WWYD? Taking baby out.

aml+japan · May 2014

DD2 will be three weeks old this Sunday. A couple weeks before she was born I signed DD1 up for a gymnastics class. She made it to two classes and then missed three because MIL backed out on her offer to take her. The next class is Monday and I really want her to go, but is it too early to take DD2 into that kind of environment? We'd have to take the bus and there are five other toddlers in the class, though I'd keep the baby covered in the stroller or in a carrier the whole time. Our physician recommends one month as the acceptable isolation period, and googling I see that many say two months?? I think I had DD1 to the supermarket at four weeks but I've just read all these horror stories about meningitis and rotavirus. Still, DD1 has been cooped up with her grandparents for three weeks and needs some socialization. WWYD?

allisshiney · May 2014

My little guy is spending his first week in the hospital. I plan to spend his 2nd week bonding at home then I'm getting out. As much for me as for him. I'm not good with being cooped up.

Dixon813 · May 2014

We took DS to target when he was one week old. I've taken him to the grocery store a couple times plus done random errands and dinner - we weren't told to keep him isolated. I say do what feels best/right to you.

Avion22 · May 2014

We've been taking our little guy out all the time, starting at about 4 days. We haven't stopped doing everyday activities just because we have an infant -- we just do things differently now. I think you're fine to take him on a bus and to gymnastics class.

Jessimax · May 2014

I started mom and tots yoga classes with my 3yo and then 4 week old. No way would I be isolating myself and newborn for 2 months. There are germs in the world. You can't always hide from them. Use basic precautions but baby has to build up immunity.

bootsiebabe · May 2014

I think you should have told your MIL to get with the program three weeks ago!

thomas930 · May 2014

We stopped at the store on the way home from the hospital....he was 4 days old. I have 2 other kids....there is no way I could keep my LO cooped up in the house.

ksulli · May 2014

I bring DD1 to preschool every day with DD2 in tow... That place is loaded with germs. She stays in the carier or my arms, so I figure it's fine. Like PPs have said, with more than one LO, life must go on.

strawberrytree · May 2014

Ds2 came to DS1's toddler play group today. He slept in his wrap the whole time. We've done the bus, playground, grocery store, etc as well. I just keep him in his car seat or carrier and away from prying eyes/hands. Bring him!

chichi589 · May 2014

We went to the grocery store at 4 days, zoo at 7 days, and various random other things ever since. I couldn't be couped up in the house with our 2 year old and baby. Just wash your hands often is the best thing you can do!

pbandjmom · May 2014

We took LO out to our favorite sushi spot at 2 days. Keep them from being touched and you should be fine. I personally don't worry too much about taking her out.

Andrewsgal · May 2014

Um DS 2 was DS 1 show-n-tell at 5 days old. That was five weeks ago.

*sparky* · May 2014

My Ped also recommends not taking DD into crowded places until she is at least one month. He is ok with going to Target, etc. but wants me keeping her out of church and other places with a lot of people packed into a room.

I have to take her with me to pick up DS every day and there are about 500 kids there, but we are outside and I keep her in her carrier. And it's only for a few minutes. I have taken her to DS's lacrosse games but she stays in her carrier and stroller and is completely covered.

I would just say use your best judgment and try to keep her covered as much as you can to keep people on the bus and the kids in gymnastics from breathing all over her and touching her.

jenskurn · May 2014

thomas930 said:
We stopped at the store on the way home from the hospital....he was 4 days old. I have 2 other kids....there is no way I could keep my LO cooped up in the house.

This is us. DD stayed home for at least 4 wks. DS went out immediately. I feel like we didn't have a choice having a 2 yr old around. And truthfully, your older one is probably more likely to get your LO sick than a person on the bus. DD goes to gymnastics and loves it!

porterlove525 · May 2014

I was also not given restrictions or an isolation period. DS had to be out and about given that he has had appointments since we left the hospital 3 weeks ago. He has accompanied us on many walks, coffee shop stops, food shopping, the mall, breast feeding support group meetings, you name it since we got home. Life couldn't stop for me to sit home with him for a month

but like I said, I had no restrictions from the pediatrician or anything either. I'm sure your LO will be fine.

Rrrrrachel · May 2014

We've been all over. Next week at two weeks and some days he'll go to Kindermusik class with me and his sister.

kelbel2440 · May 2014

I had LO at a huge family function at 3wks, he essentially met every aunt, uncle, cousin, and then some that I have. He not surprisingly came down with a cold, as did I. Luckily his was short lived and just stayed a stuffy nose.....I wasn't as lucky. I wouldn't have changed taking him out, I wish I would have been more strict about people holding him and washing their hands. But all is well now and I'm sure he has an improved immune system thanks to that trip!

maelic · May 2014

We take our girl out whenever we need to (grocery store, etc) and for walks everyday. She's our first so we don't have to deal with kid related activities but those would fall under the "need to" category.

What are you going to do, not leave the house for a month or two? I'd go berserk.

cwm11985 · May 2014

I would go in a heartbeat. I had both my kids out and about in less than a week after being born. There is no way I'd stay cooped up, its just not necessary.

MamaFantastic · May 2014

I'd go... but like you, I have an older kid and life just has to go on when there's a sibling involved. We got out right away... I attended a parent group at the hospital the day after we were discharged (3 days old) and we were at church the following week (9 days old).

That said, I absolutely would wear the baby and not let anyone touch her. I'd also be very mindful of how clean my hands were... door handles make for a very germy situation, so I'd wash hands after getting the older child settled into her class, and wash again after she came back out. Then again, we always do that when we're out anyway. I'm a hugely germ-conscious person.

Rogue237 · May 2014

As long as your not passing her around for everyone in the crowd to hold, you're fine! We've taken our girl to restaurants, stores, a book reading, even once to the bar where a bunch of friends and their kids were midday (it's that kind of bar). I just keep her on me or in her car seat.

Sunshinelou · May 2014

Go! Have fun

NavyMrsOT · May 2014

Little man had no choice! We have had to go to multiple military appointments in preparation for our overseas move. He came to his daddy's farewell party. We've gone to brunch every weekend and even to the zoo last weekend. He's a total trooper!

fourthnlast · May 2014

Life has to go on, just go and protect what you can

Thorpe27 · May 2014

We have taken our boy out since probably 5 days old. He's 3 weeks now and has been going out even more the past few days. Just recently took him to the mall. But being careful to keep things sanitary when changing him in public bathrooms... Ew

babym6705 · May 2014

I have learned with my babies to start going out as soon as I physically feel up for it otherwise I start feeling depressed. I think waiting a month or two to leave the house is not healthy for mental health.

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