Taking a 6 wk old to BC..

[Lershac]

Huh? Who? wha....? What time is it? What am I doing here? Who said senile?

 

[Bugster]

Even though I have little ones, I guess I am senile, too! I put their health (safety) and happiness before my own desires. Makes me crazy, I guess.

I am curious, WHAT DOES ANY OF THIS DEBATE HAVE TO DO WITH THE RESORTS AT WDW?

 

[Lershac]

See, we all posted to this thread even tho its on the wrong board.... We must ALL be having some senior moments... kinda early for me tho, I am only 31.....

 

[BevS97]

Go, have fun, it's never any easier than when they are little.

Make sure you have a shade for the stroller, and baby can lie flat for a nap and you'll be fine.

My dd has been all over and the older she gets the harder it gets!

Tiny baby's are extremely easy and extremely portable - if you are bottle feeding then PM me and I'll give you my top 10 tip on how to keep bottles fresh without a refrigerator, there is no need for it to be a hassle at all - I could get a bottle out of my bag and be feeding my daughter within 30 seconds.


my only concern is if you will be in the parks without your hubby - simply because one adult will struggle to get 3 kids on a ride (especially if one isn't riding) will your kids be happy to stick to 'It's a small world' etc while dad's not around? Maybe you could bring Grandma or someone else for a spare set of hands?

Bev

 

[DizneyDreamer]

I never let other peoples fears stop me from doing what I thought was right. The only one who knows if you and your family can handle it it YOU. Go with your gut feeling.

Some parents couldn't possibly deal with 3 kids at WDW regardless of their ages. I saw a perfect example of this in June. A little boy age.. 6 maybe was having a total meltdown (not uncommon for that age..especially after being hot, tired and probably hungry). Well MOM was the one I got angry with. She was very verbally mean to him and extremely humiliating. I wanted to put HER in time-out.

I have also seen quite a few parents with very young ones and they were doing fine. You know the temperment of your children. You know what you are capable of handling.

All it takes is a little common sense and a relaxed attitude and everyone can have a great time.


And to those who say.. but that baby will never remember. You are right..but Mom and Dad will remember the look of wonder and amazement in their childs eyes.

 

[GEM]

Originally posted by Disneydenise
Years ago you never took your baby out anywhere before it was baptized.

Gosh. I guess if that was still true mine would be holed up inside the house forever . . .

I don't really know how it would affect a baby that young to be out and about among so many people, etc. - but I do know that I wouldn't do it myself because it just seems like a HUGE amount of work with a baby that young. I don't think I would enjoy it. It sounds exhausting. If you think you are up for it, though, and your doctor seems to think it is OK for the baby, then go.

And hope you live to tell about it. Have fun!!

I would never even consider leaving a baby that young at home with somebody else. I'm sure the baby wouldn't mind - but I would be a wreck!

 

[scrapper]

OMG
Well, it certainly is great to hear all your responses. I actually had a few good laughs reading them & thank god I am thick skinned b/c I am not offended by anyone,.. I asked and everyone just gave their honest opinion! I had already spoken to my ped's who said I can defn. take him to Disney. I had just wanted some opinions from people who had been & if they thought it was worth the trip. I actually do not plan to take the kids to the theme parks w/o dh. Since we would be staying at the BC my kids will love swimming in stormalong bay. When dh is avail. @ about 4pm we would go to the parks for a few hrs. I guess I kind of feel like some of the above posters, if I can be at a beautiful resort with my kids ...why stay home? Yes, we won't see as much but my older kids will love to swim & just be away. Carl, I actually am still unsure if we are going. The trip is just a few wks. away, so I have to decide this w/e.
I am so thankful for this board. I DO find it helpful to hear about other people's experiences. Anyone else?

 

[donnamerry]

No offense I wouldn't even consider taking a 6 wk old baby to WDW - wouldn't want to expose him so very young to so many airborne germs. Wait and go when he is a little older. BUT IF YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO GO, do this - take turns with DH watching the baby while you both take turns park hopping with the other children. I would worry though the baby crying alot at nighttime and disturbing other neighbors. Needless to say, I definitely would not and postpone it til he's older.
good luck whatever you decide~

 

[MJS]

scrapper - I do not know when you are planning on going, but you might want to check the park hours, especially if you are going to the MK/AK after 4pm during the week. I am not sure how late the park is open, but I remember when we were there last fall, the park closed around 7pm. Also, we stayed at the YC, and getting to the MK does take time, given the bus schedules, so if you do go after 4pm, be sure to figure in some bus time (we did not rent a car, so I do not know how long it takes to drive, park, etc.) I do not know if you are locked into staying at the BC, but in your situation (solo during the day with three kids, and a desire to start your day at the theme parks after 4pm, the Poly might be a better choice. Kids love it, and transportation is the best.)

If you stick with the BC, Stormalong Bay is wonderful, and I am sure that your 4 and 9 year olds will enjoy it. The pool is quite large, so you might want to strategize with some YC/BC veterans on how they keep track of their older kids with an infant. Good luck and have a great trip!

 

[Dizpro]

Since the "tragedy"......I;d check into what the current open hours are...good luck!

 

[gepetto]

I'd rather take an infant than a toddler any day! Infants are a lot easier to travel with. I hope you decide to go. If you take advantage of child-swap, your 9 year old can go on all the big rides twice.

