Some babies are very portable and social at 10 or 11 months. If your baby seems to be past the stage of the stranger anxiety and awareness common at 8-9 months, and often beyond, he may enjoy the attention he’s sure to receive at an adult event, like a party or wedding.

But if he gets tired after a couple of hours, you may need to bring him home or find a comfortable, safe and quiet place for him to nap. And if your baby still seems shy around strangers, you may want to leave him with family or a sitter while you head out.

Consider, too, whether you’d like a few hours of talking, eating and dancing without your arms and hands full of a baby. This might be an occasion to have some free time and fun for yourselves! 

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