how early should you take your baby in public

[82ljones821]

When I had my daughter 11yrs ago I was told 6wks because they dont have shots till then and a weak immune system. I only took her to dr appt but u had someone to watch her when needed. I am now 29wks and the get shots sooner and you dont need to wait 6wks.....any thoughts?

[Julianne88]

It all depends. As long as you either put them in one of hose carriers close to you or I always had him in the stroller with it covered. Don't let anyone touch them in public . Sometimes you have to take them out you do what you have to do.

[megrowe33]

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/9169/20140924/newborn-babies-immune-systems-stronger-than-you-think.htm
Just some fun reading:)
But we have IgG antibodies that are passed through the placenta and play a huge role in a newborns immune response. The IgA antibodies are passed through colostrum and Breastmilk and are effective immediately. Basic immune physiology:) unless something is wrong with mother or somehow the newborn is somehow immunocompromised, it is very difficult for a newborn to catch a cold because of his or her amazing New immune system. And yes, vaccines are definitely a plus in building their active immunity.

[GeekMom1213]

I actually got them at Motherhood, thankfully they had them there since my mother-in-law had given me a couple of gift cards to there for Christmas. I was glad it was easy to find them... certainly didn't expect to get that big, and SO fast!

[82ljones821]

Thank you everyone for the feedback.   Geekmom1213 where did you find nursing bras that size?

[knufrio]

Its actually incorrect that babies have strong immune systems. When they are born their immune system is actually very weak. They rely solely on antibodies from mom and from breast milk and around 2 months of age the antibodies that they can absorb from breast milk declines drastically. This is part of the reason why vaccination usually takes place at this time. After two months of age baby will start to develop their own antibodies to things they are exposed to such as vaccines, however they still don't produce them nearly as effectively as an older child, hence the reason for boosters of the first vaccines at 4 and 6 months. By the time the child is 6-8 months old they are effectively able to produce antibodies at the same rate as an adult.

[Novembermommy1104]

I agree with megrowe! Early exposure in my opinion is beneficial, eespecially in the first few weeks where their immune system is at an all time high, I don't plan on vaccinating my daughter until she's 20-24 months old, unless her immune system is compromised in some un forseen way. With that being said, we won't be hitting the mall when she's a week old.

[jasmean]

Im waiting because im getting a c section and would hate to get sick after... and my baby not leaving the house until my doctor give the ok...

[megrowe33]

I never worried about that.. i had some baby blues and did not leave the house until my baby was 3 weeks but that didn't have to due with germs! In the first couple days and even up to a week your new born will actually have a high immune system because of all of the antibodies during pregnancy and from colostrum passed through Breastmilk the first 2 or 3 days. And the more germs they're exposed to at a young age, during that time of high immunity, the stronger their immune system will be.

[knufrio]

It all depends on when baby is born and what you plan on doing. For example I'm due Dec 1st I'm certainly not gonna take my newborn to the mall to go Christmas shopping during cold and flu season, however if I need to go to the grocery store real quick or something that's fine. Babies still get their shots between 6-8 weeks, that hasn't really changed. If you're gonna take baby out before they are vaccinated just be smart about it. Try to avoid places where everyone is gonna want to be in baby's face (and yours).

[GeekMom1213]

I took my son out shopping when he was 3 days old - I needed nursing bras BADLY (the ones I'd bought in advance weren't nearly big enough as I went from a 34B to a 36E overnight) and there was no way I was leaving the house without him because he was nursing nearly every hour on the hour. My husband had him wrapped close to his chest, he wasn't in a stroller where people feel free to touch and get close. The next week we started going to a weekly breastfeeding support group in a hospital with about 20 other moms and babies. Never once got sick till after we stopped going there after like 7 months. He is 3 now and perfectly healthy. Six weeks is a long time not to leave the house.

[blessedx2]

Most people choose to wait because they are so vulnerable like you mentioned and no shots. But you do what you gotta do. If you have to go to the store or run errands you can bring them. There is no rule saying you have to wait any amount of time, it's your child and your choice. I didn't bring my daughter out much except to grandmas house or doctors appointments. Not really because I was worried about her health but because it was easier to go to the grocery store or wherever without her.

[82ljones821]

Whoops I ment I was told that you dont need to wait 6wks an they get shots sooner.