I'm thinkin' Nadienc has disappeared...however, on the off chance that she comes back...

I just returned from Vegas with my 9 month old. We went with another couple, so we did alternate late night babysitting shifts. But, we did take him out to eat for all the meals - we went to several at the Paris with no problems.

We also did take him to a show - the Tournament of the Kings at the Excalibur. He was great - absolutely enthralled by all the colors and horses. Of course, I would've walked him out if he started getting fussy...

We never had a problem walking through the casinos to get to a restaurant or our hotel. The security guards never stopped us, although I can see that if you loitered at all they might question you (as Patg mentioned).

Like the other posters, I agree that Vegas is not an ideal location for babies but it's not impossible to have a good time with a little one along for the ride!

Ryan, that is one of the funniest things I've every seen!

I just ordered one for myself. Man, this is going to look good on me!

AL ((d))

Ryan -- I tip my hat to you. Good one!!

nadienc and baby have left the room!

My suggestion to you is DISNEY WORLD!!I can't believe you would even consider exposing a an infant to all those people and all that smoke. Perhaps instead of going to Vegas, a few weeks on the funny farm may be better suited to you.There are some places that children just don't belong no matter how you try to rationilize it.

This has been an hilarious thread to read..some of the remarks are so funny. But I wonder if this can be real? Can any "adult" or "parent" really want to take an 8 week old baby to not only Las Vegas but to a show and to dinner???
This person says they have been to Vegas before, then they know what it is like..the smoke, the noise, the too high airconditioning combined with desert heat ..
Can this be a T.R.O.L.L ?
When my babies were 8 weeks old, I was happy to be able to get dressed and take a shower! Babies that young and small sleep, eat, cry , and repeat it all over again..I have yet to meet a baby or adult who can say that they really loved seeing Cirque de Soliel that year when they were 2 months old :D

I agree, it is hilarious.
I love the part that the two-month is "well behaved." Like it's a conscious choice or been raised well!

When my babies were 2 months old the best I could do was place them in the pram and go for a walk - that was my big adventure!

I think the best that nadienc could do would be to ask the grandparents or sister in law to watch the baby so she could have a night out on the town. Other than that, I think she might be out of luck.

BTW, nice touch Ryan :)

"a 2 month old lip fungus" LOL

Next thing we will find out is that she is nursing the baby and wants to know where in the Casino that this can be accomplished :D

ttt

God, you all piss me off! I was just going to read through the thread for info about taking a baby to the show. I never thought I'd register, let alone reply to this thread.
I pity all of you responders. Perhaps kids and parents would be more welcome if you all stopped thinking your lives were over after a little one came.
I do understand where you're coming from but you all need to pull the stick out. I, too, was of the child-in- public hating crew... Before I had a kid. But just as there are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners, the same goes for kids and their parents. If a kid fidgets, DO SOMETHING about it and then all of you negative wusses wouldn't be up in arms about a baby next to you. I can't tell you how many compliments I have gotten on my baby from DAY ONE.
We just got back from seeing the 7 pm show of Dreamgirls. Not only was she awake for most of it but she loved the lights, the music and activity on screen. Not a peep. But if she did look like something was on the verge, I would pop her on a boob and all would be good. Or we'd leave.
We flew First class to Boston when she was 3.5 months old. The people behind us said upon exiting the plane that they didn't even know a baby was on board. And before you say something flip, she's not dead or autistic or deaf or weird. She's a baby that has been exposed to motion, activity and loud noise since before she was born. And I'm sure she's not alone. If a woman says she has a well-behaved 2-month-old who are you to say otherwise just because you have a brat?
My daughter has been to Yosemite (at one-month old) for a wedding (and a 16-hour roadtrip to boot), San Diego, Boston, my climbing gym, the top restaurants in Park City, Utah, movies once a week (or more), arts festivals, a Teddy Geiger Concert and a Kurt Bestor concert. And if there weren't rules against it, she'd be going to a Cirque Du Soleil show as well.
I respect the rules but there is absolutely no question that she would love the lights, the movement, the sounds, the spectacle of a Las Vegas show and no mother is "insane" to want to bring her child. You all need to GET A LIFE. A baby adds to yours it doesn't end it. Unless you've got a sick or colicky one, staying cooped up for six months is your own damn fault and not your child's or those naysayers around you.
Having a better time if you left your kid at home with a sitter? At two months? I don't think so. I loved having my little girl with me everywhere I went. She has a sitter for the days I ski (but if I could safely take her with me I would). I'm sure there will come a time when I will know that she is out of control and she'll stay home but you people act like you know when that is. If I don't, how can you? Every child is different, every parent is different.
Nadienc, hope you had a blast in Vegas. I'm on my in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to show my baby Sin City!

OMG! Settle down and chill out! I am a mom with two teenagers. My kids have traveled extensively and been to many places. There are limits however and it's important to be respectful of others. A Vegas show is NOT an appropriate place for an infant. Your life does change as a parent. Find a babysitter or nanny if you want a night out on the town in Vegas. You'd have more fun anyway without an infant tagging along. Either that, or find a family friendly activity. Doesn't mean you can't have fun, does make you should think things through. I too hated it when I took my child to the movies only to get dirty looks BEFORE my child cried. Often they slept through the entire movie without the slightest peep. Other times I had to remove myself from the movie to be respectful to others and ended up missing a good portion. It's a risk, even with the "best" baby. They are babies and you need to be flexible. If you went to Disneyland would you also expect to take your infant on the "adult" rides? Alter plans as needed, make age and family appropriate choices, and relax, the world isn't against you. Many of us have raised children too. There's a balance.... believe me!

pcskigal, please relax and stop breast feeding in movie theaters. There are bathrooms for that.

Gosh, this post is over 2 years old. The baby can read this post now :))

Wow - I can't wait to see Pcskigal's response to you, GoTravel! I have to say that I can't imagine what's wrong with nursing in a movie theater?!?

pcskigal: Deep breath. Your hostility is suffocating you.

I try to be positive in life so I won't say all that I could say or would like to say. My question is, how is it your needs supercede everyone elses? I cannot wait to hear from you when your stellar baby is twelve. And yes, I do have children...five of them.

We should all bow down to pcskigirl (and over a 2 year old thread no less). She is obviously a vastly superior parent to anyone else on this board. Looks like that kid will have to inherit humility from the father's side.

I totally agree with pcskigirl. I too am a new mother. I have and will continue to travel with my baby REGARDLESS of what some ignorant individuals say about where babies belong.
I took my daughter at 4mths to New Orleans, and Florida, where I nursed her in public and at restaurants(with a cover of course) She ALSO travelled very well, did not cry on the plane and I too had people who commented that she was very well behaved. I think there was one time at a restaurant she was crying,(although it was a very noisy restaurant that drowned her cries anyhow)and my husband took her outside while I ate and then he came back and ate.
We do what we have to, take her outside to calm her and that is the top and bottom of it. We enjoy our life with her, she is part of our life and if we feel it is appropriate for her to come along, we will take her.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but frankly its our life and we will do as we see fit. I am aware that there are people who do not want to hear screaming children and that is why we are courteous and take them outside. But you know something, its a two way street, I am not going to tolerate someone who comes along, sits down next to me when I was there first and start smoking their brains out. I tell them to take it elsewhere.
AS for Vegas? WEll I am going with my now almost 6mth old and we will have a great time.(I shall let you know all about it ;) I have been there many times and there were children everywhere. As for someone saying Las VEgas is strictly sin city where there children just don't belong, did not get the memo 20 yrs back when they decided they wanted to attract families by building more kid friendly hotels and attractions!