Does anyone have any tips on going to school with a 3 week old baby? I'm only taking one class this semester.

Question

For insurance reasons, I have to be a student this semester, or the birth of my daughter is not covered. So, I enrolled for a one hour class that meets 3 days a week. However, I have to bring my baby with me, because no one can watch her for this time period. Should I carry her around in a snugli? What about during class? Should I just bring her stroller or car seat every day? Has anyone else attempted this before?

Answer 1

you *think* you're taking her to class with you. but you're not. I cannot imagine that the teacher has approved of this. there are other students that paid the tuition and will not be distracted.

Answer 2

I would suggest you also sit near the back of the class,not to the point you cant concentrate or grasp what they are saying but that you have access to the door easily.Like,on the first row close to the door,whether it be the very last seat or the seat before that but a seat where you can pick her up and walk outside if something should arise that you need to.Also,make sure you have everything at arms reach such as an extra bottle or even two extra bottles,diapers,and her pacifier.You should make sure she is dry,and fed before hand but make sure you have that available if she wakes up.Believe it or not,some schools offer a daycare right at the school for their students.You may want to check into that at your school as they may also have that available.If all else fails you can take a carseat,where the top part comes off and is a carrier.You can lay her in the carseat and rock her with your foot,or you can hold her if she should cry.You may want to see also if the school allows the child to be in the class itself,some schools do not allow that as it can be a distraction.Im sorry to say that,but thats mostly the reason.So,check into all the schools options about this,see if they have a daycare,if not make sure its ok that you take her ot class with you.If so,i would say a carseat,Good luck and Congratulations on being a new mommy!

Answer 3

Was on Active Duty with the Military when my child was born -- taking Graduate Degree Courses -- I made sure that she was with a reliable caregiver -- but for testing times (because of the childbirth -- they were delayed), I arranged in Advance for the instructor to have my testing monitored on a different date (after all, I could not just leave the hospital). I had my infant in a sleeper stroller while taking the exam.

I do NOT suggest you take the infant to class. YOU need to talk to your school and find out the alternatives they have for a new mom -- some colleges have their own Child Care Centers -- and I am sure they could make some arrangements. YOUR instructor will NOT be pleased when the infant fusses and wants to be fed -- and the other students will NOT like it either -- the babies make all sorts of noises (especially when filling diapers) -- so that is also a consideration.

Answer 4

I've seen it happen. As long as you have the teachers permission, a 3 week old baby should sleep through class. Just be sure to feed and change her just before class. I suggest you use an infant carrier (the kind that goes in the stroller and the carseat base). This way you can set her on the floor next to you and rock her with your foot if she should wake up. Also, sit next to the door so that you can leave with the least amount of disruption possible if she should wake up screaming.

Answer 5

I used a sling type carrier for my newborn baby when I went back to class to take my finals. With a young baby, it's easiest on her and you- for feeding and all.
My suggestion is to get to the class building an hour or so early- and play with the baby a whole lot. Get her up and active and bouncing - change her and feed her last thing before class. Nothing like a full tummy to put a little one to sleep for your class. One warning though, which I found out while entering my last trimester in class- the old fashioned attached desk/chair combos do not work with big bellies- or babies on front. Scope the class to see what you're dealing with, and remember to place yourself close to the door so you can duck out quick if your little gets too rambunctious.
Also throw your self on your prof's mercy- explain your situation completely - before class starts if you can- you'll find most college profs to be fairly understanding.
I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 6

Sit at the back of the class, this makes walking out if the baby is unhappy easier. Use the suggli (I am assuming it is an arm sling or back mounted thing) it will make getting around campus easier. My friend Ericka went through this. It hard but you can do it. Carry extra bottles and something to cover the babys face so the lights won't bother her eyes. Talk to your professor beforehand. You would be surprised at how some teachers are willing to work with you..

Answer 7

i havnt had to do this a good for you for being a caring mother who knows that insurance is very important. i would say a stroller is easiest because it has a little more room you can push instead of carrying her and she can lay down or sit up a little so she can wee what is going on around her.sit closer to the back of the room so no one else is disturbed by her.it will be eisier also to prop a bottle up if you need to while in class good luck and enjoy her while you can.

Answer 8

Honey be careful b/c most schools wont allow you to bring children (of any age) with you b/c it is considered a liability. Cant you enroll in an independent study course or an online class?

Answer 9

I don't know what kind of college you're going to but mine had a center (like a daycare) where Early Childhood Development majors would work for class credit. If there's anything like that it should be free.

Answer 10

it will be a good temporary solution, but as soon as you find someone that can watch her it will be alot easier