Any responsible parent would not bring their baby to the movie theatre. Being a parent to a new- born means some sacrifices have to be made and going to a movie theatre should not be considered till the baby is big enough to understand the purpose of sitting in a movie theatre. Being a responsible parent means putting the safety and well being of the baby above everything else and going to the movie theatre should be put on hold for 4-5 years.
There are no special arrangements in most movie theatres for babies. Parents either hold their babies or keep them in push chairs (Provided there is space).It would be foolish to assume that the baby will sleep though the movie. On the contrary the loud noise from the speakers and the light from the movie screen can scare the baby. Parents won't be able to pay attention to the baby, as they would be watching the movie. Inside the dark theatre they will only notice the baby when it starts to cry. One parent will have to take the baby out of the theatre and will miss a good part of the movie. The other parent might watch the movie but they would not enjoy it as their partner is missing. Both parents will be stressed in such a situation and the whole purpose of going to the movie for entertainment is defeated.
Parents intending to take their babies to theatre should also bear in mind the disturbance their babies could cause to others watching the movie. People pay money to watch the movie and are not there to hear your bundle of joy scream. People are quick to let their displeasure known and more often they are not very polite. In such case too parents would be forced to leave the theatre.
Parents should also bear in mind that they would be putting their babies health at risk. People cough and sneeze and the atmosphere is full of germs inside the theatre. Babies don't have a fully developed immune system, so their chances of getting any infection is more when sitting in a closed space surrounded by a crowd. Also, the temperature inside the theatre may not be suitable for the baby.
It is therefore better to make arrangements to watch movies at home. This way both parents can relax and enjoy the movie when the baby is sound asleep. Even if the baby is awake there won't be much fuss as babies can be best managed at home. Still if the parents can't resist the temptation then it is better to leave the baby with a carer or an obliging family member. The carer can easily look after the baby while the parents relax and entertain themselves.
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