taking your newborn out?

[maryleeruiz80]

How long are you going to wait to take your newborn out into the world?

[chellybellybean]

Sadly with my 3 year old as soon as we were discharged we went to Wal-Mart, there was some things my hubby needed for work and he decided we would all just go before we headed home from the hospital. But even then it was maybe 2 days later I had her out and about with me. I cant sit at home and being an rn I honestly feel it doesnt really hurt them, there are germs and bacteria everywhere and their immune systems arent going to build up a resistance if they arent exposed to it. But do whatever you are comfortable with. I wouldnt let strangers touch my baby or get in her face ect. But im ok with taking them out.

[irinasmb]

I was out and about with both my babies after about a week.  Went shopping,  to the mall, restaurants,  ran errands.  

[tamnic31]

Babies immune system is very weak after they are born, why risk it? Other than out of sheer necessity... old school thinking says 40 days and I agree with it.

[CaliLoveMumaOf3]

Its YOU that shouldn't go outside... its dangerous to ur body.. because u have been opened up... so you'll be at risk for infection. Be careful, and when u do take ur baby out... don't let anyone breathe on it.. Lol

[ellessemarie96]

With my son I took him out when he was 2 days old, but that was because I really had to. After that I didn't take him out in public for about a month x

[DanielAnthony924]

Two months minimum. That's the odd school way of things.

[TeamFinnigan]

With my oldest two it was about 2 weeks before I took them anywhere other than dr. appts. With my 3rd I didn't take her out until after her 2 month shots, because my 2nd daughter ended up hospitalized due to RSV and then a flu like virus from her babysitter having her out and around too many people and germs. I also don't allow visitors for the same length of time and reaon. With my son we didn't take him out for about 5 months other than appointments because he was 7 weeks premature and in the NICU for almost a month.  There are too many people with germs who love to touch and breathe on babies. So if you can avoid taking baby out as much as possible please do so.

[nonishy]

I waited at least a month with my first. I'll be doing the same with this one, and I'm not letting visitors or anyone come by.

[MommyMom2014]

I took her to her doctor appointments and to my in-laws, but no where public for like 3 months.

[hinkypunkheid]

I usually end up at the grocery store after a day or two.  I keep them covered and make it quick.  

[gypsemommyX4]

Wow well with my 1st I went to the mall as soon as I got out of the hospital with the rest I just couldnt be home so I do it within the first few days its rare for me to go home after I get discharged from the hospital I dont think I have done that yet