How long before you take baby out to public functions? - Page 4

YoshiPikachu · Mar 4th, 2012, 16:26 PM

It will depend on more then one thing for me. How I feel and the weather. The weather here has been so crazy who knows what it will be like. I don't think I would be able to handle not going anywhere for 6 weeks.

Futuremommy1 · Mar 4th, 2012, 16:30 PM

As you can see everyone is given different advice.

My baby and I will be out and about immediately. I told my pediatrician we will be taking a flight at about 4 weeks and she was cool with it. The only advice I got was for international travel. She said I should try and wait till she's two months but it's not a hard and fast rule.

I'm also having a meet the baby party at about 4 weeks (that's what the plane ride is for) so obviously you can see I'm not worried much about germs or whatever.

Just do what makes you comfortable.

Annubrius · Mar 4th, 2012, 16:36 PM

The best advise I can give was given to me by my pregnancy counsellor.

Don't hold off going out. Babies love new noise, sights, etc. If you're concerned about people touching your baby, just tell them politely that you would prefer that they didn't. You are allowed!

Mar 4th, 2012, 16:26 PM	#31
YoshiPikachu Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,018	It will depend on more then one thing for me. How I feel and the weather. The weather here has been so crazy who knows what it will be like. I don't think I would be able to handle not going anywhere for 6 weeks.

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Mar 4th, 2012, 16:30 PM	#32
Futuremommy1 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: TX not by choice Posts: 1,663	As you can see everyone is given different advice. My baby and I will be out and about immediately. I told my pediatrician we will be taking a flight at about 4 weeks and she was cool with it. The only advice I got was for international travel. She said I should try and wait till she's two months but it's not a hard and fast rule. I'm also having a meet the baby party at about 4 weeks (that's what the plane ride is for) so obviously you can see I'm not worried much about germs or whatever. Just do what makes you comfortable.

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Mar 4th, 2012, 16:36 PM	#33
Annubrius Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia. Posts: 1,124	The best advise I can give was given to me by my pregnancy counsellor. Don't hold off going out. Babies love new noise, sights, etc. If you're concerned about people touching your baby, just tell them politely that you would prefer that they didn't. You are allowed!

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