First time leaving the house with newborn

Has anybody managed to step outside since the baby arrived? We were considering starting super local, 10 min by car to somewhere where we can go on a pram walk or cafe. But we were wondering if this is safe, given the baby has no vaccines yet. What’s everyone doing?

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You can’t stay inside for 8 weeks waiting for the vaccines - you’ve got to get out and about for your own head. Just keep baby away from really busy places inside that could be crowded. In theory no one should get close enough to you to pose a risk! I always have a line ready in my head for anyone that gets too close (usually old people 😂)

This is my second baby and I have a 21 month old toddler 🤣 we would have gone insane if we’d stayed in! So we’ve been to soft plays, the zoo, the library, to restaurants, you name it! Obviously baby has stayed either with me or dad so he hasn’t interacted with anyone but he’s doing good and we’ve retained our sanity with our toddler 🤣xx

I was out on day 3 otherwise I’d be going stir crazy.
Safe to go out. Just don’t be letting random people come too close to baby.

I’d say please respect my babies space, we don’t need any germs! Or if needed I’d say get the f away from my baby 😂

We have been out and about, also have a 2yo who goes to full time nursery so baby probably at more risk of catching germs from his brother at home🥲

Do what your comfortable with but getting out is so good for the head in my opinion!
I also think the sooner you start taking baby out the sooner you get confident doing it too🤍

Yes we were out on day one and everyday since - we have a toddler too so not much choice 😂

We have been out most days since day 5 (needed a few days at home to recover from c section) e.g. coffee shop, play cafe, lunch, day trips etc. We have a toddler so needed to stay busy.
With our first I didn’t go far in first 2 weeks apart from coffee shops as I found the c section recovery harder/more painful.
If you feel well, pop out, it makes you feel more like you again too ☺️

Best advice, get out. For your sanity and your babies health. Bit of actual vitamin D is good for them ☺️

I’m week three and tomorrow is babies first public outing for coffee. I’m more stressed and upset about if he gets hungry and I can’t soothe him and people glare if he’s screaming. But I know I can’t stay in so I have to try

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