Swifties everywhere have been buzzing on social media after a shocking sight at one of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stops left them speechless.
On May 10, Taylor Swift lit up the stage at Paris La Défense Arena in France, officially beginning the European leg of her Eras Tour.
While the concert had fans on their feet, a peculiar sight on the arena floor caught the attention of many.
A concert-goer took to X on May 10 to post images of a baby on the floor at the Swift concert.
The pictures show the baby lying at the feet of their parents on a mat, complete with headphones.
The caption stated: “Get ur baby off the floor and GO HOME.”
They followed up with another tweet, showing just how packed the venue was, writing: “Just to paint the full picture this is general admission at the Paris show tonight… and that baby is somewhere in the floor AT THIS SHOW!
“Like WTF they have lost their minds! terrible parenting.”
Quickly, people began expressing their dismay online.
One X user commented, “Please don’t bring babies to concerts their ears are very sensible and it could affect their hearing.”
“Please call the police cause wtf is this,” another user chimed in, while a third added, “…literally no words. hold your damn child.”
“Now that’s just plain irresponsibility, what were they thinking?” a fourth user remarked.
Another concluded, “This is so irresponsible and dangerous that I don’t even find it in me to make a joke about this I hope this baby was not harmed during the show and that someone reported the parent(s).”
But what’s the official stance on babies at concerts?
The Paris La Défense Arena’s website suggests: “Paris La Défense Arena doesn’t recommend bringing children under the age of four, even if accompanied, particularly due to the high volume.
“Some events may not be recommended or may be prohibited for children. In such cases, information will be specified on the event details.”
However, guidelines can vary elsewhere.
A Q&A on The O2 venue’s page says: “There’s no minimum age for most events at the arena. But as the shows can be noisy, we don’t recommend bringing very small children to anything that’s not family friendly.
“If you’re bringing a small child with you, please make sure they don’t disturb other people. And remember, everyone needs a ticket.”
Tush Baby, a baby carrier company, notes that ‘there’s no easy answer to the question of how old a child should be before attending a concert’. It depends on the child and concert type, but it’s crucial to use ‘baby earplugs’ for protection and choose age-appropriate events.
A representative for Paris La Défense Arena informed Page Six: “The general terms and conditions of sale stipulate that all minors (without any age limit) holding a ticket for a concert at Paris La Défense arena must be accompanied by an adult. Under 18 children remain under their legal guardian responsibility, it’s venue policy. For spectators with a young child in the floor, an alternative seating arrangement has been proposed but refused by ticket holders.”