There will be about 25 people is it ok to take the baby. Im sure everyone will hold her is it safe to go for her?
2006-12-22 05:14:30 · 38 answers · asked by CHUMBY 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I kept my babies at home and way from germs until they were 3 months old. That was DR orders, also if your baby gets sick at that age, they do a spinal to find out what type of infection the baby has and he'll be in the hospital until the the illness clears up. Babies are supposed to have some of there parent antibodies but everyone is weak when it comes to colds. I won't risk it. Just to let people know, I'm protective of my children and there not sick children. I have 2 nurses in my family and 2 others that work on a medical team.
2006-12-22 05:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Monet 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would not take my baby. Right now is flu season and I don't think most people realize this, but you can and most likely will spread the flu to people starting one day before you have any symptoms. This means a person can look perfectly healthy and still make your baby sick. Washing hands helps, but the flu is spread airborne. Someone coughs or spits while talking, your baby breathes in the tiny droplets and he is sick. People can also be carriers of such viruses for up to two weeks after they have gotten better. When a baby that young gets sick it is very serious. We are talking being put in the hospital, spinal taps, and many others tests and procedures. I didn't take my children into large crowd until they were two-three months old, and my children were not born during flu season. I am still very cautious with my children and they are two and five. They get the flu shot every year, and I LOVE hand sanitizer :). For me there is no worse feeling or a more helpless feeling than watching my children be sick. Hope this helps.
2006-12-22 06:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by 2boysmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very hard question because it depends upon how protective you are. Considering that your baby barely has the immune system to fight off air borne diseases or sicknesses, you may want to keep her at home or be ready to inform everyone to please look but not touch so much. You may also spray a designated room with Lysol and supervise the baby with a bottle of germ killer ready for all to rub their hands with. If you ask them nicely I am sure they will understand. If I were you I would just try to explain or tell her that you do not feel up to visiting. Surprisingly people who have had babies understand your need to recuperate. I hope you get through this Christmas without much guilt and drama though either way. Congratulations and remember it's not about pleasing anyone...it's about doing what YOU feel is best for your helpless child from now on. Be a strong informed mother and Merry Christmas!
2006-12-22 05:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by MeHurdu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At this time of year with colds and flu and whatever else (and also in view of the fact that she's not a toy to be passed around, no matter how tiny she is), I think if you go you should keep her to yourself and away from the germs of all those people. If she picks up any germs she'll be sicker than any of them are because of how little she is.
If you go, hold her yourself or else keep her in an infant seat right near you. People can take a peek at what she looks like and keep on movin'.
People can carry bacteria (like haemophalis influenzae, which she'll probably eventually be immunized for) in their throats that doesn't make them sick but that can be serious for infants. I don't think it ever hurts to exercise a little caution until the baby is older and has had a few immunizations.
You need to be aware that washing hands helps in a lot of ways, but there are airborne germs that bypass hands altogether.
Again, just keep people at a certain amount of distance. They'll understand (and if they don't, too bad about them).
2006-12-22 05:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was 9 weeks premature and he got out of the hospital after 3 weeks, 6 weeks before his due date. It was hard, but when ever I went to my family reunion I didn't let anyone hold him. When people came to my house individually I always made sure they washed their hands with antibacterial soap. Babies will get sick, it's inevidible. You should be careful, but they need to be in society. Otherwise when they start school they will get everything. If everyone in the house had the flu, I would advise against it. Although it is your baby, it is also your mothers grandchild, and your sisters neice. They deserve to spend Christmas with their family as well. Young children spread the most disease. Just use your willpower to say no when the little ones ask to touch. And make sure everyone washes there hands before touching the baby. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
2006-12-22 05:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by Autumn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we went through this last year. my son was 3 days old on xmas eve and we went to a relative's for dinner. we didn't stay long, for one. and the house we went to wasn't far from our home. i was also still kind of recovering...you know, felt like i had been hit by a truck. it was okay. i think my husband and i were both a little wary of driving with him in the car for a little while. it's very unnerving. babies are immune to lots of things for the first few months. for instance, they can't get strep infections for six months. so, if you're worried about germs, that might help. just make sure everyone washes their hands before they hold her, don't let them get in her face too much, and i would keep her away from sick people just to be sure. of course, if anyone is sick, they shouldn't be there. that's just not nice. my son is a year old now and he's never been sick. we've either been lucky or have done something right. and, hey, don't stay longer than you want to. if you want to leave, everyone should understand.
2006-12-22 05:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that going would be fine, as long as she's not exposed to the outdoors for more than a moment or two at a time, because it's so cold now. Also, take some hand-sanitizer, and make them wash their hands before holding the baby. Don't let any kids hold her, because everyone knows that a kid is basically a walking bacteria trap, not to mention they may be too young to know how to hold the little one properly.
Beyond that, go, enjoy yourself (but no alcohol if you're breastfeeding), and spend Christmas with people you love.
2006-12-22 05:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by Helen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it safe? probably, but please be careful and make sure to keep her away from anyone that is sick or may be sick. More than likely you baby will sleep the entire time you are there except for a 15min feeding or 2. You may want to limit the holding and touching as others have suggested.
If you baby gets a cold or even worse the flu at this age she will end up in the hospital for a couple of weeks, guarenteed.
2006-12-22 05:25:40 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffrey H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay to go, but you should request that everyone wash their hands before they hold the baby, and if anyone is actually sick, I think you're okay asking that that person not hold the baby. People understand, especially with a baby that small. It's okay to be protective. If someone gives you a hard time, you can joke about it and say, "Okay, when the baby gets sick, you can be the one to come over and hold her all night!"
p.s. I went to a huge family gathering last year for Thanksgiving when my baby was only two weeks old. She was fine.
2006-12-22 05:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by KL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. First of all it's only been 8 days, second it is the cold and flu season. I doubt if everyone will wash their hands before wanting to hold your baby. Breastfeeding isn't a garuntee that you child won't get sick. Thirdly, you are not obligated. There will be plenty of other Christmas' to come. Your rest and the baby's health take precedence over social functions right now.
2006-12-22 07:29:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