Some women don't have the luxury of having
a baby sitter. I know I didn't. My
daughter, and my son before her, went with
me nearly everywhere. Since I was
breastfeeding, it was only normal to
always have my child with me.
I took her to movie theaters and out to
dinner. I'd get up and walk out if she
was being fussy. I'd usually timed it so
she'd sleep through.
When she was born, I told my husband we
were going to make sure she knew how to
behave in a restaurant and the only way I
knew how to make sure that happened was to
take her to restaurants. She is a pro at
it.
as babies get older and their awake
periods are longer and they are doing
more, taking them to the movies isn't easy
(or fun!) for anyone.