When was LO 1st movie theater trip?

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

I think DS is ready, to be honest. He almost watches a full movie just sitting in our bedroom, so I don't see how he couldn't be entertained with the enormous screen and extra loud sound. But DH is worried that he won't sit very far in and that it'll be a waste of time and money. He's also worried it will be too loud, I know it wouldn't be for our kid lmbo he loves really loud music!!

Anyone take their LO to the movies at about a year and a half, or maybe even sooner?? How was your experience? TIA

michelle7482 · August 2013

There is no way I would take DD. I'm thinking 4 or 5 yrs old.

kmjbjg · August 2013

I took DD when she was 3.5.

wedsept · August 2013

I still haven't taken my 3.5 year old. Honestly, not until she is around 4 or 5. There is no good that will come out of it.

sunnyday016 · August 2013

Hahaa NO WAY! LOL

DD just had her first theater experience about 2 months ago (Monster's Inc) at 4y4m. She did great. No way in the world would I take a child any younger than at least 3 (especially my son!)

Cherryblossoms07 · August 2013

I took DS for the first time at 6 months. It was DD'S first movie experience too, she was 2.5. We were able to see the entire movie. I took them again a few days ago, 1.5 and 3.5 and we only made it about half way through the movie. DD would
have easily lasted the entire movie, but DS got really antsy. I have only gone to the free childrens matinees.

eyenigh · August 2013

When he's old enough to somewhat reason with and has a proven attention span to sit for 90 minutes. I do not want to make everyone else's movie experience miserable. There is nothing more annoying than people who bring young children to movies and they stay in the movie even when the child obviously needs to be removed.

memali26 · August 2013

We haven't taken wither of the girls yet (3.5 and 23m). I know for 100% certain DD2 would not sit through it nicely, and DD1 would probably ask them to "freeze" it halfway through for a potty break, LOL. And honestly, movies are so expensive these days that we are waiting for just the right movie and the right time for a really special experience since it will be a rare thing for us to go.

aurora1974 · August 2013

I think it really depends on the child. I took DD to her first movie at 18 months and she was great. She fell asleep about half way through but the movie was Toy Story so I enjoyed it anyway. DD2 is now 18 months and she is NOT ready to go the theater. She will only sit about 30 at the most through a movie and that's a rarity. I would not expect her to just fall asleep either. So, if you think your LO would be fine, then do it. Do any theaters near you do free or reduced matinees? If so I'd take advantage of one of those and see how he does.

JulesFo · August 2013

DD turned 4 in June. I haven't brought her yet, though she could go now. Honestly, I was in such a rush with first things earlier that now that I have another one, I've slowed down. I'll bring her soon and would have brought her if she expressed an interest earlier (w/ friends, she gets that stuff more now). But for now, there's no rush for this stuff.

wedsept said:
I still haven't taken my 3.5 year old. Honestly, not until she is around 4 or 5. There is no good that will come out of it.

Nel11 · August 2013

Honestly, the thought hasn't even crossed my mind... I'm not a big fan of "screen time", especially under 2 in the first place, so I haven't put a movie in at home let alone took her to a theater. However, if your kid likes movies and you think he would enjoy it, I say go for it. Definitely do a matinee or a special children's showing though so if he is a little antsy you have a little more wiggle room.

aeh72 · August 2013

My brother and SIL just took my 2.5 yo nephew for the first time. He, too, gets totally engrossed in movies at home. He lasted about 30 minutes before wanting to get up and run up and down the aisles. They're putting the movies on hold for a while.

MNgirl326 · August 2013

LO has been to two movies- Monsters U and Planes. They were both this summer and he was 3. He did okay. Not great, but okay. We went to matinees though, so there were other kids that were doing okay too.

takmjs · August 2013

My twin nephews are 7 (8 in Sept.). Their grandpa took them to a movie they really wanted to see last week, and they asked to leave halfway through it. I guess grandpa let them leave. I wouldn't have! He bought them the tickets, popcorn, soda, and snacks....all just to leave halfway through!? Oh, no!

I don't think it's right to take a kid younger than 2 for sure, probably 3 or 4 or 5, depending on their personality and desire to see the movie. Go for it, if you're willing to leave partway through. I'm too cheap for that possibility.

Katie829 · August 2013

Not planning for a long while. Probably around 3/4 years old. I want to wait until she asks for it. My DD doesn't even watch tv now. I am not a huge fan of that much screen time.

allardr · August 2013

I don't even have LO watch TV except the occasion Red Sox game I have on from time to time. I wouldn't want my LO to watch a whole movie. I'd say 4ish. Up until then you can do fun "movie nights" at home with treats and such and so much more relaxing.

mommymegan831 · August 2013

Nicb13 said:

No way. DS would never sit through that and I don't think I'd want him to honestly.

