Taking a newborn out?

[BecksBabyB]

Hi all, this is my first baby and I was just wondering if there is a recommended timescale before taking baby out into the world? I'm due on 29th May and have booked to go on a family day on Fathers Day (16th June). Obviously if I am significantly late having baby we won't go, but in your opinions is this too soon?
Bx

 

[rtracey80]

Pretty much when you feel ready to take them out. There isn't really a time scale like there was years back.

 

[Eleanor ace]

Unless LO is premature or has immune system issues you can take them out as soon as you're ready . We took DS out from the 1st day home (he was a day old), it felt good to get some fresh air and walk around .

 

[Sam's mummy]

I think it will be fine. It's a bit daunting taking them out at first but it soon becomes easy. The only issue I had was that I didn't want to breast feed in public so it limited when I when I went out and I ended up feeding in the car etc. Hoping I will feel more confident thus time. Good luck x

 

[CatherineK]

Its only up to when YOU feel ready. My first, I was shy about breastfeeding, so waited a week or two, the second I had out the day I go home. Go with what feels comfortable for you.

 

[Lou1234]

I live in a block of flats above a shopping centre and we went out the day after I got home from the hospital.

It was Mother's Day when Elizabeth was 8 days old and we went to a pub for lunch with the family. She slept most of the time until her nappy needed changing and it was time for food!

 

[Mummy_to_be87]

No timescale at all, just when you feel ready!! When I had my daughter in February 6th 2012 I was home on the 7th at 6pm and walked to my parents house which is 15 minutes away and got to their house for 6:30pm so I was out and about straight away lol!! I did hold the pram sooooo tight incase someone stole her which I must add I dont do now...they would bring her back

 

[MomPepperdine]

I'm a big baby too the healingg after baby so u wont catch me doing anything for a week or so but my girls were born in winter. This time we are planing a trip from n idaho to California a mo after he's born but that will be nice weather n just to family

 

[Lilllian]

Yes, take them out when you feel ready. I remember taking my baby out in the pram within a few days and wanting everyone to stay a safe distance away from her- you feel so protective of them - they are so small!

 

[BecksBabyB]

Thank you! I feel much better now x

 

[rowleypolie]

i brought both my girls out a few days after birth, left them in their carseats, wrapped in their blankies, and didnt let any random people touch them- neither of them got sick until after 6 months old