My son is 6 weeks old and was born at 36 weeks and only weighed 3lbs 6oz because of problems with the placenta--he was only small and had no other problems, but was in the ICU for 2 weeks to gain weight. He now weighs almost 7lbs. I've been debating how much to take him out and whether I should let friends with children visit because of disease risk. I'm curious how other parents of early or small babies handled this.
2007-11-28 12:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer B 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had a preemie.
For the 1st month I asked friends and family to wash with antibacterial soap.
I started taking her out a couple of weeks after we were home.
2007-11-28 12:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 prems - one at 28 weeks and the other at 33 weeks.
Personally I took both out within the first few weeks of being at home - if your worried about infection etc.. put the pushchair rain cover / car seat cover over so your baby is inside and everyone else is outside.
I always carried a hand sanitiser spray and if people wanted to touch them, I asked them to spray a bit on their hands
Just keep it to friends and family touching your baby for a while - until they have built an immunity up, but infection can get them whenever, even from you!! Dont keep your baby inside too much, they need fresh air too.
2007-11-28 12:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by schmushe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I stayed home for about 4 weeks without going out much when I had my daughter. If anyone came over they had to wash their hands first. If someone was sick, I politely asked them to wait until they were better. My daughter was born during flu season and I didn't want my newborn to get the flu. If you go out, bring antibacterial hand gel and have people use it first before picking him up or don't let anyone pick him up at all. Do what feels right to you! Congrats on your new baby.
2007-11-28 12:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi my son is 2 months now n he was born at 32 weeks at 3lbs 4oz...hes been home for a month now...his dr told me yesturday that he passed the 2 month mark we can now take him to stores n around kids...BUT i cant let kids give him kisses play with him...they can be in the same room just no contact...n of course obviously not around sick people lol...i was told to stay doing those things till the winters over...hope this helps...
2007-11-28 12:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could now. its all about personal preference. my son was a 36 weeker too. i took him out at 4 days old although he weighed 5 13. there are even more germs at your doctor's office then anywhere else and im sure you take him there- as long as he has a healthy immune system i wouldnt worry
2007-11-28 12:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably take him out now. My daughter was 7 pounds when I started taking her places. She was fine. Just dont let strangers touch her.
2007-11-28 12:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