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What can you bring in? What to watch out for? What items are a must have or a leave at home?

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Anyone else besides the one or two posters other than me have anything useful to say?

Congrats on your baby. I had a baby girl July 13, 2004.

Going to the CU, OU and TT games sans baby. Baby is going to college station with us. She is tailgating with us, but Granny Nanny is taking her back to the hotel for the game.

BTW- I have a SUPER EASY baby. Before yesterday, she had only screamed from her gut once. She sleeps all the time and just coos when she is awake. Yesterday, I ran errands in her stroller then brought her home to feed. AFter feeding, I thought I could put her in the Baby Bjorn and jump on the subway going to Kinko's and xerox her ultrasound pictures for her baby book. Two outings in a day were too much for her. She woke up in Kinko's wailing from exhaustion. Nothing I did quieted her. On the go naps are not the same as home naps.

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Anyone else besides the one or two posters other than me have anything useful to say?

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Oh, I'd say the advice of 40 or so parents who have been there ranks as "useful".

Honestly, the advice I gave was by far superior to any advice given... check page 1 if you have doubts.

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What's useful is answering his questions. It sounds like he's made the decision to go.

Again, to each his own. He wants to try it out, and hopefully it works for him.

I agree with you about going on dates. My wife and I have not been good about that and have quickly found out how important that is.

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What items are a must have or a leave at home?

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I know it's belaboring the point, but I believe most of us were answering this question!

cecil77 - did you read amytin's foundation thread on the general board?

twily - are you ever going to come back and thank those for answering your question?

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And yes, you do have to buy a ticket for him. Take lots of pics. If I could find a place to host some of my pics I would post them. We took fanatic jr to the cu game where they had their buffalos threatened. We were wearing garbage bags as it started misting on us. He was in the snugli under the garbage bag. He had a hole to look out of. It lookd like an alien was popping out of my wife's tummy.

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I was at that game. it was cold as hell and misting. taking a child to that game is nothing more than selfish. I am sure he looked cute. good for you, Lord knows thats important. Before you have kids, you do things for yourselfs. After you have kids, you do things with them in mind. Strapping a child to your chest under a garbage bag in near freezing temps so you can watch a football game is bad parenting. Sorry if it offeds you but thats how i see it

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DON'T DO IT.

That's my advice from having actually done the exact same thing. My son was 5 months old though when we took him. The walk up the spirals sucked. After that, it was pretty fun for about the first half as long as the little booger wasn't hungry or tired. After that, all hell broke loose. The people around me didn't seem to mind too much, but it was hard on me and my wife, not to mention the kid. We just left about the end of the third quarter.

It can definitely be done, so good luck. I hope it works out for you better than for me.

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twily - are you ever going to come back and thank those for answering your question?

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Twily hasn't logged on to Texags since posting the original question.

Depending on where you sit, I wouldn't take my 6-month old to a game. At least when I was a student, I think it was too loud to subject a baby that young.

Congrats on the baby. I have a baby girl, and she has made my life wonderful.

TAF

Tap the brake a bit, Fran. twily asked for advice and opinions and people are responding. I think that the opinions on this topic from people without kids are of value. Let's face it, they're ticketholders as well and they can be affected by someone's decision to bring a small child to a game.

Take it easy and enjoy the game this weekend!

Ha... great thread. This same thread is started every single year. Took a little longer this time around, but once again... texags doesn't let me down.

I have very strong opinions on this... but I'll keep it as short and civil as I can.

Get a babysitter, or do not attend.

I think it's best for all involved.... That includes you, the mother, your child and the people who would be sitting around you at the game.

I've never understood the point... every time this comes up. You're quite possibly going to spend more time attending to your child than actually watching the game. Period. So what's the point in spending the money and potentially upsetting those sitting around you? I just don't see it.

Regarding being a nuisance to fellow fans (which is what much of this thread is really focusing on).... remember... your baby is cute and adorable.... to YOU. Not necessarily to anyone else. If you do decide to attend, have a great time.... but if your child goes nuts and starts crying at the top of his lungs... please leave. Remember, you're surrounded by paying fans who are there to watch a game... not listen to your child.

Personally, at 4 months though... It might be more likely you won't have much of a problem. It's when they're a little older that bothering others will be an issue. At that age, he'll probably sleep through the whole event. And if so, great! But I still don't recommend bringing him.

Best of luck whatever you decide.

