So took Collin to the UC game..

brown_bride07

He slept through the entire first half (we left after that because it was hot; we were hot and it was time to feed him and change him). He didn't cry or jump when the cheering happened; band played NOTHING.

Should I be worried? I know he passed his newborn hearing test but can they really sleep through THAT much? I did wrap a blanket around his head. He ended up in my Beco carrier because the Ergo was just to hot for him with that insert.

OH- and my mom basically called me a bad parent for even attempting to take him to the game- despite the fact that we only stayed 1.5 hours; he was in his carrier; no one held him and he definitely wasn't cold.

Klmorgan83

You aren't a bad parent!  He's more than a month old....there's no reason you need to stay cooped up in your house.  You're going to be doing that enough here soon since it will be cold.  Get out while you can!  Your mom would really think I was a horrible parent because I'd probably let somebody hold my DS if they wanted to!!

And I wouldn't worry about him staying asleep during it.  I think it's normal for babies that age to sleep through quite a lot.  DS slept through an entire Reds game when he was 6 months old....so I wouldn't worry about it.  Glad you were able to get out and have a good time!

AngRx

he is fine! and you arent a bad parent!! YOu cant be a hermit and he will eventually need to be exposed to the world. YOu didnt put him in any kind of danger and you were careful to not expose him to sick people. I hope you had fun!

doodlebug914

You didn't put your baby in any danger and it's completely fine to be out with him.  Ethan was born in January and we did not stay home all the time.  Ethan also slept well out and about and slept through fireworks at a Reds game!  I'm not sure why your mom is being so unsupportive.  Enjoy yourself!!

KYMelissa06

Klmorgan83:

You aren't a bad parent!  He's more than a month old....there's no reason you need to stay cooped up in your house.  You're going to be doing that enough here soon since it will be cold.  Get out while you can!  

And I wouldn't worry about him staying asleep during it.  I think it's normal for babies that age to sleep through quite a lot. 

Ditto.  Pretty soon you might be going stir crazy because you are stuck in the house when it's cold outside.  

KristenBtobe

It's perfectly normal for newborns to shut down and sleep in loud situations. I'm glad it went well! Just remember, ideas about babies were different when our moms were raising kids. Unfortunately, you will likely keep hearing out of date advice from well meaning relatives. It's part of the gig. I always deflect to the pediatrician if someone makes a comment about something we do with the kids. Oh, the pedi says it's fine or something like that.

schwenjl

ditto what everyone else said! It's great for you to get out so you don't go stir crazy and it sounds like you did everything right. And no worries on the sleeping soundly through everything...we took Georgia to a funeral at 1 month old and she didn't even stir as bagpipes were echoing super duper loud throughout the church.

Moesten

Since you asked for my opinion, I'll give it. I think people get too worked up about not taking little ones out. Sam is just about two months and we take him everywhere and have since he was born because I can't keep my 2 yaer-old cooped up in the house all the time. Perhaps I am a horrible parent but my pediatrician hasn't told me to do anything different than what I have been doing. 

You're fine, he's fine. He did well. And no, he's not deaf, newborns sleep through anything. Glad you were able to enjoy your time out. 

brown_bride07

Thank you guys. Your absolutely right. I did have a good time- it was great to be out and have some family fun in the air. I appreciate you all.