Seriously?

[EcclesCake]

What do you make of this report?

http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/14/mother-kicked-out-of-cinema-for-seeing-15-rated-film-with-her-baby-4727757/

[pixie373]

Of course, sp. Especially at 11 weeks, nothing wakes them and the chance of hearing a baby snuffle over a cinema background is pretty minute. Why does everyone assume babies cry all the time? She knows her own.

[emmie]

i didn't use booted out, that was the article, in case you wondered.

[Mamyalynne]

I agree Pixie that babies are very portable little people, but what is your solution to the cut off date then that Cinemas would have to use?

[emmie]

its also not about the crying aspect, little children
squirm around, they can't sit still generally for five minutes,
and i generally find the surround sound dolby system often hurts my ears.

[Mamyalynne]

....ctd

To comply with the law.

[Svejk]

another self-centred stupid mother.

[maggiebee]

Our local cinema has a mums and babies day once a week. Usually at 10 am. Don't think there are any restrictions on age.

[emmie]

would they show those type of films or ones geared for families

[pixie373]

Usually the phrase "babes in arms" (i don't like it- but that's what it is). I realise the problem is the age limit in theory, but it isn't harmful to the child. I doubt the mum would take him/her in a couple of months, as the child would be too active to relax.

[sp1814]

I should clarify - I'm not 'anti-children'. Later this month, we are going to see Maleficent. I totally accept that the place might have a load of Tweens - but hey, to a certain extent, it's us who are encroaching on their territory (as it's basically a fairy tale).

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry, I am not making myself clear - I mean if babies are allowed into 15 restricted films.

[EcclesCake]

Pixie, I don't see it as the English disliking children, I just don't think a cinema and a film aimed at the 15+ age group is a good place to take such a young baby.

There are so many other ways to take some time to enjoy time with friends and your baby and be able to relax not having to worry about a nappy bomb or the baby waking up wanting a Booby Snack.

[yogi-bear]

I cant believe you agree Pixie with the mothers decision to take an 11 month old into a cinema where the sound system is EXTREMELY LOUD and will probably scare the poor little child....its just an odd place to take a baby........even U PG and 12a certs ( parental discretion on a 12a ) you have to think at least 3 and up for the child to know whats even going on......we have four children and used to take them to see childrens films like TOY STORY, THE INCREDIBLES etc at an age when they would enjoy it, as they are old enough too.

An 11 month seeing Bad Neighbours is very strange, you have to admit. :0)

[emmie]

they do allow it, but not i think for this category of film.
http://www.myvue.com/faqs

[emmie]

yogi, 11 weeks

[pixie373]

11 weeks! Big difference, yogi. Mamya, i think i answered ^^, if that makes sense?

[emmie]

from the Vue link

We welcome babies in all our cinemas, however please note that age restrictions apply - babies will only be admitted into U, PG and 12A certificates.

We ask that you respect other guest's enjoyment of the film, if your baby becomes distressed, please leave the auditorium.

[tiggerblue10]

Lol Eccles, nappy bomb & booby snack!

[sp1814]

pixie373

Ah - I mean IF the baby started crying next to me.

I would be really annoyed.

And whilst 11 month old babies might not spend all their time crying, there's certainly a greater chance of one crying as opposed to someone over the age of 15 (unless the film starred Rene Zellweger, Nicholas Cage or Jack Black) - that would test the hardiest of souls.

[pixie373]

We all realise 15 plus is irrelevant to the baby?