Going out

How old is your LO? I was like this at the start but now my LO is 3 months and I'll time my day according to his feeds/naps so he isn't unsettled. I'll never feed before a car drive incase he's struggling to pass gas and can't burp before we leave cause then it's a car ride of screaming. I'll always feed him before we get to where we're going (like in the driver seat of car and he's become familiar with this and eats well) so he'll be settled for a few hours and he'll usually sleep afterwards while I roll him around in the pram and do what I need to do!
When he wakes up he's in a fabulous mood and will quietly admire his surroundings!

Please don’t worry about your baby crying. Honestly, no one ever cares. I’ve actually found that people are really sympathetic and helpful. You can’t avoid it forever. Babies just do cry sometimes and it shouldn’t stop you doing things. I totally get how you feel, but it really doesn’t matter if your baby cries when you’re out and about.

We go out every day but have specific toys saved for going out so they are new and exciting. Looking, heading and smelling the world all teach them a lot and tire them out but it's also about your sanity. I feel the baby gets more attention out than at home where I have a messy house competing for my attention and I'm feeling under stimulated

My baby usually just sleeps most of the time we're out so in my head I'm just happy she's getting a good rest because at home she tends to wake up so much easier and barely sleeps because of it... the movement of the buggy keeps her asleep. I'm just anxious to have the buggy stop moving 🥲
We don't go to any baby things so when we do go out it's: to the shops, to buy new clothes for her, to the park or to travel accross London to visit her dad's side of the family. Also very very rarely out for dinner. She just enjoys sleeping and if not I sit her on me or carry her and let her watch the world as that stimulates her the most
Plus I talk to her when she's awake, if it's too embarrassing at the time I just pull faces at her while she sits in the buggy staring back at me 😂

Just me then 😂

Maybe have a look and see if there are any mum and baby coffee mornings in your area? I’ve found them a good way to start going out with your baby. Everyone is in the same boat and the other mums will be really kind and understanding.

yeah I go to baby stuff, I feel comfortable at that stuff just not normal outings.
Have to say though the baby stuff that’s more mum focused like the coffee mornings are very cliquey where I live. I’ve ended up crying on the way home from some because nobody has spoken to me.

I'm the opposite I think I feel I'm doing him a slight disservice if he doesn't get out everyday even if it is only to meet a friend for coffee go for a walk or wander the shops as it's only a few hours and i think it's good to get him used to that because that's life and we will spend time in shops and in cafes and he will have to share all the attention..plus hes so nosey he likes sitting watching people. I feel like hes probably more bored in the house with same old same old so I try and be out in the morning and home by 2 ish and then weve time in the house to play and read etc. I sorta also like I'm if out by myself with him people are so kind and always have a quick chat with you

I do take him for a walk every day as we have a dog. I like that although I think he’ll get more out of it when he can sit up in the pushchair rather than lie down in the carrycot. He just falls asleep then wakes up as soon as we get home lol.
Where do all you people live where everyone is so friendly?! Nobody speaks to me. Maybe it’s me. 🤷🏼‍♀️