How are you doing this??

w+c3 · December 2011

So I know its a little early for this still, but how are you doing seating?? Here are my question:

1. Are you reserving a seat for a baby or an infant/toddler? Like if your table seats 8 does the baby/toddler take up one of those seats? I know that they will alwasy be on their parents lap etc, but do you leave a seat for the parents to put a baby carrier on? Or do they just put it on the floor? I'm just curious how that works. How old should they be before they get their own seat?

elidellio · December 2011

I wouldn't count a seat for a baby but I would for a toddler. If they're old enough to sit and eat at hte table on their own I think you should give them a chair in case the parents don't want to hold them in their laps.

kamarks08 · December 2011

That's how I'm doing it. Probably 2/2.5+ will get their own seat. Does your venue have booster chairs that can be added/readily available? Just for the kids that don't need their own place setting but don't need to be in their parents lap the whole time? Just an idea

HobokensFury · December 2011

SOrry I'm no help because I'm not inviting kids but I would think the parent would appreciate having a seat for the baby carrier, diaper bag etc so they don't have to put everything on the floor. Also a toddler needs their own seat.

OliveOilsMom · December 2011

For my brother's wedding in 2010, my nephew was under 1. He has a "seat" at the table for his car seat. That way he was able to sit next to his mom, instead of her constantly turning around to check on him. Also, if a baby in a car seat is on the floor behind the parent, someone could potentially trip on the car seat if they aren't looking where they are going.

cu97tiger · December 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_doing-this?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:cb6d1592-fb5b-42ae-aa71-468bbe52e7ecPost:6c8f2cfa-6527-4033-b55f-fba417335e2e">Re: How are you doing this??</a>:
[QUOTE]SOrry I'm no help because I'm not inviting kids but I would think the parent would appreciate having a seat for the baby carrier, diaper bag etc so they don't have to put everything on the floor. Also a toddler needs their own seat.
Posted by HobokenBride2012[/QUOTE]

<div>This. In addition, I hope the parents wouldn't put the car seat on a chair by itself... anyone could knock into it and knock the baby right off! But at least they could remove the chair and put a high chair there.</div>

brittandjp · December 2011

This is such a great question! I have no idea, but I think I'll end up having seats for toddlers. We did invite children, including babies. There are only a handful of babies though and I'm just going to assume they'll sit with their parent (if they come). In all honesty, if I had a baby and he or she was invited to the wedding, I'd still probably leave them with a babysitter. I feel like it would be hard to have a good time with a 6 month old on your lap all night, you know..

southerncharm24 · December 2011

I'd say chair for everyone. Like PP, I being a klutz, would trip on a floor baby!

Thumper1148 · December 2011

Everyone including infants should have their own chair. It is nice for a parent to have a little extra room for the child. Otherwise car seat goes on the floor and they appologzie to the person next to them the whole night anytime they invade that person's personal space.

JCWhitey · December 2011

Luckily, this is another thing we don't have to worry about! The cruiseline does the seating assignments for us.

Although if they do give me the option I fully intend on having my Mom and FMIL as far away from each other as possible!!! Haha!

As for kids, I think all should be given a seat, but especially once a child is able to sit up on their own and are eating solid foods they should be given their own seat. The main reason being, you want the parents to enjoy their mean and when a hungry baby can reach out and grab their food (or their silverware) it's very difficult to enjoy yourself if you're forced to keep them on your lap. For most babies this starts around 4-6 months.

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