Going out in public - 3 month old

ahrob135

Any tips/tricks on having a happy baby when out in public? FTM and I’m trying to get my 3 month old used to being out and around loud noises. We haven’t been to too many outings the first two months but started mommy and me a few weeks ago. Whenever we go out to a restaurant she’ll scream/cry and is hard to calm down (she’ll fuss to the point she exhausts herself and falls asleep). I make sure she’s fed, changed and had a good nap before going out. I know every baby is different but any tips/tricks/recommendations?

bethany7654321

Consider baby wearing while out. She'll fall asleep or if awake she'll most likely be calm because she's up against you. You can even eat while baby wearing and shell usually be pretty happy. I don't know how you feel about pacifiers but we don't typically like to use them, but we will if out and about. 

knottie9149482847985336

Hello,

I second the reply above! 

Additionally, have you tried increasing sensory activities at home? Perhaps all the new sensory information in public spaces (noise, smells, visuals) is overwhelming? You can put some dry beans in a container and let her kick her feet around in them. Roll a bumpy sensory ball across her back. Use an infant toothbrush and brush in her cheeks. Infant massage. This kind of input is helpful for developing sensory regulation. 

Good luck! I’m sure it’ll come with practice too. 

knottie9149482847985336

Oh, and I just thought of a couple other ideas that we have used. A sound machine, a baby shusher, and using womb sounds and soothing music while at home moving through the daily routines.

bellamrs

Maybe don't have her nap before and encourage the nap while out and about. My baby girl will fuss if not moving. In the car or stroller. She'll wake up at stop lights . So I try to keep her moving 

purple_coro

Baby carrier wrap kinds do it for me, donde it since maybe 3 weeks old