We had a son in August of 2001, and didn't even consider taking him at all in that season. We got lower level Zone seats starting in 2002, and got three of them. We decided on the armchair to eliminate the crowding issue with a one-year-old. In February of this year, we had a girl. For this season, we reduced our number of seats to two because we didn't want to take our new baby (seven months old for Wyoming) to any games this year. We also know that with our three-year-old, it will be very uncomfortable to take him, because he can't sit still. We plan on taking him to some basketball games at A&M, but that is different in that he can make noise and move around (we never sell out).

The reason I went through that is to say that we didn't have the exact same situation, but similar (small children at a game). What we brought was:
- about a gallon of water in one-pint bottles
- enough diapers for five hours
- wipes
- milk
- books (he was already really into books by that time)
- a fan (even for some of the cooler games, he got very hot)
- change of clothes
- Tylenol
- Benadryl
- all of the "necessary" items found in a diaper bag

I understand why you would take a baby to the games if you do not have suitable child care. The reason that we made the decisions that we made is because we know that nine times out of ten, we have a family member or a close friend who can watch the kids. We would never even consider sending them to a local day care that we know nothing about. Since we had this available, we are not taking them to games. Had we not had this situation, they would be sitting there with us.

Also, everyone around us at least acted like they were going to miss seeing our son. We also only left our seat about once per game, which is much less than the average fan.

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As a parent, can you EVER bring enough of those anywhere you go?

My wife and I went with another couple to the Night of Champions and several baseball games. We brought our 5- to 6-month old, as they brought their 6- to 7-month old. Both babies did excellent at every event. We didn't realize how loud the Night of Champions was going to be, or else we probably would not have gone. However, it was too loud for the babies to do anything else but stare at what was going on. They never cried, even after several hours of just sitting there listening to the loud music. And I will admit that the baseball games provided a little more room than the football games will. We never paid for an extra ticket for our child at any event, including the Maroon and White Game.

I agree with most posters that say Kyle is no place for a child but my wife say if our 9 month old doesn't go then we all don't go. We don't have family near by to leave him with or that might be an option. I do take a RV to each game so when the wife and baby have had enough (so far it has been by halftime) they can go back to the RV and watch the rest on TV.
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Along with the things that other people have mentioned i bring his booster seat and strap it to the bench, it is very secure and tight, probably more secure then just trying to hold him. Since I paid for his season ticket he sits in his own seat and plays with his toys.
He is bothered by the noise but that is only because we have an elderly man right behind us that has a bull horn for a voice and constantly yells, "AAAAHHHHHHHHHH", during the duration of any play offense or defense. If the old buzzard would "suddenly take ill", the experience would be nice.----Back to my voodoo doll.

Does anyone have any info about babysitting services on game day?

Congrats on your new lil' AG but I would wait until he's older. Maybe I'm just overprotective, though. Good Luck whatever your decision is.

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Actually, I've been reading the entire thread. As expected there have been some very useful comments and the typical brainless ones. To all of you who provided advice...even those recommending against: Thank you.

I am very fortunate to have a son that's well behaved and a sip wife who wants to be a part of Aggie gameday. I am trying to find a solution that allowed my wife to enjoy the experience as much as I. If that means the baby has to come to the game...so be it. But to all whose brittle state of existence would be ruined by my son at the game...we found a baby sitter.

Move along. Nothing to see here.

Funny...the same ones *****ing about others bringing children to the game as it may "bother" them are probably the same fatasses that take up their seat AND YOURS!

I can't believe this thread is still going. We keep this one but delete the babes of aggieland..what a travisty (sp).

I can't stand anti children posters. If you want to take your child then take him. Only thing I would recommend is to be considerate of others around you. If people are saying its too loud for babies then they shouldnt be complaining because they won't here the baby anyway so let them be quiet. Don't let people discourage you. You can pay same as they can.

Besides most of these people are the ones yelling obscene things and they think that is totally considerate of the people around them. Let them clean up their own trash in their own backyard.

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Your kid will love to be able to tell all of his/her friends that they went to their first Aggie game at age 3 months, I know I sure do

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I am VERY PROUD to say that my son's first game was the RWBOut game and he was ONLY 6 weeks old. Did he stay for the entire game....NO...just one quarter, but he has a story he can tell when he gets to A&M!

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Honestly, is someone really going to walk around campus and tell people their first game was at age X? Get out more.

