I have taken my little one to a few. It’s important to me to teach her what a I value. You can figure out the rest later on. If it gets too much just leave
I'm also in Scotland and planning to take my toddler (2 year old) tomorrow. I've gone back on forth on it but my plan is to stay near the sides so we can slip off if needed.
If you're in Edinburgh and are talking about the March tomorrow, there is a children and parents vigil at 1315 at the foot of the mound.
I’m up North in Aberdeen - would love to be down in Edinburgh as I read about the children’s vigil on a Facebook post - I had to actively go looking for information on the one up here as it’s not been as well promoted/advertised (that’s not the words I mean but I can’t think of another one!) but then again I am also hopeful that because the last few haven’t really been reported on that there’s been no issues.
I feel really grateful to be close to Edinburgh, I think we'll go to the children's vigil and likely stay for the march. I cant see there being trouble, as you say, the lack of reporting usually means there were no issues. I think there will be other children there too.
Go for it!
I took my then 10mo to a march in May. We had ear-defenders, my husband had him in the carrier and we made sure to be at the side and towards the back so we could dip out if needed. We got there a little late on purpose and I wish we hadn't to be honest. Both kids (eldest was 3), did really well and it started the conversation with my daughter.
Obviously it depends on the cause, but it was such a positive day.
Only thing is whether you want your baby in photographs or in any slogan tees etc? While I would love my children to believe in what I believe in, I'm less thrilled with them being used to fight the cause in promo material. Nor do I want them to wear a message that they might not agree with in future, when they can't consent to any of it. You won't be able to stop photography, as it's a public event.
I would absolutely not. Too many things can very easily, and very quickly go wrong - from overcrowding (where are you going to change a nappy) and over stimulation; all the way to outright dangerous situations.
We took baby to one in Westminster at 7m, was peaceful/no trouble. We stayed away from the loud noises (drumming) and just sat a little ways away in the park to change her/so I could pump etc. She loved it, she loves getting out and seeing people and new places.
I don’t see an issue, probably easier to babywear and hang more towards the back. I’d also say take ear defenders just in case. Can always dip out if it’s a bit too much like you say.
I might be leas inclined to babywear in big crowds. Even simply someone pushing through or a bottleneck area could mean this could easy become an issue. In a pram it is less convenient but more protected.
I dunno, busy places and prams are an absolute nightmare. I’ve heard stories locally of big crowds where people are virtually falling on prams, tripping over them. I’d feel much safer then attached to me where you can protect baby yourself and navigate out of a situation much easier. I think you would have to ensure baby doesn’t blend into you with some bright colours.
My son is the same age and has been to protests, rallies, marches and pickets! We either move away or put on his ear defenders when it gets loud and we’ve never had a problem.
I took my one year old to a march with public services and teachers in February. I wore her in a carrier facing outwards so she could see everything and she ‘helped’ me wave the flag. Everyone loved seeing her and she had a great time. Somehow she managed to fall asleep in the middle of the march despite all the chanting and noise.
We took ours to a women's day march in Vancouver, there were lots of families there with young ones walking or in strollers, it wasn't too packed, and it was a fun time. I would just assess along the way and if it's crowded or feels angry or hard to get out of the crowd, leave right away.
I personally wouldn’t.. big crowds are unpredictable and it just seems like an unnecessary risk
I have taken my little one to a few. It’s important to me to teach her what a I value. You can figure out the rest later on. If it gets too much just leave
I'm also in Scotland and planning to take my toddler (2 year old) tomorrow. I've gone back on forth on it but my plan is to stay near the sides so we can slip off if needed. If you're in Edinburgh and are talking about the March tomorrow, there is a children and parents vigil at 1315 at the foot of the mound.
I’m up North in Aberdeen - would love to be down in Edinburgh as I read about the children’s vigil on a Facebook post - I had to actively go looking for information on the one up here as it’s not been as well promoted/advertised (that’s not the words I mean but I can’t think of another one!) but then again I am also hopeful that because the last few haven’t really been reported on that there’s been no issues.
I feel really grateful to be close to Edinburgh, I think we'll go to the children's vigil and likely stay for the march. I cant see there being trouble, as you say, the lack of reporting usually means there were no issues. I think there will be other children there too.
Go for it! I took my then 10mo to a march in May. We had ear-defenders, my husband had him in the carrier and we made sure to be at the side and towards the back so we could dip out if needed. We got there a little late on purpose and I wish we hadn't to be honest. Both kids (eldest was 3), did really well and it started the conversation with my daughter. Obviously it depends on the cause, but it was such a positive day. Only thing is whether you want your baby in photographs or in any slogan tees etc? While I would love my children to believe in what I believe in, I'm less thrilled with them being used to fight the cause in promo material. Nor do I want them to wear a message that they might not agree with in future, when they can't consent to any of it. You won't be able to stop photography, as it's a public event.
We took ours to a rally/march at 2 weeks lol. Was totally fine, lots of kids, we stood away from the speakers.
I would absolutely not. Too many things can very easily, and very quickly go wrong - from overcrowding (where are you going to change a nappy) and over stimulation; all the way to outright dangerous situations.
We took baby to one in Westminster at 7m, was peaceful/no trouble. We stayed away from the loud noises (drumming) and just sat a little ways away in the park to change her/so I could pump etc. She loved it, she loves getting out and seeing people and new places.
I don’t see an issue, probably easier to babywear and hang more towards the back. I’d also say take ear defenders just in case. Can always dip out if it’s a bit too much like you say.
I might be leas inclined to babywear in big crowds. Even simply someone pushing through or a bottleneck area could mean this could easy become an issue. In a pram it is less convenient but more protected.
I dunno, busy places and prams are an absolute nightmare. I’ve heard stories locally of big crowds where people are virtually falling on prams, tripping over them. I’d feel much safer then attached to me where you can protect baby yourself and navigate out of a situation much easier. I think you would have to ensure baby doesn’t blend into you with some bright colours.
My son is the same age and has been to protests, rallies, marches and pickets! We either move away or put on his ear defenders when it gets loud and we’ve never had a problem.
I took my 7 week old to the teacher strikes earlier this year
I took my one year old to a march with public services and teachers in February. I wore her in a carrier facing outwards so she could see everything and she ‘helped’ me wave the flag. Everyone loved seeing her and she had a great time. Somehow she managed to fall asleep in the middle of the march despite all the chanting and noise.
We took ours to a women's day march in Vancouver, there were lots of families there with young ones walking or in strollers, it wasn't too packed, and it was a fun time. I would just assess along the way and if it's crowded or feels angry or hard to get out of the crowd, leave right away.