Would you be anxious about dh going to the supermarket when you have a new baby?

[mumof1littlebun]

I’m due in a few weeks and my dh has been going to the supermarket until this week when I managed to book a couple of Tesco slots. We have been avoiding doing this to obviously leave them for people who need them more but as I am due soon are trying to isolate ourselves as much as possible.

I’m not sure we’ll be able to get a slot in the future so have been trying to stick up but we are obviously limited to 80 times. I imagine dh will have to start going to the supermarket again but I feel worried about this with having a newborn at home. Would it worry you or as long as he obviously continues to be careful when out, wash hands etc would you be ok with it?

It is a worry so can totally understand where you are coming from.
But just be cautious and it should be fine.
Can you get hold of gloves and face masks?
If so then he can use these and dispose of them before entering the house.
I would probably want him to shower and wash clothes when he gets back as well.
OTT maybe, but with a newborn I'd be taking this very seriously.

I understand your concern but as long as he washes his hands well upon returning he's at no risk to you or baby. Also none of you are high risk (unless you have conditions you haven't disclosed) and babies don't seem to be effected.

I'm due in a few weeks and my husband will still be doing the big shop, but he works for the NHS so either way we're at risk when he returns to work post pat leave anyway! He'll just ensure he's sensible and practise good hand washing

Yes none of us are high risk, we have a four year old as well. He’s very careful when out and washes hands thoroughly when home but doesn’t get a shower and get changed. Should he do that when the baby comes?? Obviously don’t want any of us to get ill but also don’t want to end up an anxious wreck over it all!