ShipUPride Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hello all, I'm a single father of two, 2-year old twins. We live in Maryland and I want to give them a first Bills game experience. I'm planning to bring them up for the Bills/Lions preseason game. I figured a little tailgate, and expect to leave before half-time. Any advice from others that have brought toddlers to a game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Honestly, my advise would be to leave them home so you can have fun. At that age, they will not remember any of the experience. I love taking my kids to the games and passing on the love for the Bills, but I didn't start until they were old enough to enjoy it (4-5yrs old). If you're taking them to a preseason game, you probably won't have any issues with drunks or anything like that. Edited August 10, 2017 by Maddog69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I cannot think of a worse idea or experience....they wont remember anything, you will be changing diapers the entire time, they will get beer spilled on them, you will have to carry them both.... I hope this is a joke post the more I think about it...going to respond anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hello all, I'm a single father of two, 2-year old twins. We live in Maryland and I want to give them a first Bills game experience. I'm planning to bring them up for the Bills/Lions preseason game. I figured a little tailgate, and expect to leave before half-time. Any advice from others that have brought toddlers to a game? Are you NUTS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) I have a grandson soon to be 3 and I love him to the moon but no way I would bring him to a game at his age. unless you were looking to entertain them for a solid 3 hrs and not watch any of the game yourself? I'm thinking 5-7 would be a time to start thinking about taking a kid to a game? Edited August 10, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Heat, humidity, noise, etc on top of making fellow fans uncomfotable (you will get dirty looks) find a sitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 With all due respect, you are a good 4-6 years early here. Save your money and energy. They'll be miserable, you'll be miserable, and all that for a crappy preseason game. Wait until they are old enough to handle it, enjoy it, and even understand some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 father of two boys, 3 and 5. I wouldn't even consider it for the reasons people have outlined above. My 2 year old last year could barely make it through a college game where he was able to run around in a grass endzone. Don't waste time or money, yet. Give it time, dude. If anything, take them to the Bills pre season game in Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Our house rule was noone goes to a game (preseason or regular season) at the Rich, the Ralph, New Era until they are 6 or older and I look back on that now thinking it was too early to take them. My kids have been puked on, urinated on, beered on, hit by a golf cart (unhurt thankfully) over the years at games. They wear these "occurrences" as badges of honor of their Bills fandom. The first couple years they were totally under foot and being held by the hand...at 10 they gained a bit of independence. Its just not a great environment for toddlers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I've never seen such amazing unity on a topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I have 2 grandsons 5 & 7 and I would not subject them to the foul language and bad behavior that occurs there. My brother in law took my nephew there when he was 8 and he had some drunk spill beer all over him and that was at a preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Took my 3.5 year old, at that time, to last years pre-season. It was an earlier start and we were feeling the heat, he was just pouring sweat. But eventually some clouds rolled through and it was perfect. We stayed for the first half and he loved, still talks about going, but I'm not taking him this the year. If there is an earlier pre-season game next year, I will take him again. Pre-season games are very mild, don't have to worry about most of the shenanigans of a regular season game. There are family bathrooms, just make sure you know where those are located. Other than that, enjoy! I know they are young and wont remember much as they get older, but they will enjoy it while they are there. Take lot's of pictures, great memories!!! GO BILLS! Edited August 10, 2017 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 They won't remember a thing at 2 - no point in bringing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Don't do it. If you lived next to the stadium it might not be SUCH a bad idea. Considering you have to drive all that way, it seems like too much work and hassle all for something they'll never remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I didnt start my son that early, but I did start taking him to the kids game every year starting when he was 3. We didnt tailgate at all. Just drove there parked, got to our seat and watched the game. I thought the atmosphere was fine for him, but I think that had a lot to do with it being kids day. The first two years, when he was 3 and 4 respectively we stayed until halftime and left. I thought that worked out well. Last year he made it through three quarters. I think its important to remember every kid is different. I took my nephew the second year when he and my son were both 4, and he wanted to leave five minutes into the game. I would suggest having another adult go with you so youre not trying to keep up with the demands of two toddlers. Even if they love the game and sit quitely, they will want food and they will need to go to the bathroom, and that will only be stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I brought my daughter at 3 to a preseason game (family day at the time) and she loved it. We left around halftime too. This will be her third season of going to one, and she looks forward to it for weeks. We're also bringing a 1 year old. I've taken newborns to MLB games, and its never been an issue either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I've never seen such amazing unity on a topic! Right? This is my new favorite TBD thread (until someone finds a way to turn it into an anti Tyrod thread)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Im normally all about the kids. That said I agree with most everything above. We went to the Giants preseason game last year with a lot of family. All our kids are grown but the rest are not. The youngest was 5 4 and she loved it but the mom and dad took turns taking them out. The heat is unbearable in the preseason games and if you personally are looing for a game experience you will not get it. Presaeason games are horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I don't even have kids and know this is a really bad idea. Nice sentiment, but those kids need some age on them before this sort of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) We brought our two and six year olds to the kids day game last year. It was fine, but it was during the day. And we only drove an hour for it, not 6+. And there was two of us to handle them, not a single parent. I'm not going to tell you not to do it, but in the end, just think about if you're making memories for them yet, or not. Edited August 10, 2017 by jimmy10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 bring some noise cancelling headphones in case of salty language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Terrible idea to bring your toddlers to a game. Terrible. They are toddlers, and while they are adorable to you, and maybe even the centerpiece of your life, no one else at the stadium gives a flying !