Taking the baby in public first months of age?

Question

With the holidays coming, am I being overly cautious to not want too many people holding or touching the baby when it’s prime sickness time? My daughter is my first so I know people are eager to meet her, but can I gently tell them no or keep her from their germs? How long until I can take her out in public places safely?

Answer

Just use hand sanitizer and ask if they have been sick in the last two weeks, babies need to build immune systems it’s just as bad to raise them in a bubble

Answer

We took our daughter to the store on the way home from the hospital. It was the beginning of November. The next day we took her to church - and we’ve been going ever since. 
Most people are pretty good and overly cautious about not holding baby if they’ve been sick. You could also baby wear and people don’t tend to get as close.

Answer

Cover your baby up completely. My baby is 3 months, I took her outside fully clothed with a nice thick blanket and she still caught a cold. She is so miserable. Dealing with a sick infant is no fun. Make sure everyone washes their hands.

Answer

My doctor recommends baby wearing. Easier to turn away and most of the baby’s body is covered.

Taking the baby in public first months of age?

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