https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 00:12:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252968 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:06:37 +0000 78h2o 2252968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: That's how I feel too re: permanent installations vs. traveling ones. </p> <p>I tried to find a pic online of the ferris wheel, but all I could find was this cropped one from a local newspaper (Baltimore Sun).<br /> [attach=2480/15/nsif71.400x225.ferris-seat.jpg]<br /> I guess in looking at it, the bar is lower than it appeared from my viewpoint on the ground, which is good... it's probably unlikely she could have slipped out (though they didn't have seat belts). However, from the ground I could clearly see holes in the floor of some of the seat where they had rusted all the way through. :bummed: Who knows, maybe this is a little postpartum anxiety (younger daughter is 9w old)? I usually think I am careful but non overly paranoid. I plan to let her go on anything she wants to ride at theme parks as long as she's old enough. </p> <p>@wonderstruck: I see what you are saying and he was a little irritated with me! I didn't tell him he couldn't take her, but I did say that I didn't really want him to because it made me uncomfortable. I think it's fair to discuss things we're worried about and there have been times he's told me he's not comfortable with things I want to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252935 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:39:01 +0000 looch 2252935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha, no, I wouldn't allow it unless I rode it first, just to see if there is any kind of restraining system, unless it's one of those fully enclosed type "capsules."</p> <p>I try to stay away from travelling carnivals though, because I don't trust the breakdown/set up of that equipment. Permanent installations are a different thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252929 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:33:03 +0000 Alivoo01 2252929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd allow it, but I would definitely keep a close eye on him at all times if he wanted to sit by himself vs in my lap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252915 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:11:04 +0000 catomd00 2252915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: In all fairness, I don't think it's about his ability to keep her safe. It's about the potential danger of the ride itself, which is beyond anyone's control. Everyone tolerates different levels of risk in their lives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252913 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:09:39 +0000 catomd00 2252913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd hate it but I would if she wanted to. I don't want to give her my anxiety lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252864 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:27:35 +0000 wonderstruck 2252864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be pissed if my DH wouldn't "let me" take our child on a carnival ride. I don't think that's fair, you're basically saying you don't trust him to keep her safe/make good choices.</p> <p>I'm not a huge fan of Ferris wheels but did do the one in Chicago with L when he was 1. Although I'm guessing that's not the kind you're describing since it's mostly enclosed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252814 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 02:27:07 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2252814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably allow it. We've already taken lo on a Ferris wheel but not at a carnival. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252770 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 22:19:41 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2252770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ferris wheels are less concerning to me than some other fair rides (but I wouldn't disallow any of them). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252713 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:26:37 +0000 78h2o 2252713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: I didn't notice any height restrictions - I sort of wish they would have had them. However, my 2.5 yo is the size of a 4 yo (36#, 39") so she might have been allowed anyway. She probably would have been scared enough to sit still, buy it just made me nervous. I think this was maybe a sketchier looking one than is typical?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252665 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:38:57 +0000 NovBaby1112 2252665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think she's too young now, and I would be too worried about her falling out, but maybe when she is a bit older, like 4-5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252662 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:34:26 +0000 birdofafeather 2252662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: DD wasn't tall enough for the Ferris wheel at our fair this year at 2y4m and in the 90th height percentile. I would have gone on with her if she had been tall enough but she would generally sit still where I wouldn't worry about her falling out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252638 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 17:37:16 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 2252638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son loves them. He always wants to go on them at the fairs in the summer. I hate them so he goes with his dad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252637 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 17:36:21 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2252637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ferris Wheels = FUN </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252633 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 17:30:17 +0000 BSB 2252633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like Ferris wheels because I'm afraid of heights and don't like how slow they go, so I would never go on it. I'm fine with roller coasters. </p> <p>If my LOs wanted to go on one, I would see if DH would go with them. </p> <p>I am a bit more on the cautious side when it comes to safety and taking risks but accidents can happen at big named amusement parks like Disney and Six Flags. I'm not going to prevent my kids from riding them. Yeah, the worry will come up while they are on the ride... But it will be the same worry that comes up as I board an airplane. </p> <p>Oh, if the ride looks old, rusty and rickety, I might suggest another ride. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252616 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:51:40 +0000 travelgirl1 2252616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't at this age, she can't sit still for the life of her. But when she's older, sure. I don't want her to develop a fear of rides because I am scared of her riding them.... Although I totally am scared of her riding them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252615 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:47:53 +0000 PawPrints 2252615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You didn't specify what age - I might not let LO on one until she's old enough that I could trust her not to wiggle out of the seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252614 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:47:53 +0000 winter_wonder 2252614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally wouldn't, I don't trust carnival rides. But, having said that it is probably safer than some of the other options! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252607 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:27:56 +0000 78h2o 2252607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha, so far it looks like I was worrying too much. :) Well, that's good for me to know. I do think that besides the rickety look of the thing, I was also scared about my daughter slipping out. She's a wiggly little two year old and fearless to boot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252600 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:14:27 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2252600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm more okay with the Ferris wheel than some of the others. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/woulddo-you-let-your-children-ride-the-carnival-ferris-wheel#post-2252593 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 15:58:10 +0000 78h2o 2252593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Carnival rides in general kind of scare me. To me they seem old, rusted, and hastily put together. My husband really wanted to take our daughter on Ferris wheel and said I was being neurotic. I was okay with her going on kiddie rides and the pretty tame adult rides like teacups. Curious what other people think of carnival rides? </p>