Is it safe to take my baby out on a shopping trip? (Covid-19)

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A friend of mine has asked me to go shopping with her tomorrow. She knows that I’m a single mum and I don’t have anyone nearby to sit with my daughter (she’s 7 months) So I would have to bring her along with me. My friend doesn’t have any kids yet. She said she would like us to go to the mall and would love to treat me and my daughter to something, as we haven’t physically seen each other for a while due to the virus. I said to her that I will let her know tomorrow if I can come. Do you think it’s safe for me and my daughter to go or not? All advice welcome thanks.

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If it's an outdoor mall yes. I would avoid other people, and keep your LO in a stroller, and have you and your friend wear a mask. If it's an indoor mall I would maybe suggest do something else like meet at a park, or something outdoors.

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I personally HAVE to bring ALL of my kids to the store with me (my husband works all day long) the 8 year olds wear masks, my 3 year old used to but lately fights me on it. The baby i keep in her carseat or stroller. Its a personal preference so do what you feel mama only you know whats best for you and your baby! Where i live it’s mandatory to wear masks and social distance.

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If you feel like you can handle going to such a big place with her go. But in my opinion I try to avoid the mall since there’s so many random people touching everything and most likely not be precautious. If you really want to go just don’t let your daughter touch anything and if you sit down to eat make sure you wipe down the high chair that she will be sitting in a the table in front of her since she’s most likely touching everything now. You could also suggest going to a couple smaller stores instead of the mall if you really don’t want to risk it.

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If I have too I usually put my daughter in a baby carrier which has the little buckle head covering thing.

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I wouldn’t. I’m a single mom as well, so when I have to go to the grocery store, I bring my daughter along because I don’t have a choice. However, I don’t leave the house unless it’s for necessities. I wouldn’t take my daughter to a mall right now. I honestly think that’s a bit irresponsible 😬

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I think this depends on several things, like where are you and what are the current numbers, are masks required, how busy is it, is it necessary? I have had to start doing basic shopping again and taking my daughter with me, we are in upstate NY and the numbers have gotten pretty low and masks are required. When I take her with me I either put her car seat on the stroller and use the awning to cover her or I put her in a carrier facing me. I have taken her food shopping and to Walmart a few times because I needed stuff, but I haven’t gone shopping just to shop.

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I think this is one of those things where only you can decide your comfort level. Some people wouldn’t be worried about it while others would. Sleep on it and give it some thought, and whatever decision you come to is okay. Assuming she isn’t fully mobile and will be in a stroller, I would personally not be worried about it. But that’s my own personal stance.

Is it safe to take my baby out on a shopping trip? (Covid-19)

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