@#$ about them, and came to see a Bills game. They paid a good deal of money, and won't be interested in altering their experience to accommodate someone who brought a pair of two year olds to the game. It's an incredibly inconsiderate thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 very important to teach them to thoroughly wipe off the bowling ball and the horn before taking their turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhit34 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Agree not to bring. I have season tickets in a mellow section (135) so the fan behavior was not an issue, but did not bring my kids until age 6 or 7. Went to training camp earlier and that was better for them at a younger age, could see more, didn't stay as long, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 This has to be a joke, right? 2 year old twins??? Borderline child abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I've never seen such amazing unity on a topic! Okay. With that, take them... Don't listen to these clowns! It is a Pre-Season game I guess. Okay, I tried to be a contrarian. Are You NUTS... Twin two year-olds! I waited till my son was 9 (19 now) & that was too young! & he's a boy! My daughter is 15 & for a girl, probably still not ready. Take them to Barney on Ice, not Bills Fans on Booze! This has to be a joke, right? 2 year old twins??? Borderline child abuse. LoL... Somebody call FamilyServices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hello all, I'm a single father of two, 2-year old twins. We live in Maryland and I want to give them a first Bills game experience. I'm planning to bring them up for the Bills/Lions preseason game. I figured a little tailgate, and expect to leave before half-time. Any advice from others that have brought toddlers to a game? It's pretty cool to bring them to a Bills game that young and as a single dad to twins you are no doubt used to keeping an eye on them all day........ so you were probably going to have to do that whether you came to the Bills game or not. They may not remember it but it's a badge of honor for them later on......that bonding extra important when you don't want to be missing Bills games years down the line because they'd otherwise want to do something else instead. Preseason games are very chill and lot's of kids around so contrary to what I've seen here I don't expect anyone to give you dirty looks or complain about bringing your kids. Regular season game......obviously different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 The right time to take your kids to the game is a personal question. I think it really depends on how much your children drink. My 14 year old doesn't touch the sauce so he's not ready yet, but my 12 year old can toss them back with most 16 year olds so he's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 The right time to take your kids to the game is a personal question. I think it really depends on how much your children drink. My 14 year old doesn't touch the sauce so he's not ready yet, but my 12 year old can toss them back with most 16 year olds so he's in. So good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Wow. I was nervous being the first to respond and recommend not bringing the kids. I didn't want to come off as a jerk. Much happier now that everyone seems to be in agreement. I idea of it and the excitements from a new dad's perspective is completely understandable. My daughter was 2 days old when the Bills played on MNF and I have pictures of me holding her up my the TV screen. Taking the kids to games is awesome when the situation is right and they are ready to handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Drunks and f bombing should hear and see it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Right? This is my new favorite TBD thread (until someone finds a way to turn it into an anti Tyrod thread)! He went to a football game when he was 1 and now he's a sucky QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Are you insane? That is no environment for a two year old, and no way to raise a child. Take them to a Packers game instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 This thread is hilarious.........a bunch of people who don't go to preseason games telling a single dad that it's going to be too much work to watch his kids all day.........and that people will resent him bringing his kids when the stadium is full of parents with kids and even kids groups on ticket giveaways......and that it will be raucous with lot's of drunks and F bombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I hear there are good slides in the upper deck. They may enjoy them if they get bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 This has to be a joke, right? 2 year old twins??? Borderline child abuse. Not funny at all This is a serious topic and one a parent hopes never to be accused of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 This thread is hilarious.........a bunch of people who don't go to preseason games telling a single dad that it's going to be too much work to watch his kids all day.........and that people will resent him bringing his kids when the stadium is full of parents with kids and even kids groups on ticket giveaways......and that it will be raucous with lot's of drunks and F bombs. I, myself, wasn't saying that at all. I still think lugging two 2 year old children to a game (even preseason) is not a trip to Disney. If he does, I will await an update and be first to send a hearty high five to that daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Not funny at all This is a serious topic and one a parent hopes never to be accused of. Plus...the **** that passes for "child abuse" these days, it may not even be considered "borderline." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Not funny at all This is a serious topic and one a parent hopes never to be accused of. I do apologize for that perfunctory remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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