2 Year old at New Years Party?

babycrane · December 2009

Would you take you 2 year old to a New Years Party where there will probably be around 15 people that are going to be drinking all night long? My friend is having a party with lots of food, music, of course drinks and probably some games. Her DH's friend called to ask if their 2 year old could come. Her DH felt bad and said no problem. My friend is pretty annoyed by this. What do you think?

AnnaBanana0327 · December 2009

I would never bring the only 2 yr old to an all adult party. However, if there were going to be other kids there as well as adults who are drinking, I wouldn't have a problem with that.

Shandie_725 · December 2009

IMO, I wouldn't bring my kid to a party where there's alot of drinking. I'd be scared someone would put their cup of alcohol down and LO would drink it...but I can be paranoid like that. On the other side, if I was a guest and there was a kid there, I'd feel awkward.

Qmommy · December 2009

I think if the baby was invited then I'd say sure, no problem. I don't know what kind of people they are but I'm guessing they wont stay until midnight. The baby WILL get cranky and they will have to leave... sucks for them!

I personally wouldn't bring a child to a new years eve party but I'd also tell your friend that there's nothing she has to do to worry about the baby or even entertaining the baby. THat's the parent's problem.

hydies33 · December 2009

If nobody else was bringing their kids, I'm sure I would leave mine with a babysitter or stay home. I guess it also depends on how much drinking there would be.

mrsjenni · December 2009

Well, I'm bringing my 17 month old son to the party tonight. And my sister's kids are coming as well. But I'm specifically going to a party of a very close friend that's not a big rager and kids are welcome. It's the same people that we go on vacation with every year, so all the kids come as well.

We bring the pack-n-play and the kids go to bed fairly early anyway, so it's really not a problem.

If the party you're going to is a real rager, then maybe I can see a problem with bringing a kid there. Otherwise, I don't really see an issue with it.

lildevil968 · December 2009

If it was a family friendly party then yes, but if not then no. They should have been looking for babysitter a month ago!

babycrane · December 2009

The party is an adult party. There will be no other kids there. I agree with all of you also. I feel they should of looked for a babysitter awhile ago.

StrawberryAlarmClock · December 2009

IMO, anytime there is a child who needs to be cared for, there must be someone able to think straight and drive.

MrsBalletStar05 · December 2009

I don't so mind little ones around while some adults are drinking... we've done this, but it's been family, and not really a big deal *party* or anything.

But if it's a friend's house and no other kids are going to be there....eh, I don't know then. I think a kid being around drinking adults depends upon the situation. Like another poster said, I'd be afraid my 2 year old would pick up someone's drink!

I just hope for your sake the kid is well behaved and goes to bed easily before midnight, but don't be surprised if the parents let the kid stay up the entire time either. Indifferent

We are having a very small, family part with no alcohol. I don't expect Adrian to stay up until 12 and he'll probably crash by 10 or so. And I don't feel bad about him being at the *party* because it's at our own home and he can go to his bed when he wants and will be comfortable. If we were elsewhere I'm afraid he'd act up and not want to go to sleep.

MrsMags04 · December 2009

Is the 2 year old going to be awake the entire time? If yes, then I would definitely not go.

But if the parents bring a PNP and put the kid to sleep in a spare bedroom or some quiet place, I see no problem with it, as long as mom and dad monitor their drinking and won't be offended if the kid wakes because it gets too loud.

gringa78 · December 2009

People should not bring (or ask to bring) children to a party unless it specifically states "kids/family welcome" on the invitation. Contrary to popular belief, kids are not welcome everywhere.

Bride2bMO · December 2009

I would never do this, personally, a 2 year old needs lots of sleep, so it would be mean, IMO (not to mention imposing on the host).

However, I will say one year we went to a very low key NYE party where there a child a little younger than that and they put her to bed upstairs in a pack n play and it was really not a big deal because it was a very tame party and it worked out fine. But if there are going to be loud drunks and loud music, I think that's unfair to the kiddo.

Bride2bMO · December 2009

Also, I wonder if they are spending the night? Even if one parent stays 100% sober, I would never, ever, have my child out on the roads with the drunks on NYE. Too scary for me!

bobbidall · December 2009

AnnaBanana0327:

I would never bring the only 2 yr old to an all adult party. However, if there were going to be other kids there as well as adults who are drinking, I wouldn't have a problem with that.

I agree with this, if there are other children there, no problem. If not, then what is the 2 year old going to do??? I'm assuming they won't stay up till midnight so the host will have to find somewhere for the 2 year old to sleep. Too much for the host to worry about, they will have their hands full already.

maryfay314 · December 2009

My son is almost 2.5 and wouldn't bring him to any late night party period. It completely screws up his sleeping schedule. And children that young should be sleeping at midnight. At least in my opinion. Were going to have dinner at my parents and then just whispering Happy New Year at home. lol

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