Taking a 1 year old to croker

paddylonglegs

Any advice on this?
The only issue I can think of is the noise but I have ear defenders for him.

Are they free in at this age and just pop them on the knee?

While I'm not expecting him to stay still for the whole match, it would still be a good day out!

Santa Cruz

While I have every time for encouraging young people to get involved in GAA I really think Croke Park is no place for a one year old.
The volume, crowds etc. could be quite frightening. Despite your best efforts it could be a bit annoying for whoever is sitting around you.
They might feel a bit restricted and not able to let their inner animal instincts (Tipp supporters especially) let loose.

Fr Tod Umptious

Firstly he is not free unfortunately.
Everyone needs a ticket, regardless of age.

We have brought our kids to CP since they were a few months old.

At the age of one they were usually happy to stare out at the giant green thing, eat something or fall asleep.

you are in the lower Cusack or Davin go to the very last row at the back and you find a concourse that is very quiet. Behind the Davin its enclosed by glass and there are tables and chairs.
Behind the Cusack there is a glass enclosed eating area.
They are handy if the kid gets restless in the seats.
There are also changing areas there.

Noise has never been an issue.

I had a one and a half year old in my arms behind the goal as Mayo where hammering Donegal last year, the place was going nuts, and she loved it.

I also had a 2 year old sleep through Mayo v Cork 2011, again with the place going nuts around him.

Fr Tod Umptious

Santa Cruz wrote: »

While I have every time for encouraging young people to get involved in GAA I really think Croke Park is no place for a one year old.
The volume, crowds etc. could be quite frightening. Despite your best efforts it could be a bit annoying for whoever is sitting around you.
They might feel a bit restricted and not able to let their inner animal instincts (Tipp supporters especially) let loose.

How would it be annoying to the people around them ?

paddylonglegs

2 fair arguments there lads.

Thanks for the advice on the facilities. Sounds like if you find the right place then everyone will be happy

paddylonglegs

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

How would it be annoying to the people around them ?

Conscious of deafening the child or teaching them "new words" id imagine is what he means.

I didn't think Tipp supporters were so considerate

El Horseboxo

paddylonglegs wrote: »

Conscious of deafening the child or teaching them "new words" id imagine is what he means.

I didn't think Tipp supporters were so considerate

It can be awkward. Me and some friends were at a game before and right beside us was a couple with a child less than a year old. As the game progressed emotions get the better of you and you can say something in the moment or get very loud. We had the couple give us eyes and could see them visibly become pissed off. Wasnt nice being in that situation as we weren't purposely trying to annoy them and neither of us were trying to wake or disturb the child. Kind of made us feel guilty of we reacted too loudly. Didn't like that feeling being at a game where fan reaction should be encouraged. No issue with young kids at games but as a parent you should be prepared to tolerate noise, bad language and people jumping up out of seats.

Santa Cruz

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

How would it be annoying to the people around them ?

I remember one hysterical woman trying to push a buggy through the thousands of people coming out after a game. Could not accept that her actions were completely unreasonable. If the stupid bitch waited 10 minutes she would have a free run.

Santa Cruz

paddylonglegs wrote: »

2 fair arguments there lads.

Thanks for the advice on the facilities. Sounds like if you find the right place then everyone will be happy

Just remember your world revolves around your kids but don't expect others to be too pushed about them. A lot of people go to games for a bit of an escape from everyday life including family demands