when did it get easier to be out in public with baby?

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LO is 6 weeks and although I go out with him often ,my anxiety kicks in and nervous the entire time . Hoping he won't cry .

I always feed and change him right before I leave but within 30 mins he cries and I can't calm him unless I feed again ( which is not always convenient. I also don't breast feed in public )

When did it get easier or what are things you do to make it easier ?

I really want to go on a stroller walk on the beach  but I don't want to be freaked out the entire time so I never do .. Ftm and dying to enjoy sometime outside .

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Have you tried pumping to have bottles ready? Or even getting a moby wrap so that way your hands free and can enjoy your self as well w the exception of your baby feeling comforted best of luck hope this helps

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I breastfed all 3 of my kids in public with no shame or blame. No one ever gave me a problem. Im a big fan of the moby wrap. Hands free time. Baby is happy and content against your heart. He will sleep longer and be more calm. Your hands are free to enjoy whatever it is you are doing. There is no one checking him out, coughing on him, or ogling at him.

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I breastfeed in public. The truth is.... no one really cares as much as people think they do.  Think about it, when was the last time you saw someone breastfeeding?

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I wear my baby. Or I did before I was in a foot cast. We rarely use a stroller.

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I remember when my son was that age it was always hard to "time" the perfect outing. I didn't bring him into any overly populated areas like the grocery store or places like that until he got his shots at 2 months because I was an overly worried FTM. But going for walks and things like that got easier around 4 months. He was on more of a set schedule and it was easier to time things out better, like when he would need a nap or bottle.

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Walks were a no brainer for us if he cries there was no one for him to bother and we just went home rarely did he ever cry in a walk though bc the moving often out him to sleep.  I did not breast feed in public but we went back and forth between breast and bottle without issue.  I took him to the grocery store almost every week with me.  We always left right after he was fed and changed. Always brought some food and a change of clothes and an extra shirt for me.  We did 45 min outings and then back home for a bit of time.

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Another vote for the money wrap here. Keeps baby happy and calm.

I too wasn't comfortable breastfeeding. She was a crumby latch and fed frequently until 6mos or so. Fumbling with a blanket or just my boob and her mouth wasn't worth it for me. Eventually I supplemented in public for ease when she could hold a bottle herself.

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I recommend using a baby carrier. If you are intimidated by the wrap kind, i suggest the baby k'tan. Thats what i use. It is essentially a pre-wrapped wrap! Love mine, and havent had any crying fits in public while using it. Yet...lol.

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Honestly it gets easier with practice. I had the same fears. When you are in a stroller, nine out of ten times, the rolling will put them to sleep. Otherwise, I never felt bad if baby was crying or upset in public as long as I was actively doing something to try to soothe or calm the baby. My eat we've would be to hear a baby in distress and see the parents ignoring it. Lastly, I think your concern will soon switch over to where the nearest clean bathroom will be for diaper changes and/feedings so map or think about that so you're not caught off guard! Good luck

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It got easier to go out around week 3. I go out now alone and even took the dog with us once. I always feed before leaving then bring bottles with - just easier for me.

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