Unless it involves a bet, or is somehow going to get you in a girl's pants, nobody cares.

This is not a question of people with kids vs. people without. It is a matter of how much enjoyment are you going to get outta the game...personally - I would not enjoy something I have to walk in/out of, wait by concessions, leave early, arrive late - all of which you can assume are going to happen bringing kids.

Hey - it is your call, but when the time comes for me to make the decision, Game Day = Babysitter

"Set it straight, Buster. I'm not here to say "please." I'm here to tell you what to do. And if self-preservation is an instinct you possess, you better do it and do it quick. I'm here to help. If my help's not appreciated, lotsa luck gentlemen."

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This is not a question of people with kids vs. people without. It is a matter of how much enjoyment are you going to get outta the game...personally - I would not enjoy something I have to walk in/out of, wait by concessions, leave early, arrive late - all of which you can assume are going to happen bringing kids.

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Obviously you DON'T have kids. And if bringing kids "puts you out" then that is YOUR BUSINESS. I LOVE Aggie Football, but I also LOVE FAMILY! You obviously don't sound like you can do both together! As far as your "not enjoying the game" comment with your kids, sounds like that is YOUR ISSUES...NOT MINE and MANY OTHERS!

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I would not enjoy something I have to walk in/out of, wait by concessions, leave early, arrive late - all of which you can assume are going to happen bringing kids.

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"walk in/out": Again...sounds like a PERSONAL issue. I actually take pride in walking in/out of the game with my son and have NO PROBLEMS with it. It's called PATIENCE/PARENTING!

"wait by concessions": Wow...wait by consessions? Never heard of waiting in line for concessions. That must be something new!

twilly,

I have a 19 month old and (soon) a newborn. The biggest issue is the heat, which won't be a problem. NEVER, NEVER, take an infant or toddler to a hot game, like the A&M Rice baseball regional, the 2002 Virginia Tech game, etc. Watching my little one sweat like a hog was brutal, and she was only there about 15 minutes. If I could have a few minutes alone with the parents of the red, heat-affected babies I've seen at Olsen, I'd be inclined to tear them a new one.

Also, remember that this year you actually have a choice - next year it will be impossible. Between ~15-30 months, you'd be better off bringing a time bomb with you.

twilly - which category did my advice fall under? I'm guessing brainles...

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Seems to me that it's Fran da man with issues here.... he sure is taking this entire thread awfully seriously.

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Obviously you DON'T have kids. And if bringing kids "puts you out" then that is YOUR BUSINESS. I LOVE Aggie Football, but I also LOVE FAMILY! You obviously don't sound like you can do both together! As far as your "not enjoying the game" comment with your kids, sounds like that is YOUR ISSUES...NOT MINE and MANY OTHERS

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Actually, when the 3yr old a few rows behind me and my 6yr old (1st game for him), who was obviously way to hot, puked all over the people in the rows behind us, and the smell permiated all over section 103, it then became A LOT of people's problem.

Bothering other poeple is not as much of an issue IMO as the safety of the kid. 90°+ heat, no wind, lots of noise is NOT the place for a small child, let alone an infant.

My 6yr old had a good time, but after 3-1/2 quarters he was ready to go. We saw Franks TD and I could tell he wouldn't last much longer so we left.

Anyone want to bet that Fran's kid's room is painted maroon & white and they already know the words to War Hymn?

Fran - you seem pretty intent on telling everyone how good your parenting is.

Don't take the little one to the game. Firstly, you have to pay full price for a ticket. Second, it's too loud for a little kid like that. Remember, you have the choice of being in that noisy situation, the child doesn't. They won't understand it, won't enjoy it, and you or your spouse will be in a bad mood when you have to take the baby to the concourse to try and calm him/her down. It's not worth it.

Sabreman '92

Twilly, FWIW, you made the right decision. My wife and I took our 6 month old daughter to the K-State game in 2000, and it was a huge mistake. She was always well-behaved and easy-going, but the noise at the game put her over the edge. My wife and daughter spent the final 3 1/2 quarters in the MSC. I stayed at the game, naturally.:-) This is not the way to indoctrinate your sip wife to Aggie football.

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who was obviously way to hot, puked all over the people in the rows behind us, and the smell permiated all over section 103, it then became A LOT of people's problem.

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Puking??? Yeah...that would NEVER happen to any of the drunk, fat, idiotic, foul-mouthed, slobs that are at some of the games!