I remember your comments from another post on tantrums. Again, you come across extremely judgmental.

DH took DD to the movies just before she was 3. At 30, I have no patience to sit through a movie in the theater so I've never taken her and have no desire too. They've been twice, she's very active but he buys her french fries, pop corn, slupie and I don't know what else to keep her busy but apparently it really adds up. They also do tons of bathroom trips, I assume your LO isn't potty trained, but DD often uses the potty as an excuse to get up, so your LO might want to just get up and walk around. Personally I don't find sitting in front of a movie screen for 2 1/2 hours an enjoyable or bonding experience, but DH and DD have enjoyed it so as long as I'm not involved they can have their fun.

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

I think just LO and I will try it out, I was planning on the cheap movies, where there are usually only a couple of other people and sometimes you even get in to one by yourselves. DS could possibly even fall asleep through it, but I don't think so with the noise LOL. And if he gets tired of the movie or starts 'ruining it' for others, I'll leave. I definitely wouldn't want to try to suffer through the rest ha. But I enjoy the movies and it has been since I was pregnant since I have gotten to go. And I do love me a good children's movie

His favorite movie is Brave!!

Julz629 · August 2013

BiscuitEater21 said:

I think just LO and I will try it out, I was planning on the cheap movies, where there are usually only a couple of other people and sometimes you even get in to one by yourselves. DS could possibly even fall asleep through it, but I don't think so with the noise LOL. And if he gets tired of the movie or starts 'ruining it' for others, I'll leave. I definitely wouldn't want to try to suffer through the rest ha. But I enjoy the movies and it has been since I was pregnant since I have gotten to go. And I do love me a good children's movie His favorite movie is Brave!!

LOL, every single person in here said no....but you are taking him. What was the point of this post?

mommymegan831 · August 2013

Nicb13 said:

mommymegan831 said:

Nicb13 said:

No way. DS would never sit through that and I don't think I'd want him to honestly.

I remember your comments from another post on tantrums. Again, you come across extremely judgmental.

DH took DD to the movies just before she was 3. At 30, I have no patience to sit through a movie in the theater so I've never taken her and have no desire too. They've been twice, she's very active but he buys her french fries, pop corn, slupie and I don't know what else to keep her busy but apparently it really adds up. They also do tons of bathroom trips, I assume your LO isn't potty trained, but DD often uses the potty as an excuse to get up, so your LO might want to just get up and walk around. Personally I don't find sitting in front of a movie screen for 2 1/2 hours an enjoyable or bonding experience, but DH and DD have enjoyed it so as long as I'm not involved they can have their fun.

You have got to be the most annoying person on TB, for real.
HOW IS YOUR COMMENT ANY DIFFERENT FROM MINE?? You said you have no patience to sit through a movie, it's not enjoyable or a bonding experience so you have no desire to take your child! Your post is littered with passive aggressive comments. Do you have any idea how discussion boards work?

Yes, I'm fully aware of how discussion boards work. I don't think you understand how communication works. By explaining how I don't enjoy movies is not passive aggressive at all. You explaining how you would never want your child sitting through a movie is. I was noticed on your profile you have several flags and a report for abuse, you might want to consider not coming across so judgmental and obnoxious, until then I will probably continue to annoy you.

MooOink · August 2013

mommymegan831 said:

Nicb13 said:

mommymegan831 said:

Nicb13 said:

No way. DS would never sit through that and I don't think I'd want him to honestly.

I remember your comments from another post on tantrums. Again, you come across extremely judgmental.

DH took DD to the movies just before she was 3. At 30, I have no patience to sit through a movie in the theater so I've never taken her and have no desire too. They've been twice, she's very active but he buys her french fries, pop corn, slupie and I don't know what else to keep her busy but apparently it really adds up. They also do tons of bathroom trips, I assume your LO isn't potty trained, but DD often uses the potty as an excuse to get up, so your LO might want to just get up and walk around. Personally I don't find sitting in front of a movie screen for 2 1/2 hours an enjoyable or bonding experience, but DH and DD have enjoyed it so as long as I'm not involved they can have their fun.

You have got to be the most annoying person on TB, for real.

HOW IS YOUR COMMENT ANY DIFFERENT FROM MINE?? You said you have no patience to sit through a movie, it's not enjoyable or a bonding experience so you have no desire to take your child! Your post is littered with passive aggressive comments. Do you have any idea how discussion boards work?

