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We just welcomed our first child into this crazy world on 12/19! As a new parent and fellow pinhead, I'm curious how folks have approached the introduction of pinball to their babies. I'm wondering when it is safe to acclimate a baby around the sights and sounds of a pinball machine. At what age is it safe? I don't want to harm her little ear drums or eyes.
Would appreciate advice! Are certain products like baby headphones the way to go?
Happy Holidays!
Appreciate all of the responses. We're definitely going to ask our pediatrician, but always good to ping this community considering the wealth of experience here.
Quoted from jackd104:Everyone is different. I personally wouldn’t expose a kid under one to the sensory overload of a pinball machine. My son started playing around 2-3 years old. Around that age though be aware that kids can’t always tel between reality and fantasy. My son was freaked out by Rudy on funhouse he thought it was a real guy trapped in the machine and pretty sure it caused some scar that will arise in therapy in 20 years.
Good to know, because I have a Roadshow and wouldn't want to scar my daughter considering its rudy times 2!
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