How early is too early?

In your honest opinion, how early is too early to have a newborn outside of the home? Do you believe there's a timeframe you should wait? Give their immune system some time or the earlier the better?

My opinion is that you should slowly introduce them to things over the course of their first month. A slow approach.

A friend who just had a baby exactly one week ago believes differently. She's taken her's shopping, out to dinner a few times, to a nursing home, and over to see all the relatives and to friends houses.

I'd love to hear everyone's insight on what they think works for them!