An etiquette question - is it acceptable to bring a baby (under 2 months old) to the cinemas? She will be kept in the pram, never cries and will be fed outside when hungry. The only show I'm contemplating to try this is the early morning show (~9:30am), so perhaps just us and 3-4 more people (last time we were alone!) Needless to say, my wife will take her outside immediately if she even squeaks.
So, is it acceptable? Or a big no-no?
Thanks, I'll look into it.
Reading Cinemas have similar, the room is usually quite noisy.
"Mum's & Babies" session - OK. Other times, no.
I personally couldn't care less. If it starts making a noise and the person leaves, I have no problem. Good on them for getting out and trying to have a life.
Based on the my personal experience no, not worth it;
I wanted to get out and have some life but, it failed.
Start screaming, need feeding, then you try to settle or feed the baby and you missed out the movie/show.
I could imagine Mum's & Babies would be worst.
Theyre pretty good tbh.
@jacross:
Mum's & Babies session? then they be the way to go! But I don't think there are Starwars sessions for Mum's & Babies :(
@boomramada: Yeah. I was thinking they'd be a nightmare of noise (and some are busier than others so it's a bit luck of the draw) but I've never been to one where I couldn't focus on the film. Everyone is pretty much just happy to sort of have an option so they still are respectful of everyone else.
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I don't see the issue if the baby is quiet, and you are prepared to leave altogether if they aren't. Some grow ups make a lot of noise and they are not anywhere near as thoughtful.
Back in the 1950/60s my local theater,The Broadway in Burke Road near the Camberwell railway station,had a babys' room with a big window behind the back stalls.
Worked really well. Possibly a bit of feeding and nappy changes as well.
We had a similar thing in a cinema in Geelong. A sound proof room with a big window the mothers could look out of and the room had a speaker so they could hear the action.
I generally go see films on a Tuesday after the film has been released for a little while, there usually aren't many people in the cinema and the prices are lower. (I don't have a child but if you want to annoy the least number of people something to keep in mind).
I'm more concerned about how the kid will cope with the completely over amplified sound track on most films nowdays.
Ryrie Street?
Have my own Projector systems at home these days.
The Corio Cinema, from memory. Thought you might find this interesting
http://www.intown.com.au/historic/geelongs-cinema-theatre-hi…
@Dave Id: I remember them demolishing it in ~1978. my old scout group acquired a bunch of theatre seats from there
Yep. Last shows in January or late April 1979.
Great theaters in the area during the 1950/60s ….. Rivoli near the Junction,two in Balwyn,Gardiner,two in Glenferrie Rd Hawthorn and another two in Malvern,the Maling in Canterbury.
The Riv and The Palace in Balwyn are still going.
I have no problem with this if all parents were as conscientious and considerate as you, BargainCowboy.
Totally acceptable. Don't know why people have an issue with it if the parent removes or settles the baby when it cries.
Reminds me of this stupid slow news day article about a crying baby at the Australian Open last week:
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/babies/who-takes-…
As long as it's not the Crazyhorse Cinema entry should be fine for the young one
That's not vomit on my bib.
1) Parent's with babies have a right to see movies too
2) Everyone, not just parents, have an obligation to consider others
Your baby is quiet - you're good.
A teenager who can't leave phone off for a couple of hours - unacceptable.
Totally fine. I've been to a mum's and bubs session at hoyts and they are good because you don't need to feel bad if your bub does make some noise. You can feed/change your bub etc in the cinema without having to leave. They leave the lights on low so not in complete dark and the volume isint as loud as it normally would be. That being said You re limited to what you can see and I think they only run Wednesday mornings. If you're willing to get up and leave as soon as baby makes a noise then I don't think anyone else in the cinema has the right to complain. It's no different than the person who can't put their phone on silent and takes a call during the movie, walking out and talking at the same time. An early morning session Is likely to only have a handful of people and prob all oldies who wouldn't even notice
As others have said, if you are a considerate person who would walk outside if the baby becomes unsettled, then the noise and disturbance you cause would be no worse than the crunching of popcorn, plastic bag rustling and coming and going of people that normally occurs, so I don't see a problem. I've had times when my child was less than 2 years old where we've had to hurriedly finish a restaurant meal and leave due to his inconsolable crying.
Parents are simply trying to lead normal lives by going to cafes, restaurants and movie theatres. I think most are quite courteous and people should cut them some slack.
I know, it's more that taboo that worries me.
Worked at cinemas for 10 years. Dont see any issue with this.
Its an early session, and as long as youre honestly willing to take the baby out so its not disturbing then youre fine.
Caveat: they may or may not have an issue with the pram. You might want to contact ahead of time but dude early morning sessions are so dead we normally didnt care about anything like that
I do recommend the parents and bubs sessions though for new parents. Everyone there is on the same page
I recommend you go and see as many early morning movies while your baby lays there quietly.
Make the most of it. This time doesn’t last very long.
I know, it's not my first :)
I reckon you're doing everything you can to minimise possible disruption to other moviegoers. As a dad of a little baby, I totally understand the need to want to get out and enjoy some normal things with your partner. I reckon go for it!
I did! It was beautiful, not even a peep from bub, the eldest was at child care.
Personally I think it's best to stick to the crybaby/parents with bubs sessions -and I am a parent myself. If you're in Melbourne I found the sun theatre in Yarraville was a good one. They have regular sessions on a Wednesday morning
All event cinemas and hoyts do mum and bub sessions. They are great, the sound is lowered and lights dimmed. I've been to heaps. I would say the sound is still a little loud for babies so I often bring a beanie with ear flaps.
My only issues are for some reason old people seem to also go to these sessions despite them clearly telling them it's a mums and bubs session, then said old people give you evil stares when babies start making noises or when your bouncing baby in an ergo baby to get them to sleep. Pisses menoff and it happens all the time.
I just googled this http://villagecinemas.com.au/offers/baby-friendly-sessions
Hope that might help