Yes, I'm fully aware of how discussion boards work. I don't think you understand how communication works. By explaining how I don't enjoy movies is not passive aggressive at all. You explaining how you would never want your child sitting through a movie is. I was noticed on your profile you have several flags and a report for abuse, you might want to consider not coming across so judgmental and obnoxious, until then I will probably continue to annoy you.

I don't know either of you, but what the hell? Why was this even instigated? Other posters also commented on not wanting that much screen time, thats not uncommon for young kids, the fact that you took that personally is your issue not hers.

Danaz1 · August 2013

Just took dd a few days ago won't take ds till he he almost 3 at least . At 21 months dd did go to Sesame Street live and loved it really depends on your child and the movie

PetuniaFeatherbottom · August 2013

I would recommend trying a movie night at home, you can even let him "buy" a ticket, pick a seat, and watch a film. Notice how long it takes for him to get antsy, and remember that the theater is a public place and the other movie goers' expectations for entertainment should be taken into consideration. I was at a theater with a friend recently, and it was a rated R film at 11 pm. A woman came in with a 12 year old, an 8 year old, and an infant. I'm guessing on the ages, but... Really?! And the baby barfed on the person next to her. Obviously this isn't going to happen with you, but I wanted to share!

mommymegan831 · August 2013

Nicb13 said:

mommymegan831 said:

Yes, I'm fully aware of how discussion boards work. I don't think you understand how communication works. By explaining how I don't enjoy movies is not passive aggressive at all. You explaining how you would never want your child sitting through a movie is. I was noticed on your profile you have several flags and a report for abuse, you might want to consider not coming across so judgmental and obnoxious, until then I will probably continue to annoy you.

In all my time on TB I've never had someone follow me to multiple threads, making dumb comments along the way AND stalk my profile. It's like a dog humping your leg that you can't seem to shake.
Haters gonna hate.

You're just so obnoxious you truly stand out

cinderella4282 · August 2013

My DD (18 mos) can't sit still for three minutes.....she'll watch the TV in the car, but has no attention span for it when we are at home. Not complaining, but it will most likely be a few years before I try taking her to a theatre. Even though DH is dying to see Planes

juliane2004 · August 2013

Not yet! Haven't even taken our oldest (who will be 4 in October). I think 3.5+ would be okay, and I would like to do it soon, we just haven't yet. But at 1.5? No way.

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

aurora1974 said:

I think it really depends on the child. I took DD to her first movie at 18 months and she was great. She fell asleep about half way through but the movie was Toy Story so I enjoyed it anyway. DD2 is now 18 months and she is NOT ready to go the theater. She will only sit about 30 at the most through a movie and that's a rarity. I would not expect her to just fall asleep either. So, if you think your LO would be fine, then do it. Do any theaters near you do free or reduced matinees? If so I'd take advantage of one of those and see how he does.

THANK YOU, I posted the 2nd respond after getting a couple yeses. Although apparently I didn't get any and there was no point of my post. Some people are just so ridiculous.

But you are awesome!

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

Julz629 said:

BiscuitEater21 said:

I think just LO and I will try it out, I was planning on the cheap movies, where there are usually only a couple of other people and sometimes you even get in to one by yourselves. DS could possibly even fall asleep through it, but I don't think so with the noise LOL. And if he gets tired of the movie or starts 'ruining it' for others, I'll leave. I definitely wouldn't want to try to suffer through the rest ha. But I enjoy the movies and it has been since I was pregnant since I have gotten to go. And I do love me a good children's movie His favorite movie is Brave!!

LOL, every single person in here said no....but you are taking him. What was the point of this post?

Every single person? One person took an infant and her toddler about mine's age, another took her toddler just a bit older. And I haven't finished going through them. You can just go away, thank you very much. You are one of the kinds of people that are why I don't get on here very much, be proud of yourself.

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

Cherryblossoms07 said:

I took DS for the first time at 6 months. It was DD'S first movie experience too, she was 2.5. We were able to see the entire movie. I took them again a few days ago, 1.5 and 3.5 and we only made it about half way through the movie. DD would have easily lasted the entire movie, but DS got really antsy. I have only gone to the free childrens matinees.

Thank you too, for sharing your positive experience. I'll be going to the $1.50 theater near us, at the mall, and if he can't stay the entire thing, oh well! We'll try again later, at these theaters sometimes you can even get a whole cinema to yourself, they also don't seat more than 75 people, so I thought it would be a perfect thing for us to do (=

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

takmjs said:

My twin nephews are 7 (8 in Sept.). Their grandpa took them to a movie they really wanted to see last week, and they asked to leave halfway through it. I guess grandpa let them leave. I wouldn't have! He bought them the tickets, popcorn, soda, and snacks....all just to leave halfway through!? Oh, no!

