but for me it would not be a fun time. I waited with my daughters and it was a more enjoyable experience for all of us. The baby doesn't know where they are,so up to parent and how comfortable they are in the environment.
I'm the same way about babies at sporting events though. I see the babies covered from sun, rain or cold and wonder how it could be fun for the parent. Not my cup of tea, but they have the right.

 

[mesaboy2]

No, I agree completely! My point is that I am trying to get a discussion going and everyone keeps saying "to each its own." That is a quick way to kill a discussion AND it doesn't make any sense. To each its own has its limitations. While I agree in this scenario it is up to the individuals, my simple question is why would families do this? I put the "crazy" part to be funny...and so I could have a good show

My troll-dar is going crazy.

 

[TDC Nala]

Actually this thread doesn't seem like a discussion, more like the Monty Python skit where the guy pays for an argument.

If it's about how there is an opinion that it would be no fun at WDW while you are lugging a baby around, some people can't have fun with the baby along. Some can't have fun UNLESS the baby is along. Yes, there are people who do not go to WDW to do rides and don't care if they ever get on a ride their entire trip. So to each his own is a valid answer.