Taking a newborn out

Go! You’ll be around family so I’m sure if the baby gets fussy they will understand, you can just take a few to calm the baby. you can wear the baby and just let everyone know that you won’t be passing her/him around in case of germs, that’s what I’ll be doing cause I’m not missing Christmas!!

I took both my girls out within a week of them being born! It’s whatever you feel most comfortable with. Newborns (from my own experience) tend to be very sleepy so 2 weeks old, baby will most likely sleep most of the day. Don’t put yourself in a situation that will make you anxious or uncomfortable but at the same time don’t isolate yourself! If you feel well enough and up to travelling, then go! In regards to babies health/safety set boundaries, not passing baby around, no kisses etc. People have to respect your wishes. Get a baby carrier so if baby is fussy, they’ll probably settle if close to you. You’ve got this x

I had to go food shopping straight after birth so had to take my daughter with me. She was 2 days old.

I took my baby out the day after coming home from hospital. Would have been the same day but we didn’t get home until after 5pm

Second day I was out of hospital I was asked to go to the gp surgery. Then there is also the fact my oldest has to go to school and do things like swimming lessons and beavers. My daughter was born on the 6th and I took her to my sons nativity play and Christmas shopping. That said I wouldn’t of wanted to take the train 2 weeks after giving birth due to still being in a lot of discomfort. Also the baby may be ten days late. Can’t they come to you?

Go, it doesn’t matter about being around lots of people if you set boundaries and don’t pass baby about too much. And don’t worry about baby being fussy either. Newborns sleep most of the time for the first few weeks and no difference they being fussy at home than out somewhere