Going out with baby alone

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Hi all I recently just joined mumsnet and loving all the posts. Good to know there are fellow parents out there going through the same things as myself! ☺ Anyway I have this weird fear of heading out into public with my wee one alone! I'm a FTM and my son is just over 3 weeks. I'm fine when my hubby is with me but now he's back at work and it's just me and the wee man the thought of going out alone scares me and I don't know why! If I need to go to the shops I'll make sure my folks can look after him for me while I shop! I'm lucky I have such a good support network but I know this isn't normal. I should just bite the bullet and take my son to asda with me next time. I'm not sure what it is im so afraid of! Just wondering if anyone else feels the same or how they got over their fear!? x

The first time will be a bit scary, but that is quite normal - don't feel bad! Start with a short, easy walk round the block with him, until you feel completely confident. Asda can wait, there's no need to tackle that as your first challenge. And hopefully you will get to enjoy showing off your lovely baby to the world when you feel relaxed and happy. Good luck!

I didn't go out alone til my first was 4 weeks old!

My second I was out as soon as I could walk properly (c-section) because I couldn't bear to be stuck at home.

I think it's normal with your first, don't worry.

Oh yeah, completely normal to feel like that at first! Can you arrange to meet someone out? Then you can go out alone with your DC but you'll know you're on your way to back-up. Once you've done it a few times on your own it gets easier.

Congratulations! I remember so clearly my first, very shaky walk around the block with DC1 neary16 years ago. He was 2 weeks old and I was terrified! He was fine! By DCs 2and 3 I was out on the school run with them by day two.

It takes time to do what you've never done before! Build up slowly: a stroll along your road, a stroll around the block, a stroll to the local shop. You could sling your little one for a more secure feeling. You'll get there. It takes time. Be careful if it's icy where you live. Don't push yourself if you don't feel ready.

It's completely normal. Don't go out on any huge adventures until you feel you're ready. Try a little walk around the block or to the corner shop and back first, going somewhere without any pressure or time pressures raises your confidence before you have to be somewhere at a particular time xx

Just try short trips where you don't actually need to buy anything first. I wouldn't go straight to doing a full weekly shop in Asda. Online shopping and delivery is a great option!

Are you worried about your baby crying a lot, or feeding in public? Nearly everyone will be sympathetic and helpful to a mum with a young baby, especially if you go to baby friendly locations.

Thank you all for your advice. I think I'll try a walk round the block and see how we get on. AssassinatedBeauty I think that's it exactly it's the fact I'm trying to time everything between feeds and not have him screaming the place down lol. Thank you again all. Glad to hear I'm still normal! xx