 

[Antonia]

Forget germs. It will just be hard with the baby and two other children and DH in meetings. Hard to manuever, hard to watch two kids in a pool and a baby, hard to ride the rides, hard to all stay in one hotel room, HARD on the people in the room next to yours if the baby cries. We stayed in a room next to a baby and it was not fun.
I was just wondering if scrapper has ever been to WDW before? I don't recall her saying. I personally would not put the family through it.
Wait and go when the mom and baby can get in the pool some with the older kids and the baby can get a little enjoyment out of his siblings and his surroundings. In just a matter of months, the family could take a trip that would be completely different than taking a 6 week old and get a lot more enjoyment out of it for everyone. Dad would not be in meetings. Mom would have better recuperated from childbirth. Baby would be a little older and have a little personality. The whole family could do more than they could at this point and the older kids would turn out having a beter trip. WAIT a few months - let Dad go this trip as a scout and in the meantime have fun planning a trip a few months down the road!!!!

 

[gepetto]

Oh, Pooh! I've been to a lot of Disney resorts and have had rooms next to babies and not heard a peep.

 

[rjwinj]

hi!
i have read a few of the responses and wanted to reply to some of the concerns. when my son was 4 weeks old, we flew (at thanksgiving) from oregon to the midwest. the flights were fine, and he did not get sick. we did have one challenging night (out of 7) at a hotel room, but we survived.

we also took him with us (when he was 8 weeks old) to new york city for new year's eve in times square - for the new millenium. obviously, people thought we were crazy, but we had a great time. my point is - if you really want to go - GO, it will work for you. since you have older children, you know what to expect from infants and will plan accordingly.

good luck and have a great time!!!!

 

[Antonia]

I have changed my mind completely and think you should take the baby and go. Especially take the advice of the person who took an 8-week old infant to Times Square for New Years. Or the advice of the honeymooner who thought a 9-day-old at WDW was sweet. LOL I'm sure the baby in each case was having a ball.
What baby would not want to have a mom who would ask advice from strangers on the internet in order to make a decision about a family trip. If you have to ask, maybe that is the answer in itself. After all, it is your baby. Not mine, nor any of us well-meaning strangers. And we'll not be on your trip. Don't mean to sound sarcastice, but I think this thread has gotten ridiculous.

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

Well . . . only my opinion but I would not do it.

I have a DD who is 15 mos old now, we took her to WDW at 9 mos for the first time. Personally I wouldn't take the chance with such a small infant I don't care even if the Dr. said ok. There are just so many people and too many chances of catching something. It's so tough when a baby that young even gets a cold. You can't give them anything to make them more comfortable, and they can't sleep, then you can't sleep -well I'm sure you know how that part is.

It's your family and your decision. I'm just offering an honest opinion.

 

[Dolizza]

I belive if you don't want to expend the extra effort of bringing your baby...thats simply being selfish! In July My Husband and I took our 8yr old, 3yr old and 12 week old. I BREASTFED the entire time. It was so wonderful having our entire family there. Some people may argue that THEY won't remember it, but YOU will, and that is something I would never give up.

 

[stefanie08]

Scrapper
Well your post has finally lead me to register. I have been a fan of this site for over a year but have always been a little nervous to respond. Even though I think I will have alot of people disagree with me for what I am about to say, I thought our experience might be of interest to you.

Last year my DH, DD(2yr at time) and DS (7weeks at time) went to Disney for 10 days. We went because my family was going and it meant alot to my dad to have the whole family go. Coming from Washington State we had a long plane ride but we took a over nighter and both kids slept most of the trip. Our peditriciation said go for it that our infant was healthy and our two year old would be more of a handful that our 7week old. Which of course he was right. Touring the parks were fine, I used a sling and was nursing so never had to worry about bottles or finding a place to feed him. We went the end of October and the weather was in the high 70's low 80's so just made sure ds was always out of the sun and he was fine.

With this said I think you should go. As long as you and the rest of your family have a relaxed attitude about it and just enjoy being on vacation without a need to do everything I think you'll have a great time.

 

[Lershac]

I have changed my mind completely and think you should take the baby and go. Especially take the advice of the person who took an 8-week old infant to Times Square for New Years. Or the advice of the honeymooner who thought a 9-day-old at WDW was sweet. LOL I'm sure the baby in each case was having a ball.
What baby would not want to have a mom who would ask advice from strangers on the internet in order to make a decision about a family trip. If you have to ask, maybe that is the answer in itself. After all, it is your baby. Not mine, nor any of us well-meaning strangers. And we'll not be on your trip. Don't mean to sound sarcastice, but I think this thread has gotten ridiculous.

Why do you attack her becasue you disagree with her? That is being pretty closed minded. I hope no one attacks you in the same way if you ask their opinion on something because you VALUE IT. Others may have had some experience in the parks that would lend itself to her situation. I think that is what she was after, not people attacking her for wanting to go to Diz with her child... If you disagree, why not list the reasons instead of insulting her intelligence for even asking. There is no such thing as a dumb question.

 

[Misti]

Since this thread doesn't have much relevance to the Resorts Board, I'm closing this thread and moving it over to the Trip Planning Board. Although, with the tone of things, maybe I should move it to the Debate Board.

Just a reminder--please keep things respectful. If some of you haven't already, please take a look at the Forum Guidelines. There is never a need to attack ANY poster. Thanks in advance for your understanding!