Levi Mcconaughey goes to his first concert
Categories: Newborns, Fun & activities, Places to go, Health & safety, Life & style, Celeb parenting, Environment
Little Levi Mcconaughey is certainly making the rounds. His father, periodically shirtless actor Matthew Mcconaughey recently took the newborn to his first concert. The concert was that of John Mellancamp. Levi, born mere weeks ago to the actor and supermodel girlfriend Camila Alves has already been surfing.
Now, I'm assuming this kid had his shots and a doctor's blessing to be out among the masses. I'm also assuming since McConohottie is a celebrity that he and the little tyke were able to keep the crowds at bay. They probably had special seating, etc. to ensure a little space for the newborn.
Says Mcconaughey, he wants to prepare his son to be around people and noise. My guess is they plan on taking their little one with them everywhere they go. Mcconaughey has no plans to change his lifestyle now that he's a father, and says one doesn't need to. I have a newsflash for him--parenthood DOES change you, and you cannot live the exact same life you did before (especially if you were a jetsetting, camera-friendly celebrity like McConohottie) once you have a child. Unless, of course, your child isn't really a part of your life As for Mcconaughey, that doesn't seem to be the case. He seems keen to include his son in all his favorite activities. Good for you, Matthew--that's what being a daddy is all about, right?
What do you think? Does life change infinitely and there are things you simply must give up when you become a parent, or can you simply absorb your child into your current lifestyle?
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mamaloo 8-09-2008 @ 3:43PM
"I'm assuming this kid had his shots and a doctor's blessing to be out among the masses."
Why would a baby need "shots" to leave the house? And what does a doctor have to do with deciding to venture out with your child?
My son's first big outing was his father's hockey tourney at two weeks. There was a punk band playing in the arena (it's a musicians'/music industry league) during the games. I never even considered talking to my midwife about our outing. After all *I* am the parent and make the decisions about what I do with my child.
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mamaloo 8-09-2008 @ 3:54PM
"I have a newsflash for him--parenthood DOES change you, and you cannot live the exact same life you did before (especially if you were a jetsetting, camera-friendly celebrity like McConohottie) once you have a child."
Hmmmmm, we never changed our lifestyle much. In fact, my first son saw dozens of gigs and concerts from the cozy confines of his ABC/sling. He slept while we wore him or in his carseat as we drove or in the stroller if we were walking around. Hell, most of the time I didn't even have to sit while I fed him, just adjust the sling and slip the shirt over the boob a little.
I always advise parents to continue on as much as possible with their regular lifestyle. Athletic parents who get out biking and hiking? Get the appropriate carrier and bring baby along for the fun. Indie parents? Put the baby in a sling and get ear protection and go to shows. Gamers? Game away!
Babies adjust to their parent's lifestyles. If you are the kind of parent who sticks to schedules for feedings and naps, making children sleep in cribs, you'll likely end up with kids who require their own bed at a specific time in order to sleep. Raise your children with the already established rhythms of your home, they'll always be flexible.
For years my sister's family could never stay at celebration dinners past 7pm because they raised their kids to follow a very strict nap/bedtime schedule and have to be in their own beds. They'd never even sleep in the car! We raised our kids differently and ended up being able to throw them into just about any situation and they were resilient enough to handle changes in sleep times and sleep locations.
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Jamie 8-09-2008 @ 4:02PM
Seriously, he just hasn't had a mobile child. Things REALLY change once they become mobile and more vocal of their needs. I have a one year old that does not enjoy his stroller any more. Trips to the library consists of a mad dash through the children's section and grabbing books based on the title alone and rushing to the counter to check out before the four year old escapes through the exit and into the parking lot.
Let him live in his blissful moment. He will learn the true meaning of children soon enough.
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Mama2Kids 8-09-2008 @ 7:20PM
I can't get over how rough some of the comments can be on this site. Every parent is different and every child is different. Some kids thrive on schedules and regular routines, while others do very well going with the flow. I wish the people on this site would be more respectful and kind to the other posters.
I can say that I would not take a newborn to a loud concert, but that is just me. On the other hand it may work well for some families. My youngest child has always been sensitive to loud noises and big groups of people. She would not do well in that situation. My older child loves that kind of environment. He has always enjoyed loud events like hockey games and concerts. I guess each kid is different. That is what makes everyone so unique.
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markycf 8-09-2008 @ 10:05PM
Sometimes I think that most parents see their baby as a toy. I don't think it is smart or good for the baby to be in extremely loud environments or taken out on bike rides. I think that biking or running is something that the parents should do when they're a bit older. Schedules aren't a horrible thing and not keeping schedule is also fine. It is your baby. I know how I'm going to raise my children. Matthew is very excited to have his first kid, but I don't think he knows what being a father really is or realizes that his baby is very sensitive. I just don't believe he and his wife or girlfriend are smart parents. My opinion!
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Kellie 8-10-2008 @ 5:26PM
My only concern with this would be the noise. Wouldn't it be bad for the babes ears?
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Stacy 8-11-2008 @ 1:38PM
A loud concert would damage a babies ears. I hope Mr. McConaughey had appropriate ear protection for his baby. I've seen too many parents with their babies and kids at concerts with no earplugs or earmuffs. That's worse than leaving your kid out in the sun all day without any sort of sun protection. Once your hearing is damaged, it's damaged forever.
As far as having a flexible child, I think it depends on the child. Some children can go with the flow and others cannot. I think it's great if you have a kid that can sleep anywhere, go anywhere and never complain but my oldest son was very sensitive to noise and light when he was a baby (he was a preemie) so having a controlled environment for sleeping was what worked best for us.
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