kdeno Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I am trying to decide if I should take my 1 year old to fireworks tonight. What do you think? Some people think I am nuts for considering. I do not want her to be scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I took my 1-year-old to the fireworks. (he's five now) I can't decide if I'd do it again or not. He didn't scream or cry or anything. But he was definitely bothered by the loud booms. He buried his head in my chest and left it there the entire 20 minutes. But, he didn't seem any worse for wear later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have never taken mine because I knew the loud noises would bother them. I have seen other babies there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We've gone to fireworks pretty much every year of our marriage and when we were dating. We took the kids with us. We did have one scared baby once. I just walked further away, put a blanket over her head and soothed. But the others were just fine. We're going to fireworks tomorrow night and the 13 month old will go with us, of course! So, yes, I'd take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezrabean2005 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We always did with our kids. Depending on the personality, some liked it and some don't. For example, the 8 year old never liked it but he still doesn't. If you talk about it and act excited that can help (so they know what is happening and can see from your face that you are having fun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I always took mine. Only one didn't like it much and she loves them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Even my dd who was 5 last year doesn't like loud noises. Plus, our local fireworks display is set to music. So, we can turn on the radio to the appropriate station and barely hear the booms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I had two children that couldn't stand the noise and 1 who was not bothered by it at all. When I was growing up, we lived close enough to the location that we could see them from our yard. The kids that didnt' like the really loud ones would watch from the front window. Where we live now, we are walking distance to where we watch them. If we have a child who doesn't like them, we can always walk home. We used to be able to watch them from the school down the street (far enough away that the loud ones aren't as bothersome), but the trees in the neighborhood have grown too tall for that anymore. So, I would say it would depend on the kid and on your escape options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 So, I would say it would depend on the kid and on your escape options. Yup. I've taken all of my babies but this last one (so far) to see fireworks, but I've always had an escape plan. We haven't had to use it, but I feel better knowing that it's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I am trying to decide if I should take my 1 year old to fireworks tonight. What do you think? Some people think I am nuts for considering. I do not want her to be scared. My business is half a block from where my city's fireworks display is fired off. My whole family is always there, to make sure people in my parking lot behave themselves, so my kids have always had a front row seat. One dd watched from inside for a couple years, the other was fine with the loud noises. I say you know your child best, use your judgement. Be prepared to move farther away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We have always taken ours and we haven't ever had one be afraid. All of our kids love fireworks. The only time we had a child afraid was at a Civil War re-enactment where there were actual cannons going off and men in costume charging over sand dunes on horses. Our third son was three. He covered his ears and screamed, "Get me out of this war." :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Lynn Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I am trying to decide if I should take my 1 year old to fireworks tonight. What do you think? Some people think I am nuts for considering. I do not want her to be scared. I would absolutely take our son at just about any age. He loves excitement and noises. Our dd, on the other hand, would have been traumatized. She was very sensitive to noise (As a baby she was scared of her dad for quite a while because he is big and loud.) and excitement and lots of activity. (Crowds, like a church pitch-in were always a bit much for her.) She was still fairly little when we saw fireworks for the first time and we parked a couple of miles away. She was still disturbed by the booming, but it was manageable. I would not have dared to go any closer. You know if your child is especially sensitive. It sounds like most kids would be fine. Like I say, our son would have been thrilled. If in doubt have an escape route planned or watch from a distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I took my daughter when she was under 1 year. She liked them! My (older, obviously) son, however, couldn't wait to get out of there. He liked the way they looked but HATED the booms. My husband ended up taking him back to the car! But my daughter fell asleep before the end. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We sat in the car or tailgated further away from the fireworks. Ds didn't like loud noises. We had to vacume after he fell asleep for the longest time. Don't even ask about the loud hand dryers in public restrooms. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 You could take some foam ear plugs, in case she doesn't like the noise. There are also some earphone looking things that we used for our children when we went to auto races- they block out sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighton Academy Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 My oldest was 10 months when he went to his first fireworks display. He was amazed! Hearing protection was my only concern for him at the time. I was surprised how many parents were close to the fireworks where it was especially loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 we've always taken all our kids, regardless of age. only major concern is the heat keep them hydrated and out of the way. if you can fix it to where they can grab a nap - that's great too. at one, they are usually only scared if the adults act scared. none of ours have ever cried or even fussed about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We always took the babies, but I went prepared to sit in the car if needed. For DD8 I had to sit in the car for FIVE years! But she loves them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We've taken all our kids and haven't had any problems. My oldest was the most sensitive to noise and I vaguely remember covering her ears with my hands as she relaxed and watched the show on my lap. My greater concern is grumpy kids due to the late hour, but they always seem to have enough energy to enjoy the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Yes, all of them. If one of them had been scared, I wouldn't have taken her again and just let dh take the rest. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 My 3 yr old is petrified of fireworks. I don't remember my olderguys being scared of them like this though. It's heartbreakingly awful. We even had to go running out out of DisneyWorld every evening so he wouldn't even hear them. I'd definitely try it but have an "out" in case. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 My kids did not go at that age. My son in particular did not handle loud noises well. I have been to the fireworks too many times when little ones around me were crying and upset--it upsets me especially when the parents don't do a thing about it! When my ds was four we brought him to the fireworks WITH a headset from the hardware store to dull the sound. It was the perfect solution for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Unless she's particularly startled by loud noises, why not? Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I would do it, but bring a pair of foam earplugs as backup in case the loud noises are too scary. My dd used to hate loud noises but loved watching fireworks as long as she had earplugs or we covered her ears well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Dot has always hated loud noises, but fireworks never bothered her much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdeno Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I decided to leave the baby home sleeping because they started so late and she was very tired. After my family making a big deal about me taking her and I left her home everyone wanted to know where she was and was disappointed :-) Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 We have always taken our kids. Only one kiddo got scared, but we were literally right there where the fireworks were (pieces were falling on us we were that close). Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 We've always taken ours. I just snuggle them close with one ear up against me and put a hand over their other ear. DD slept through a fireworks show with that set up (and she can hear a pin drop on another floor and wake up!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I am trying to decide if I should take my 1 year old to fireworks tonight. What do you think? Some people think I am nuts for considering. I do not want her to be scared. I have multiple times (4) and they were never scared. The only thing that would make me hesitate would be a child who has previously proved to be especially sensitive to loud noises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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