NEVER EVER EVER EVER Too young for DISNEY!!!

[rgribik]

I have responded to these threads before(I've been off for awhile), I'm one of the ones who doesn't like to see babies at weeks of age in a crowded park. That being said I have 5 kids and have taken babies at different stages. Here is the thing--we tend to defend anything we WANT to do, wether it is the best idea or not, and we are also assuming the parents bringing the infants are sane It's the people litterally dragging through the parks with babies, or babies in the middle of summer with no sun protection that everyone sees and comments on. If you take your little, little ones, just know their limitations and adjust for the baby, because they can't tell you how you are messing them up. We always told the older kids, if we go to Dis, we have to go with the baby in mind, if that meant dad and I split up, I went back to the room with the baby, that's what we did. My babies are now 4, so no more formula, diapers, naps----sad, but

 

[mel]

I agree! Many times I've seen babies just burning up @ the parks sitting in strollers while mom or dad waits on the other parent to get on/off a ride with the other children. I think infants should not be brought to the parks in the summer, it is too hot and that is definately not what is best for the baby.

 

[DISNEYFOS]

sorry guys..But how do you know that the baby isn't a FL native..or lives on the equator for that matter.

I can't image folks worried about bringing their children somewhere because some other mother doesn't "agree" with their decision and decides to give them dirty looks with absolutely no information or background.

I completely understand and respect if folks decide not to travel or go to WDW because its not right for their family at any particular time. As mothers we are the experts on our OWN family and know what is best.

We could all benefit from a little less judgement and a little more support in our roles as mothers.

Sorry just a complete pet peeve of mine. off soapbox

 

[rgribik]

Doesn't matter where you live, when I spent summers in Fla. I didn't drag my baby(and I'm still talking tiny ones, weeks old), all over without protection. If you notice it's the people from the North running around like crazy in Fla in the middle of the day in the full sun! I was just talking about the people(and we've all seen them) running or dragging through the park with little ones. Maybe it's different for my family because we go ever year, and don't feel the pressure to see everything and get the most for our money. I've always been one to air on the side of reasonable caution. It was just an opinion, not a judgement, I have enough kids to keep covered, hydrated, fed, out of peoples way.......

 

[Barbers2005]

If you notice it's the people from the North running around like crazy in Fla in the middle of the day in the full sun!

That is too true! You have to remember, here in the North we sometimes don't see the sun for months. No wonder we don't know what to do when it's out. My family started out running around on our last trip, but it quickly turned to plodding around and wondering if we would melt onto the pavement.

 

[slo]

My oldest first time at WDW was when she was 2 and my youngest first time was when she was 13 months.

I wouldn't change this for the world.

When people tell me that they were to young to remember the trip. I always say, "that's true, but I remember it, and my memories are important too." Then I follow it up by saying "they don't need to remember, because they are going back next year."

 

[Twinsmomma]

When people tell me that they were to young to remember the trip. I always say, "that's true, but I remember it, and my memories are important too." Then I follow it up by saying "they don't need to remember, because they are going back next year."

That is how I see it too! It's time well spent, for our memories! Some of our friends who choose not to vacation much are always saying they can't believe we are going "AGAIN"...why not? We go about every year to year and a half now. Can't get enough!! We live in WA right now, but we may be moving to NC this summer....then we can drive down more often!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

If I lived near Orlando, I would view a trip to the World like a trip to the zoo -- other than being young enough to catch a disease, there's no reason not to go.

I think for most people the issue of the child's age is related to economics and distance. Just getting my family to FL costs about $750 via air. Then there's the cost of the hotel, admissions, food, souvenirs...for many people it just isn't feasible to go on a regular basis, and so they want their kids to remember the trip. That's why they wait, or advocate waiting. They want the conditions to be as perfect as possible. I think when people ask about kids being too young, it has more to do with what their families can afford, or their concerns about travelling with young ones, than with the people they are talking to. They can't imagine taking an infant, so it flabbergasts them that you would. My SIL lives in Tampa, and it isn't a big deal to take her family to DW. As I mentioned before, it's as stressful as packing for the zoo, not a big deal. For me to make the same trip is a huge undertaking of time, money, and planning, because this is a once every few years vacation.

I think, for the OP, the people aren't usually really meaning the children are too young, they mean that for the perceived value (their perceived value) it isn't worth it.

We didn't start taking ds on family trips until he was four. We don't regret it a bit, because it was the right choice for our family. I think it's all a question of the factors in your life that make the age of the children an issue, not whether they are physically too young to make a trip. This is another question like 1) how many children should you have? 2) how far apart should they be? For each family, the answer is going to be different.

Just to add a resounding "maybe" to the thread...

 

[SelfEmployedDebtFree]

Great replys!

I never EVER EVER do the summer months, and I (personally) wouldnt carry myself, let alone a baby to WDW in the heat of the summer, but if the parent was very cautious and exercised safety and common sence (going back to the room in the heat of the day, a good sunblock, stayed in the shade, spray misters, etc) I'd have to agree its up to the mother, but I'd still be leery. Personally, you couldnt PAY me to go to Florida in the summer! Baby or NO baby! I'm gonna be in the pool or in the AC at home!!!
I didnt have any thoughts of heat in the equasion when I posted this, partly because I just never do it then. We go 2-4 times a year, but we only do winter, early spring, and late fall. I'll let the rest of you sweat in the other seasons!