How often do you take your baby out?

[nk1605]

my dd is 8 days old now and me and dp took her out for the 1st time yesterday. she has been round at my grandparents before that but I feel bad that we haven't taken her out for more walks etc. we have just been so shattered this past week getting used to all the change that any time she settles, we've been napping too.

is it bad we haven't taken her outdoors much? I feel awful!

Eight days old... go with your own needs for now. Absolutely no need to be going out if you want to lie on the sofa having snuggles. I loved getting out but at 8 days you need all the rest you can get. You will probably get cabin fever at some stage.

I have two little ones and go out most days for my own sanity.

We were still in hospital when my DS was 8 days old so he'd only ever seen the ward! I wouldn't worry about it, do as much as you feel comfortable with

Congratulations on your dd! It isn't bad at all, everyone is different. At this age she doesn't know where she is so do what is easiest for you. I'm sure the time will come when you want to get out and about more but for now enjoy your daughter and we'll done on getting some naps in!

Completely normal! Took me about 6 weeks before I was ready to go anywhere other than the myriad of health appointments newborns need.

Still early days so don't worry about it. When you feel less shattered try and go for some walks so it feels less daunting for when your dp goes back to work (if that's the case). But do what you feel like, the baby won't mind :)

Thanks for the reassurance just felt like I had her cooped up! will definitely have to get her out a bit more before dp goes back to work otherwise I'll be a nervous wreck!

At 8 days with my first dc I'd not really been anywhere. With dc3 I was back doing the school run at 2 days and on some volunteer training on day 3.
Its definitely better to stay in and rest until you're ready to go out.

My plan is next time to have at least a fortnight in the house. Preferably in bed with ted stockings and a boat load of dairy milk.

Don't Rush out if you don't need to. I was up and out far to early and suffered through it. I then lived on the couch BF for about two months. Twas lugly!

Luffly!

I didn't really go out regularly with dd until she was 8 weeks as I just didn't feel up to it. It's done her no harm and we now enjoy going out on average twice each day. Enjoy your new baby and go with doing what you feel up to

I'd say you're doing the right thing just now. The best piece of advice I got was to just hunker down and snuggle for the first few weeks. I then just started with taking some walks outside for fresh air and built up to going to some classes and just added things as and when I found them. Now we have a pretty packed schedule but I'm so so glad I took things slowly and enjoyed those early days snuggling at home. Enjoy.

I gave birth on Friday night, by Sat morning I was back up in the hills walking the dog

But, it's my third baby and I childmind so I'm certainly not new to this mothering lark.

If I was going back in time to having my first again, I think I'd cuddle up in bed for the first 8 weeks straight. I'd only leave the house to collect pizza or McDonald's, and to walk my dog in the middle of nowhere.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Its fine like somebody already said my baby was still in hospital at 8 days so never left ward. x

My baby is 5 months old (1st time mum) and only now am I comfortable with taking him out to baby groups. I used to feel incredibly guilty that I wasn't going out then realised that's what worked - for us both! Once I am back at work in august I will be glad we spent time on the sofa just the two of us sleeping with morning tele as a lull in the background - those moments you will never get back. Enjoy it while you can! :-) xx