Appropriate age to go out

Nope! If you feel happy and confident to be out and about with your baby, then you do it!

I would have much earlier but it was Covid so o was more cautious. But I was out going for dog walks when she was a few days old!

Not at all! I was out within the first week and it was November. As long as you are ready take your baby and enjoy :) you both need some fresh air and change of scenery sometimes ☺️

Ignore the haters. The early months are the best time for going out as babies that age tend to nap often and can nap through any noise. TBH, I wish I went out more during the early months. 😂

Not at all! I had to go out too. I wonder if it’s because they couldn’t imagine themselves going out with a young baby or when they had one, they couldn’t. The earlier you go out with baby the easier it becomes long term is my experience x

I’ve been going out with my daughter since she was two weeks old. she loves the outside a lot and it’s part of her daily routine now to have one trip outside a day where she tends to have her longest nap. do whatever you think is best! Outside is amazing for babies especially when they are fussy

I took my baby out by myself for the first time when she was 3 weeks old. Many people were really surprised. I fielded a lot of questions and just held her close so no one touched her. I think people were mostly impressed that I had her out and were kind to not touch her. Getting out of the house was and is crucial for my mental health.

That's ridiculous 🙈

I was out and about immediately. You need to recover of course but getting on with daily life in a way that feels good to you is a part of that.

I was out with my son and 4yo 2 days after he was born and we haven’t had many days inside since. If you’re happy to be out then go for it!

I went out for walks in the park 5 days PP, I cannot stay indoors and it’s good for them to have fresh air. Obvs don’t do anything too crazy 😂😂

Can't find the photo, but my daughter's first outing was to our community's fish fry. It was Saturday and she was born on Tuesday. She went to her first car meet Sunday.

I had an emergency c-section and I was out and about with my daughter at 10 days old. We started baby groups at 4/5 weeks. If I'd stayed home, I'd have gone insane

If it feels right for you then go for it! To give a different perspective from other comments, I seriously struggled getting out and about with my son for the first few months. I had some back to back health issues which didn't help because I couldn't use a baby carrier and my son absolutely hated being in his pram. Well hated being put down full stop lol but especially his pram. He would scream and scream so with that and my health issues it was really difficult and it was about 4 months before we started being able to get out for walks and stuff. He still hated his pram so it was still stressful but by that point I needed to do it for me. Without knowing what comments or whatever you've gotten that have made you feel judged, some of the surprise etc could be from people like myself who have really struggled those first few months. It may no be judgement but maybe a little surprise and jealousy that you're able to do it. But there definitely is no reason not to if it feels right for you.

As long as you're feeling well enough (which you obviously are) then go for it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking baby out from a young age. If it's cold just wrap them up! Use your own judgement in terms of visiting busy places. It never bothered me but I know everyone feels differently.

Unfortunately, people will be judgy no matter what decision you make with your baby. You know what’s best for you and your baby, so trust your gut!

Ignore the judgement! We've been out and about since 7 days old! I'd lose the plot staying in xxxxx

We took our son out 2 days after he was born.

I took my baby out at 2 days old. Literally the morning after we got home from the hospital.

Nope! I was taking walks three days after birth with my partner, and going for walks on my own by a month ❤️ I honestly think most people just expect new moms to be nervous and want to stay indoors ( which is perfectly fine!).

I did get the same response, I think it's completely normal to do what you are comfortable with

We came home at 5pm ish on day 2. By 5pm on day 3 I was in the pub with my newborn. All my family were going (pre planned) and I wanted to go and felt well enough to so I did. I got a loooot of questions asking how old she was and when I told them they were all just surprised I was able to get out 3 days after giving birth. Screw what other people think do what’s best for you. We went out everyday after that to various places

I also struggle to be in the house, I took her out when she was only a tiny prem! I even took her out when she still had her NG tube in! I just needed to get out. We'd go for very short walks or for like an hour in the shops or out for coffee. No judgement at all.

I had an emergency c section and we were out doing shopping etc 10 days pp. It was slow going but once I was comfortable driving we were out almost daily. I also made a point of going out for daily walks. My now 16 month old is proving to be very out doorsy

Do what is best for you, ignore them. I was out pretty much everyday after I brought my new born home. I thought that was normal to go out after birth?

Been there, if people approach and are rude you can always tell a little white lie and say you're on your way back from seeing the health visitor, that usually shuts them up! Don't feel pressured into staying inside, you know your baby and as long as they're happy and wrapped up cozy, why shouldn't you be out in the fresh air with them? Do what you've got to do boo, it's none of their business x

We went on our first outing 2-3 days after going home from the hospital because I am the same way.