When we met with our pediatrician, he recommended not taking Peanut out where there are a lot of people (mall, store, church, etc.) the first six weeks. I had vaguely heard something like this before, but have also seen a lot of people not practice this. For example, we’ve had a number of new babies in our church over the past six months, but they have all been in the service with their moms (not in the nursery) within literally a week or two of being born.
I’m sure the first couple of weeks I won’t be physically ready to even attempt church, but am wondering about not going for six weeks.
Just curious how other women handle this.
I scanned the other comments looking for my favorite tip, and since I didn’t see it, I thought I’d add it here. Taking the baby out in her carseat is an invitation for people to touch her. Especially her hands, which will go right in her mouth. The best way to handle taking a new baby to church is to wear her in a sling. It’s very unusual for anyone to put their hands basically next to your breasts to touch her that way. And you can take a quick step back if some sweet older lady does make the reach and explain how important it is that no one touch her because it’s flu season. Hope this is useful!