I don't think it's right to take a kid younger than 2 for sure, probably 3 or 4 or 5, depending on their personality and desire to see the movie. Go for it, if you're willing to leave partway through. I'm too cheap for that possibility.

Yes, movies are crazy expensive, but a theater not too far from us has a $1.50 cinema and another that is not your average super expensive cinema either (:

I also don't ever buy food lol I usually sneak a couple goodies in my purse and drinks too, oddly enough I have that kind of stuff in my purse a lot! I'm kind of a junk food junkie he he

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

My son really loves movies and he'll even stay up watching the movie we're trying to fall asleep to. He's a funny little guy, but he loves movies. He doesn't really even watch cartoons or tv. Only movies, his favorite is Brave but he loves Finding Nemo and Hotel Transylvania too!! He'll probably sit through more than half, and hopefully we'll get a theater to ourselves or with some other families like us, I'd definitely never take him to an R rated film!

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

My son really loves movies and he'll even stay up watching the movie we're trying to fall asleep to. He's a funny little guy, but he loves movies. He doesn't really even watch cartoons or tv. Only movies, his favorite is Brave but he loves Finding Nemo and Hotel Transylvania too!! He'll probably sit through more than half, and hopefully we'll get a theater to ourselves or with some other families like us, I'd definitely never take him to an R rated film!

Nicb13 said:

Julz629 said:

BiscuitEater21 said:

I think just LO and I will try it out, I was planning on the cheap movies, where there are usually only a couple of other people and sometimes you even get in to one by yourselves. DS could possibly even fall asleep through it, but I don't think so with the noise LOL. And if he gets tired of the movie or starts 'ruining it' for others, I'll leave. I definitely wouldn't want to try to suffer through the rest ha. But I enjoy the movies and it has been since I was pregnant since I have gotten to go. And I do love me a good children's movie His favorite movie is Brave!!

LOL, every single person in here said no....but you are taking him. What was the point of this post?

For real.

Not true. Go away. And that chick you were arguing with.

Just go awaayyy!

BiscuitEater21 · August 2013

MooOink said:

Nicb13 said:

mommymegan831 said:

Nicb13 said:

No way. DS would never sit through that and I don't think I'd want him to honestly.

I remember your comments from another post on tantrums. Again, you come across extremely judgmental.

DH took DD to the movies just before she was 3. At 30, I have no patience to sit through a movie in the theater so I've never taken her and have no desire too. They've been twice, she's very active but he buys her french fries, pop corn, slupie and I don't know what else to keep her busy but apparently it really adds up. They also do tons of bathroom trips, I assume your LO isn't potty trained, but DD often uses the potty as an excuse to get up, so your LO might want to just get up and walk around. Personally I don't find sitting in front of a movie screen for 2 1/2 hours an enjoyable or bonding experience, but DH and DD have enjoyed it so as long as I'm not involved they can have their fun.

You have got to be the most annoying person on TB, for real.
HOW IS YOUR COMMENT ANY DIFFERENT FROM MINE?? You said you have no patience to sit through a movie, it's not enjoyable or a bonding experience so you have no desire to take your child! Your post is littered with passive aggressive comments. Do you have any idea how discussion boards work?

Yes, I'm fully aware of how discussion boards work. I don't think you understand how communication works. By explaining how I don't enjoy movies is not passive aggressive at all. You explaining how you would never want your child sitting through a movie is. I was noticed on your profile you have several flags and a report for abuse, you might want to consider not coming across so judgmental and obnoxious, until then I will probably continue to annoy you.
I don't know either of you, but what the hell? Why was this even instigated? Other posters also commented on not wanting that much screen time, thats not uncommon for young kids, the fact that you took that personally is your issue not hers.

Thank you, but I just want him to go away. Lol I definitely didn't mind your one comment. He was the one who kept replying when obviously I didn't care for what he had to say.

I love the movies myself so I am pretty excited, and it's only natural for kids to like movies when their parents do. I know my dad loves movies and cries at A Walk to Remember every single time he watches it! Ha but yeah I don't understand what is with all the rude haters?! Makes me not even like getting on this site

kami1977 · August 2013

For DS he went at 2.5 years and loved it. My DD went with DS and I to the free summer movies at 13 months. She sits through about half and then nurses to sleep since they were around nap time. I would not take her to a movie people had to pay for yet or just by herself because she doesn't have the attention span to sit still yet. DS is 3 and has no problem watching a whole movie but my friend's son who is two weeks younger can't do it. So it really depends on the child.

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