How long did you wait before taking DC out into public?

So tomorow DD will be two weeks old. It is also a 1st birthday party for my best friend's son. I know this is not the best time of year to bring Sabrina to a party and DH doesn't want us to go. I know it for the best but I can't help but wish I could show her off tomorrow

I feel like a bad mommy for wanting to bring her out so soon but I also want people to meet her.

How long did you all wait to bring your DC out in public (stores, parties or otherwise)

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I want to say about 7-8 weeks to stores, etc. I used to go out w/ the babies to get coffee, etc, but never mixed with people until they were older.

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How many people would be at the party...would there be a lot of kids?

I took Kerri out at 4 days

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8 weeks - I was not taking any chances b/c they were premature, and it is cold and flu season.

I know how you feel, I was on bed rest for 12 weeks, then couldn't drive for 6 weeks - I was SO anxious to get out. But honestly b/c it is cold and flu season, and people may not even be sick at the time, but carrying something, I think 2 weeks is a bit early to be around so many people. It's up to you, but when my DDs got sick at 9 weeks I was hysterical because of RSV - a sick newborn is a VERY scary thing!

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I would wait, plus everyone is sick these days....

I waited 2 months before I took Julia to stores or places where there would be a lot of people.

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Yeah I would wait...I know it would be so nice to go but soon enough you will be out and about

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I took Nikolas out at around 1 wk old but that was just outside to walk and get fresh air..

I was leery of bringing him around large groups of people, in particular around other children, because I was concerned about him getting sick at such a young age... I think I waited until his first set of shots before I really started taking him out in 'public' and around large groups of family, etc.. I skipped quite a few parties at my inlaws in those first few months because there were so many sick relatives and children - I just didn't want to risk it..

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my dr said totake her out asap and as much as possible but he meant for walks and such and she was born in mid sepot.we also had a party to go to when she was 2 weeks. We went with the drs permission and was told to use our judgement and not let everyone hold her.

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walks outside are fine, but i would skip the party. Mine is getting over a cold that DH brought home earlier in the week..its terrible to watch them sick and weak.

And they really are too young for meds, so other then saline drops, they just have to let it run its course.

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3 days later for christmas!

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2 weeks...its absolutely fine for them to go out as long as you dress them properly! They are hardy little beasts you know!!!

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We didnt take Jacob out till after his shots at 2 months...the pediatrician advised against it especially since its cold and flu season.

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i took dd around family functions right away..but she was a summer baby..so it wasnt as critical..to be honest..wait..my sil's children got RSV..(preemies)..that was her worst nightmare.and she only had them around family..its so dangerous right now..my pediatrician just told me the other day that they are still getting cases of the flu..so at 2 weeks old,they cant give them flu shots..and if there will be children at the party over 3 years old.it is dangerous. i know you want to show her off..but believe me..everyone will touch ..

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I took Lauren out at 2weeks to a couple stores. In and out. I went up to my office as well at that age. I personally would not go to a party with a lot of people around to constantly breathe over Sabrina, jmo. Plus it's dead of winter and cold season. It was summer here when I took Lauren out and made sure no one breathed on her or touched her

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Posted by Juliet

Posted by Moehick

How many people would be at the party...would there be a lot of kids?

I took Kerri out at 4 days

Best friend has 5 nieces ranging from 17 down to 6 and her husband's cousins have some little ones.

I think the party is going to be 60 people. It is in a hall not at a house.

Probably best to stay home.

As much as you want to go, I'd sit this one out. It's really not worth the risk of her getting sick. JMO! Good luck

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Lucas is 15 days old and I brought him to the deli and next weekend will bring him to my nephews birthday party. I keep ALL people away from him and try not to worry too much.

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DS will be 6 weeks on Monday. We have been to my parents house (2 year old nephew is there too). We are going out to dinner tonight with my parents for the first time. I also brought him to my cousins house last weekend (all adults there) and just made sure everyone was "healthy" before they touched him. As for a party with that many people, I probably would wait.

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I took mine out at about 7 weeks to a communion party in nice weather. 5 days later we were in the emergency room getting him a spinal tap. He was just short of 8 weeks, but he had a fever so its an automatic spinal.

I don't recommend it.

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We went for a lot of walks, but didn't take him out around people for about 6 weeks.

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4 weeks we took her to the store. At 1-2weeks we were taking her for walks but it was still warm outside.