Cabin Fever

DS is 8 days old. him and I have been pretty much been stuck in the house besides his dr.s appt today.

When did you venture out? I dont mean public places (mall, stores etc), he obviously didnt get any of his shots yet, but maybe outside for a walk?

Did you go out before DCs shots? what did you do?

TIA

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i walked around right away, just to get fresh air and get outside. I also needed it for myself to get myself moving after my emergency c-section.

As long as no one is holding DC or no parks with lots of kids i think a stroll around the block is fine, but you can also ask your ped.

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I was venturing all over the place with my babies. They would usually sleep anyway and I'd keep their carrier closed so no one would approach them in the malls or stores..

when we went outside, the fresh air did us great!

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Mine were both born in the winter, so I had to wait for it to warm up a bit, but the weather is great, I would get out and walk!

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I went out for walks right away, DS was about 10 days old.

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We didn't really go out at all until they were 6 weeks, but it was also winter.
If I had a summer baby, I'd be outside right away!

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I thought I would go crazy if I stayed in the house 1 more day. I started walking the neighborhood with DD after being home for about 1 week. We have ventured out to a few stores, but just briefly. I also had a c-section, so walking is great and once I get the clearance for exercise in 2 more weeks, I as going to start stroller strides. I want to be out with DD as much as possible and make some friends for her and I

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Posted by jgl

Posted by bicosi

I was venturing all over the place with my babies. They would usually sleep anyway and I'd keep their carrier closed so no one would approach them in the malls or stores..

when we went outside, the fresh air did us great!

wow that is great! Public places make me nervous right now with him, but it is good to know I dont have to be on lock down in the house

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DS was born in October. I took him for walks a week after he was born. I couldn't handle being stuck inside. We took him to a restaurant when he was 19 days old. It wasn't crowded and not a kiddie place. Our pedi said it was fine. We didn't allow any school age kids around him until he was 2 months old. Thats what our pedi recommended.

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I had both my kids out for walks by 5 days old. I took them into grocery stores and other public places by 3 weeks old. Our ped. said it was no problem, the only thing we didn't do was allow his cousins around him until he recieved his 2 month shots.

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gina - its BEAUTIFUL out today ... get out there and walk tonight! It'll be good for you too!

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Immediately - there is no reason you have to sit in the house - just make sure to dress him cool so your DC doesn't over heat and keep your DC out of the sun - otherwise you can definitely go for walks or sit outside in your home.

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I think we took Gianna for a walk when she was 2 weeks old (it was march) Our doc said as long as it was a certain degree outside...bundle her up and go! I obviously was nervous about it...but fresh air is good for both mommy and baby...

Public places...that is a TOTALLY different story...lol I waited a long time.
Do what YOU feel comfortable with! xo

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My son is 10 days old and I've already taken him for walks. My dr. said get him outside when it's nice, just keep him out of the sun.
I hear ya on the cabin fever. I feel like this has been a 10 day jail sentence!
I left him with my mom today to go to my DD's end of the year party at school and it felt so good to get out!

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thank you all so much! I think DS and I are going to get out for a little walk today! Im so excited!!

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Posted by jgl

thank you all so much! I think DS and I are going to get out for a little walk today! Im so excited!!

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Posted by mamakap

Posted by jgl

thank you all so much! I think DS and I are going to get out for a little walk today! Im so excited!!

gina - we should meet up one day and walk or stroll the mall

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I started walking with him as soon as I could. My first few days home I walked alone and DH or MIL would watch the baby for me. Those walks were a lifesaver!!!

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I walked with DS the day we came home from the hospital. I kept walking until the weather was too cold (He was born in Oct) Then I would take him to the mall and walk there (2 months and up) The fresh air is great for babies!

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i went everywhere! but i'm also in CA where the weather is much different and the malls are outdoors