Would you take your newborn to your niece’s birthday party?

I’d go and just babywear the little one.

I took my daughter to the store when she was 12 days old and just got out of the NICU because I had to pick up a few things and I didn’t have anyone so that being said I would and I would do baby wear to keep others away from the baby

I would not go,baby immune system is not strong enough to fight anything,
And the noise and overstimulation other kids that can have a cold or sniffles,what is sniffles for a 4 year old can be lethal for a newborn.
I would stay home and bond with my baby.I don’t think it’s worth the risk.
There will be other birthday parties.

I would stay home. Taking a week old baby to a small kid party doesn't sound like a great thing for you, barely into postpartum recovery and also not great for your girl to be around a lot of people immediately. Is there another family member going other than your sister who could watch your boy?

Baby immune system… and stuff is going around and kids quite frankly arent the cleanest and u will be keeping up with a stimulate 4 year old and fragile new born. In addition to your own healing. But thats just me. No one can assist the 4 year old to go?

Do you have a partner who could take your older child to the party?

I wouldn’t make any decisions until baby is already there and you can see how you are physically feeling however I’d probably say no due to this as I remember just sitting down was uncomfortable and I had an easy labour!

I personally won’t leave the house with a week old baby and everyone will just have to understand.

The immune system is weak
As the mum you’re still healing

Unless you can get a babysitter to take him, stay with him and bring him back. Don’t think it’s worth it

There will be a birthday next year

Nah… That’s literally a week. You have a valid reason Not to go. The baby wouldn’t even have their one week check up yet..

I would go for a bit, i would want my son to be apart of the celebration but we would leave early. Little baby stays with you at all times, either carseat or baby wear

It’s a no from me, not worth it with baby’s immune system I get not wanting your son to miss out but he’s still young it’s one party. It’s not worth the risk, maybe your son and neice could go do an activity together at a later date

The first days and weeks (and months) with 2 kids is a lot. I think you should plan on having your hands full and no extra energy for anyone but your kids. Send a nice gift and take a nap instead. Try not to feel too guilty about your son missing the party. Having a sibling means sometimes you don't get to do fun things, but its okay because it also means that you do get to do lots of other fun things that you couldn't have done as an only child. You will adjust to this idea as your second gets older.

As long as I felt well and able to, I would go if I felt up to it on the day and just wear the baby. As long as family and people are understanding of your situation and boundaries! It’s a personal decision x

No, put yourself first

I would take him BUT baby wear him the whole time so no one else can touch him and he can be close to you instead of down low on the floor or within the little germy kids reach

Dépend how your recovery is going. If you feel good then go, if not then not go.

It’s definitely a no for me why can’t dad take him?

Can your husband take him? When my daughter was 1 month we didn’t attend a birthday party but my husband went instead. The parents understood

Nope, your little girls health is more important than a birthday party.

If you're having a csection, sorry but you're not going to want to go. That's going to be way too much on you

Girl the more exposure the better. Don’t be careless but it’s good for them especially if you are breastfeeding then the baby has all the defenses they need. I’m taking my 3 day old to a different city to my child’s cheer competition cuz she can’t miss or she will be taken off the team and I’ve got no help. So just be mindful but know it’s good for them to get out.

Of course I would go I would babywear the baby. It’s my NIECE.

Yes I would.

I would if I feel okay. But 100% agree to what other moms say. I would babywear, I wouldn’t let anyone hold the baby.

Based on the sisters response sounds like she doesn’t even want you to go. Sad that yours families relationship with your husband is so bad they can’t even tolerate him at a party for a few hours. I definitely would not go.

I wouldn't go. Baby will be too young and you'll be pretty exhausted and sore.