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       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: guest257
       Date: July 9, 2019, 5:10 pm
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       Thanks so much for all the replies and for sharing experiences.
       Some really useful pointers here and really comforting to know
       that it can work so well. Will pick a game early in the season
       and give it a go! Thank you all!
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       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Jayzero
       Date: July 9, 2019, 5:27 pm
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       I can only echo some of the posts above. We first took our son
       to the Stoop aged 18 months. He's 18 now!
       Back then, aside from player's kids we only knew one other small
       child regulary attending. There were no baby change facilities
       at all. My wife had to make do with the floor of the ladies in
       the East stand. This changed after chatting with the then CEO's
       Tony Copsey's wife as our kids played together on the stage in
       the East stand bar.
       Our son got his first season ticket at the tender age of four as
       he squirmed too much on my lap during the games! He didn't
       really pay too much attention to the matches at all. Around this
       time Quins started to have bands playing in the Kings bar after
       matches and our son was captivated by that. He met another boy
       after one match and they became fast friends. And still are! As
       indeed are our respective families.
       The Stoop is a second home for our lad. He played for a local
       club for ten years and his room is filled with memorabilia and
       pictures with players.
       He goes to University this summer, luckily not too far away, and
       is adamant he'll be in his usual seat as usual.
       You can't go wrong in taking your kids to Quins in my view.
       
       #Post#: 26133--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Domestos
       Date: July 10, 2019, 12:46 am
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       Prof took his child from a very early age. With headphones, I
       recall.
       #Post#: 26134--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Bucksquin
       Date: July 10, 2019, 1:38 am
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       --- Quote from: Domestos link ---
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       > Prof took his child from a very early age. With headphones, I
       recall.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Like ... as a tiny baby, if I recall! COYQ!
       #Post#: 26138--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: poorfour
       Date: July 10, 2019, 3:31 am
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       More likely ear defenders than headphones - we had a set of
       Peltor Kids Ear Defenders for ours.
       #Post#: 26158--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Bolly-Quin
       Date: July 10, 2019, 7:23 am
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       --- Quote from: Domestos link ---
       >
       > Prof took his child from a very early age. With headphones, I
       recall.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Perhaps he sat next to the Horned Helmet?
       If you bring your young 'un to the game, make sure one of the
       many times-mentioned baby-eating locks isn't hungry...
       #Post#: 26166--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Quins Head
       Date: July 10, 2019, 9:04 am
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       I’ve been taking my twins since they were born prob about a
       month old when they went to their first match. They are 10 now
       one likes it more than the other but both come to a couple of
       games a season. Get there early fir the face painting bouncy
       castle and bring plenty of snacks to keep them occupied
       #Post#: 26171--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: SilverstoneQuin
       Date: July 10, 2019, 10:46 am
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       Agree with the comments above. We took our daughter from a young
       age (she's now three and a half). Would definitely recommend ear
       defenders, and our little one loves saying hello to the bears
       whenever she can spot them!
       #Post#: 26174--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Pickled Pelicon
       Date: July 10, 2019, 11:17 am
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       I've 2 daughters, now in their twenties, both went with me from
       age 4-5.
       Ground is family friendly, it will also teach him/them to to
       deal comfortably with large numbers of people, educate him in
       the social graces...please, thank you etc.
       The boyfriends were taken to games.
       They still argue as to who will accompany their dad on match
       days!!! 2 seats...
       #Post#: 26178--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Matchday at the Stoop with a toddler
   DIR By: Domestos
       Date: July 10, 2019, 11:56 am
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       --- Quote from: Pickled Pelican link ---
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       > I've 2 daughters, now in their twenties, both went with me
       from age 4-5.
       > Ground is family friendly, it will also teach him/them to to
       deal comfortably with large numbers of people, educate him in
       the social graces...please, thank you etc.
       > The boyfriends were taken to games.
       > They still argue as to who will accompany their dad on match
       days!!! 2 seats...
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       It's nothing to do with you which of your daughters' boyfriends
       take their father to rugby....
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