Dating as a new parent

[Newmammy25]

Basically I'm just wanting to get back in the dating game after having my son. He's nearly 9 months old and haven't been with his father since before I found out I was pregnant. I have been talking to a guy I like for a while and we've met twice just for coffee and such. I get one baby free night per week when my son stays with my mam. The guy asks when I'm free to meet again but on my baby free night I try to see my friends also. I'm free most of the week but have my son. Would it be strange to take my son along with me? I'm talking like fish and chips at the beach or something not anything wild. I feel like I have no other option. Also I'm not sure how the guy would take it if I suggested it. And advice would be greatly appreciated please.

Do not take your baby to meet a stranger!
Most single parents don't date for this very reason I'm afraid , or you could get a babysitter for a few hours a week so you have another night free.

I waited until my Dc were at school/nursery and then had day dates with my now h2b. He didn’t meet the Dc for a year. It was amazing 😂

Don't worry he's not a complete stranger. I've met him a few times and I worked with his brother for years. That's how I got to know him. His family is decent. He's not a random tinder type thing 😂😂 oh wow congratulations! It just seems like a long while to have no-one to do the little things with. Friends are good and all but it's just not the same really.