Hellobee Boards Topic: When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?

Hellobee Boards Topic: When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:48:45 +0000 Mrs. Train on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1529958 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:56:51 +0000 Mrs. Train 1529958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrsjets: thanks, I think we were all very disheveled and not very heroic :) lemondrop on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1527098 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:09:36 +0000 lemondrop 1527098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 6 days pp- out of necessity, E took his sweet time arriving that all my help was gone at that point. My IL's left the day before and my husband went back to work that day. This was one of the big reasons I was in such a panic to get him out! We went to Target for a practice run since we had a pediatrician and 7 day newborn screen appointments the next day (and we were running out of milk, TP, toothpaste, diapers, etc- all things I had stocked up on weeks before expecting an earlier baby like his brother). As we've talked about elsewhere- the Ergo has been my lifesaver! I'm still working with C on following verbal commands, so wearing the newborn allows me to chase him down easier. It also helps that the Ergo has meant instant sleep for E = win! I also try to set myself up for success- start getting ready for appointments extra early, everyone well fed ahead of time (the newborn last since he wants food most often), and extra bribes in my purse for the toddler (candy and snacks). I'm still undecided on getting the double stroller... maybe if I can find a good deal used? We just don't use our singles very often with C as it is and I'm loving wearing the little guy. Mrsjets on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526721 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:56:31 +0000 Mrsjets 1526721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @junebugmama: full of life - lol I call my J independent and spirited :p Defiant just sounds so ugly! @Mrs. Train: I know I've said this before but I feel I have to say it again...you are my hero! GrapeCrush on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526507 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:02:44 +0000 GrapeCrush 1526507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think 3 weeks. I wore DD every time we went out. It was the only way. And a lot more daunting than it actually was Mrs. Train on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526404 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:46:04 +0000 Mrs. Train 1526404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I can't remeber.....that's sad that I am that Farr emovedf rom it already. The boys were a little older maybe four months old before I took all out alone, but that's when we bought our triple stroller. Lilly might have been 4-5 weeks before I went out with all four because I had people with me until then since I wasn't supposed to drive for six weeks. I think I went to target for diapers and I got a lot of looks with 3 toddlers and an infant. heffalump on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526382 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:40:35 +0000 heffalump 1526382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I didn't take the baby out until she had her shots at 2 months. We went to the library, it wasn't bad at all. She's a very easy baby. At about 2 1/2 months I took them to Target, I was terrified. But the baby fell asleep in her carrier while we were walking around, so we ended up staying for lunch at Starbucks too. People seem to be really nice and helpful when you're out alone with two kiddos :) Veggiemama on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526330 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:30:23 +0000 Veggiemama 1526330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a c-section and couldn't lift #1 into his carseat so probably not for 6-8 weeks. We went to visit family 30 minutes away, I was so nervous but it was fine, family was there help and I could breastfeed when I got there. I don't think I took them both to run errands by myself for many months! I was too nervous about changing diapers or needing to nurse while we were out. shellio on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526306 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:25:15 +0000 shellio 1526306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We have gone for walks but at 4.5 mos I don't think I've taken both out alone. I wasn't even really comfortable being home alone with both until about 5-6 weeks. It is so hard. Greentea on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526305 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:25:13 +0000 Greentea 1526305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DH and I don't even go out alone with one! :silly: junebugmama on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1526300 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:23:31 +0000 junebugmama 1526300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrsjets: J2 is really full of life. With that comes the inability to listen in public. I'm sure the first time I do go out, it will end with all of us in tears. lavender on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1525002 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:42:20 +0000 lavender 1525002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Around 6 weeks, had to pickup #1 from daycare and bring BBB her to the peds office Mrsjets on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524999 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:41:39 +0000 Mrsjets 1524999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @junebugmama: haha I feel the same way! Mrsjets on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524994 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:40:43 +0000 Mrsjets 1524994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @matador84: I will have to do that too I think. I ordered an a ergo (and insert) online 2 weeks ago and am so excited to get it! J hated to be worn so hopefully I can get L in it early and often! junebugmama on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524874 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:57:44 +0000 junebugmama 1524874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Day 5. We went to target, and the park. I wore J2. J1 however, was 4 years old. When J3 comes (J2 will be 2) I probably won't leave for a year or so ;) matador84 on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524836 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:37:16 +0000 matador84 1524836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrsjets: I've worn dd everytime I've gone out and it has been great! We don't even have a double stroller (yet). Mrsjets on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524826 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:28:44 +0000 Mrsjets 1524826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm terrified to go out with both! I took J to a friends on the way to L's 2 week dr appt and found just getting them ready/in the car was a big production. I can't imagine the mall! My friends say I just need to do it but I'm so scared of J running off and me having to leave L to go get him. Also, I still have to build my double stroller... PinkElephant on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524815 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:19:52 +0000 PinkElephant 1524815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm very scared about this - I think all initial outings are going to have to be with LO #1 in a stroller and LO #2 in a carrier - definitely both restrained! :) lamariniere on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524701 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 03:14:57 +0000 lamariniere 1524701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I took them out alone pretty much right away. My older child is very obedient most of the time, and the baby was an excellent newborn (meaning she slept all of the time). We don't have a car, so everything was with the stroller. My son would either ride his scooter or ride the wheelie board on the stroller. Running Elley on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524647 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:12:59 +0000 Running Elley 1524647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I took them solo to a pediatrician appt at 2 weeks. It wasn't that bad. I just feed the baby right before we leave. It was almost easier then because DD slept most of the time! matador84 on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524620 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:41:49 +0000 matador84 1524620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @HLK208: yes! That is key...dd has to be fed as close to before leaving as we can! Mrs. Tiger on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524559 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:55:41 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1524559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just did it the other day to go visit DS1's preschool! I was so proud of myself I took a picture. DS2 is 6 months, but my situation was different. matador84 on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524556 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:53:49 +0000 matador84 1524556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ One week-dropping DS off at daycare and grocery store. I feel like I can do anything now...I've got a system down. HLK208 on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524545 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:48:10 +0000 HLK208 1524545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 6 weeks. It was kind of hard to figure out at first. I pushed DS in the stroller and wore DD while shopping for summer clothes to fit my pp body. Then I took DS to get a hair cut. It was fine though. I just made sure to feed DD before I left and right away when I got home. Baby Boy Mom on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524524 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:34:06 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1524524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ At the one month mark. It was a goal I had and I figured the quicker I got started the easier it would be. For our first outing we went to a playground about 15 minute walk from the house. yin on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524511 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:28:51 +0000 yin 1524511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm lame and haven't attempted yet at almost 5 months. Usually my sister is around to help me bring the kids outside, and DH and I divide and conquer on the weekend outings. Mrs. Chocolate on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524501 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:26:07 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 1524501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I did it around 2 months I think Crisark on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524409 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:40:31 +0000 Crisark 1524409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 3wks I had all three out. Dandelion on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524408 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:40:15 +0000 Dandelion 1524408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Obviously notbyet since LO isn't here yet. But with DS being 6, I don't anticipate it being too difficult as it would be if he were younger. Andrea on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524403 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:37:08 +0000 Andrea 1524403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it was 2 weeks, but just to daycare pick up so it wasn't anything difficult! I would just start with something simple like going for a walk! chopsuey on "When did you go out alone with LO's (2+) for the first time?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-go-out-alone-with-los-2-for-the-first-time#post-1524370 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:25:38 +0000 chopsuey 1524370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think I took them out solo for DS' 2 week pedi appt. It wasn't that bad, but I just went from home--> car--> Dr.--> car--> home again :)