Anyone else feel like they are stuck inside because of the heat?

i’m the exact same!! my baby boy is 4 weeks old and i’ve been so scared to take him out in this heat, i tend to go on a walk in the evening once it’s cooler and when i’ve gone out in the day i make sure to try and stay in the shade as much as possible and have nothing over the buggy like blankets or covers so he can get a nice breeze to him, i also wipe a baby wipe over his face so then when a breeze hits it cools him down xxx

I'm the same! This is my second born too so with the first I was certainly anxious, this time I have much more confidence but with this type of heat it's just a no from me.

Before the heat wave I went out and just kept an eye on her temp, making sure she was shaded as much of the time as possible, but only gone out if necessary during the week for nursery runs etc.

staying in away from the heat also!
walk early and evening with my LO(4weeks) and the dog! making sure he has a sun hat on and is covered too!
in the day we camp out in the house i might do some gardening while he naps in the house with the monitor on xx

Yes definitely. I love the sun so I’ve got huge FOMO of everyone out having bbqs and going to the beach. I’m stuck inside cleaning or watching tv when my baby is asleep. I keep telling myself it won’t be forever, but it’s not great for my mental health. Especially as I’m still adjusting to my new life and do really feel a sense of sadness for my lost freedom

It’s far too hot for her so I’m avoiding the peak hours as much as possible. We go for walks in the evening when we do go x

Omg yes and it's really getting to me, I feel really lost!! I'd love to go for a walk but by the time it's cooler in the evening, I'm knackered. My husband keeps reminding me it's not forever and we're doing to best for the baby, but I can't help but feel like we're wasting precious time whilst he's on paternity leave x

It’s only going to stay this way for a good while . Easier said than done but you need to bite the bullet or you’ll feed your anxiety. I take my little boy out to every afternoon in just a vest & I use a snoozeshade. A 15 minute walk helps keep me sane. My house is the same temp as it is outside at the mo. The sunlight is good for both of you, especially mentally. Minimal direct sunlight for baby using a shade. Even a walk around the block will help x

I’m tending to use the garden a lot, I put my little boy in his carrycot in the shade while he’s sleeping and then I sit nearby in the sunshine and read 😊 Also, like others have said, getting out and about in the morning and the evening

Buy a snoozeshade for your pram! I’ve been out for a walk for like 5 hours down the beach and it’s kept my boy sooooo cool! Best thing i’ve bought yet for him

do you take your LO out in a vest or just nappy?

Thank you ladies, I honestly feel less crazy from your comments! And I have also purchased a snooze shade! The funny thing is, if I was at work I would jump at the chance to chill at home all day 😂

I am the same! He’s my second and we have literally lived indoors and only gone to places I know has aircon. Thankfully it should be a nicer temperature over the weekend but a scorcher tomorrow xx

Yep- my little girl is 4 weeks old. We took her out Sunday and she screamed the whole time, since I’ve not been out other than for a little round the estate walk later on. It’s really affected me this week mentally being cooped up and especially ass my little girls been so fussy! Cannot wait for this weather to break as prior to it being so hot we’ve been for massive walks everyday x

I have a pram fan for my little one just in case I do need to run some errands! I keep her just in her nappy with a light blanket on top just in case when we go out

Wait until 3-4-5pm that’s what time we go to the beach etc and stay till night

Going out for the school run and to shops only. Its a nightmare