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Sam Bell (Hugh Laurie) and his wife Lucy (Joely Richardson) are struggling for a baby, having tried everything they can think of to improve their chances of conceiving. At the same time, Sam begins to find his job (as a commissioning editor of drama at the BBC) increasingly unfulfilling.
- Overview
- Choosing a Screening
- Soothing Your Baby
- Respecting Theater Etiquette
Movies are a wonderful, exciting pastime, and movie theaters are perhaps the best way to watch them. While babies can make it more difficult to enjoy a cinema experience, some simple prep-work can help parents get out to the theaters without worrying about a sitter. At an appropriate screening, with supplies in hand and manners in mind, parents can...
Find a baby-friendly movie theater.
Some theaters are more tolerant of babies than others, so choose your cinema carefully. Look for chains where children under a certain age get in free, since that means they have accommodations in place for young children. Avoid theaters with strict etiquette policies like the Alamo Drafthouse.
Many cinemas have special “stroller” or “mothers and babies” screenings to accommodate parents with young children.
These screenings may have the sound boosted to drown out crying or turned down to avoid harming the infants’ ears. Some theaters offer ticket or concession discounts for these showings, especially if they’re part of a special event or multi-week movie series.
Most kid-focused screenings happen early in the morning and are designed to sell tickets during slow business hours.
If you can, choose a screening that takes place when your baby is normally napping.
Bring a handheld baby carrier.
Most handheld carriers are small and compact enough to fit in theater aisles. Look for a carrier with a hood or cover in case your baby wants to sleep or get away from the new environment. Avoid backpack or body carriers, as they allow children to look at other patrons and take them out of the experience.
If you want to bring a stroller instead, make sure it folds down so you don’t block anybody’s view.
Pack earmuffs and eye protection.
Some babies find bright lights, flashing images, or loud sounds difficult to deal with. To help them stay calm during loud films, bring a pair of earmuffs or baby-safe ear plugs. To help with light issues, bring a pair of infant sunglasses or an eye mask.
Snacks can keep a baby quiet and occupied, especially when they’re surrounded by so many delicious smells. Look for snacks that are easy to clean up, like cereal and fruit gummies, or things that can be drunk from a bottle or sippy cup, like milk and juice. Avoid goopy snacks like applesauce and yogurt, since they’re very messy and will be harder for the you to clean up.
Hold your baby at all times.
For their own safety, and out of consideration for other patrons, make sure your baby is in your arms or strapped to their carrier for the entire film. Because theaters are so dark, an unsecured baby could stumble down the stairs or fall though aisle borders, so keep an eye on them for the entire picture.
Exit the theater if your baby starts crying.
Should your baby start to cry, scream, or make other distracting noises, excuse yourself from the theater to deal with the situation. Once your baby is calm and quiet, feel free to return to the movie. To help scenarios like this go smoothly, look for an aisle seat near the theater entrance.
Theaters are designed to keep light and sound inside, which means they also keep in smells. To avoid stinking up a movie, make sure to change any messy diapers as soon as they occur.
Be kind to your fellow moviegoers.
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