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i brought my 3 month old probably once a week to my office (had my own room) because DH and i had weird hours. she was pretty easy and didn't cry all the time. if your boss is flexible, i would try it, knowing that i may have to find someone to hire if it isn't working out. i would invest in a good infant wrap and set up expectations with my boss! i would also probably plan on spending an additional hour a day on my own time to accommodate for baby's needs/breaks.

Definitely get in touch with a baby wearing group - it will be a lifesaver.

Definitely wouldn't have worked with my daughter (omg colic) and I'm not sure I would have been able to swing it with my son either. I think I just have fussy babies!

Yea I'm going to agree with @MamaBehr: that it could work until she gets mobile but probably only if you baby wear.

@Mrs. Pickle: yes there's a BWI chapter here

I could (and will) do it with DS2, but never could have with DS1. I'd say give it a shot!

@Mrs. Pickle: I would definitely look into finding a nanny share or flexible nanny!

Those first months can be crazy and I would have found it hard to concentrate if the baby was around and I was supposed to be working!

Also as mentioned you never know how your baby will act or react! It could work or be a disaster! For me, getting away from the baby is nice for a couple of hours in the beginning! Really helps the sanity, IMO!

On the flip side, sad to hear you guys might be relocating soon

I often bring my now 5 month old into work with me and have for the last almost 3 months.

I have a pack and play next to my desk and a vibrating chair and often wear him. The pack and play is nice because he can roll around.

It was a lot easier before he was super into my keyboard and things like that.

I have found that there is some work that I can get done with him around (emails and meetings) and somethings that are harder (phone calls and work in the theater away from my desk). I also often have to take him for a walk to nap because there is too much going on in the office for sleep.

He is a pretty easy going guy and my office is very understanding. Often someone else will holding him for a little if I really need to get something done.

These days I have help about 15-20 hours a week between my husband and babysitters. And I have him in the office an additional 15 or so. It's working out for now. I hope to find a 3 days a week nanny share for when things get busy in the fall.

I feel super luck to work somewhere so flexible.

Good luck!

@Mrs. Pickle: I would probably do the opposite, plan for a high needs/colicky baby and then be pleasantly surprised when you have a super easy baby.

I wouldn't have been able to work with my son around, for the first 6 months of his life, but a lot of it was because my husband was insistent that we didn't use swings or motion of any kind for sleep. I should have, but I made it SOOOO hard on myself for no reason.

In theory it sounds like a great set up and I hope it works out good for you! I never would have been able to do this with my first though, she was very fussy and was nursing constantly when she was around me. But it really will depend on your baby's temperament.

I never did this, but my Dad had a part time assistant that did. It worked out fine. When they were mobile my Dad built a little half door to the reception area and they had a little play area set up. I think it would have been fine if I had the opportunity with DS2 because he was a really chill baby.

I totally would and I would have loved the cash and few hours out of the house. As long as baby will cooperate, I would try and swing it. You can always look in to a daycare solution if it doesn't seem to work out but my son as a newborn would have rocked as a "coworker".