I am due Dec. 8, 2006 and I don't want to bring my son out until he is like a month old but my b/f insists that we bring him out for christmas. Well besides his 2 week shot or other doctors appointments I will bring him out, but I don't really want him out in the cold weather. Am I being to over protective?
2006-10-06 04:48:08 · 29 answers · asked by lovemuffin 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If it was any other time of the year you would be considered over protective..but in December, you're definitely doing the smart thing. It's fine to take him out for his doctors appointments, for a quick run into the grocery store for diapers, to visit a family member, ect. But stay away from crowded places until he is 1 or 2 months old. Good luck and congrats on the little one :-)
2006-10-06 04:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was born on Jan. 30. I took her out at about 3 weeks. But then again, I live in Arizona, so it was really warm out. If you live somewhere cold, I wouldn't take the baby out for a while unless it's a quick trip to the grocery store or doctor. There are lots of germs and the baby is more at risk for RSV (a deadly respitory disease) in the cold. Especially if the baby is under 3 months and even more so for a premature baby. Just use common sense. If you have family close by, and your baby doesn't have a lot of younger cousins (who tend to carry more germs because kids don't wash their hands as much and stuff), you can use your judgement.
Good luck. Don't be too eager to take him/her out. And no, you're not being over protective, you're being a good mom already! :)
2006-10-06 04:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by happymommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's really your own personal choice. I don't think you are being over protective, I mean, this is your baby, you do what you feel is right. When I had my first baby, it was December 28 and it gets very cold here. I had to walk when I went out. And I took her out all the time with me from the time she was like a week old. You just have to dress them for the weather. They say 2 layers for every 1 layer you are wearing. Hope I helped u. :)
2006-10-06 04:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always heard two weeks was about right, but I had my baby in the summer so it was different than December. I think Christmas would be fine. As long as he's not near anyone sick and everyone washes their hands before holding him.
My bf and I got in a huge fight because the day we were bringing our baby home he wanted to go out to eat after leaving the hospital! I thought it was ridiculous, but apparently it's the way he's been raised, cuz his parents saw nothing wrong with it either! It pissed me off, being a new parent and already arguing with people about what was right and wrong, or ok and not ok. Their way of thinking was, if the baby is ok to leave the hospital, then they are ok to be out in public! Messed up logic they have, huh?!
2006-10-06 09:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not........I waited about a month......
and they don't have their immune systems built up yet.......and especially being winter time (well I don' t know where you're from but in Toronto it's cold and snowing) AND it's flu season here.
So I would not bring the baby out.
ALSO.......babies, kids, adults whoever are more likely to get sick from a house gathering or office because of the small space and recycled air......rather than say a shopping mall because there is more open space.
I wouldn't risk the babies' health.
And make sure you have PURELL HAND SANITIZER wherever you go for the first few months so people can wash their hands before they handle your baby!
2006-10-06 05:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by Joogie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember, for all of time, babies have been growing up in all climates and situations, in much less shelter than we have now, they are tougher than you realize. There is nothing wrong with wanting to protect your baby, but as long as baby doesnt have any respiratory problems, etc, the cold is no more dangerous than it is to you. Dress your baby no more or less than you, cover baby in a blanket when you go outside, and also purchase one of those nifty car seat covers. They can be bought at walmart for example. They go over the entire car seat, including baby. It has a flap so that when you go outside, you can briefly cover baby up, but when you are indoors once again, undo it. Thats a really great soloution. I was our shopping and such with my daughter my first day or two out of the hospital. Just dress baby approprately and you will be fine. Remember a baby is a PERSON, if YOU would be too hot or cold wearing what baby is wearing, than baby probably is too.
2006-10-06 05:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you aren't being over protective. I think that your doctor will suggest waiting about 2-4 weeks. It just depends on how healthy your baby is at birth. I had mine out right away. I couldn't wait to show the world and she was just fine. I think that it's awesome that your husband is excited for everyone to meet his new son. When your baby is born the doctor will tell you what is best for him and from that point on it's up to you to make the decisions you feel are best for him.
2006-10-06 04:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by Wendy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think that you are justing wanting to be a protective mom and during december it isn't a good idea to bring a new born out in the cold
2006-10-06 05:54:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was born December 10,2207. She was released from the hospital on December11,2007. Then my mom came down to help my for a few days and beleive me we took her to walmart when she was about 2 days old.As long as you keep your baby buddled up in the coldit should be fine. My daughter has only had an ear infection when she was about 6 months old and she in now 10 months old.But if you are still worried about taking your baby out in the cold talk to the doctor and see what he has to say.
2006-10-06 04:53:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do what you are comfortable with. I didn't bring my son out to the store or public places until he was about 3 weeks old. And even then, it was limited. And if I knew of anyone who was sick, I kept him away. Even when my son was 2 yrs old, I skipped a Christmas celebration with my family because my brother insisted on bringing his sick daughter who had the flu. I wasn't about to expose my child to it. My family didn't understand, but I knew I was doing what was best for my son, and that was my first priority. I don't think you can be too careful during flu season.
2006-10-06 04:58:08 · answer #10 · answered by tictickchick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