How long did you wait to go to public places after having a baby?

My first was born in January and I stayed home for at least a month, but most of that was because the recovery was really hard. My second was born in July. I took her to a museum and a restaurant at 6 days old lol

My babies were born in spring so towards the end of sick season but we waited 6 weeks since one had a NICU stay.
At this time of the year I’d probably wait the 2 months for vaccines if it’s somewhere where socializing happens. If it’s like a store run where I could cover them then earlier is fine

I was in public 3 weeks after my Jan baby was born.

My first was a Feb baby, out on day 5. My second was a Nov baby with an older sibling in nursery and was out on day 2 at a soft play 😆

baby was born in December and i waited about 3/4 weeks as had a c-section so when i was able to walk properly we went to costa for a break from the same 4 walls x

Mine was within the first month! Christmas baby, so right in the middle of winter. I only really took him places in a wrap though and generally kept my distance from people in public.

September baby and took her for appointments like BCG and birth certificate so I’d say like 2-3 weeks. Then had baby photos at like 6 days old.

His first outing was on day 4 but he needed a perscription from the pharmacy lol. We walked around town and even went to the aquarium soon after

Spring baby- in Costco on day 5

Winter baby- at the park cafe and playground on day 9.

I was out everyday from discharge walking as instructed after surgery. By 8 weeks pp I was on a plane to Australia to see family 😊

I still had to do the school run and take my oldest to swimming and beavers. We also had a midwife appointment the day we were released from hospital. Plus food shopping ect.

My second was a winter baby (mid December) and her first walk/trip to our local cafe was when she was just under 3 weeks old.
She was 3 weeks early and now I’m thinking how mad it was that I went out not even 3 weeks post c section 😅😅

2nd baby was less than 48 hours old when we went to gymnastics with her toddler sister 🤣

I was at target literally the same day I gave birth.

I was showing my baby off 4 days postpartum to my cafe and regulars. I could not hide my joy or pride, and we went out for walks about every day. I was six weeks postpartum when I wore him on me and trekked two miles to and from a cafe in town because I was trying to be brave and stay fit. I walked 10k+ steps at work 5-6 days a week before then. I had energy to spare.

Would I do it again? If I feel physically able. It was easier to walk with him than driving with him.. We didn't get close to anyone and I EBF so I felt comfortable keeping him healthy, I don't think he caught anything until he was quite a bit older. I was careful if whoever was around seemed unwell, to avoid and not let them hold him.

With my first I stayed in until I needed to return to classes six weeks later and get her in daycare. Very different circumstances but I really only had the flexibility to choose with my second baby. I think whatever you decide on is best is fine. You're the parent. Baby 1 born in November, 2nd in Dec.

2 days after my C-section

I had baby in Feb 2021 I didn't take her out around family til July.

My first was born in mid Sept and we took him to a festival under a week old and we just carried him so no one tried to come too close to him . The baby im pregnant with now due in Feb I’ll go out with after he’s a week or so old to at least a grocery store but no big family gatherings for a while where ppl want to play pass the baby .

Born on December 22nd, she was in a pub having Christmas dinner with all the family on the 25th.

My daughter got out of the NICU after 10 days and we went to Walmart. Son was a preemie and we went to the Drs and did life as normal soon after he got out as well

My son was born in November we went out within the first week, he wasn’t sick for the first time until 4 months ago (he’s currently 14 months) but we also made sure we got him his RSV shot!