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I think that it would depend on the crowd. Probably how the weather was that day too.

Nope. Too many people. And who knows what kind of germs they could be carrying during cold and flu season. Our ped feels really strongly about this topic. Church was actually his prime example of where he always sees babies that he feels are too young to be out in public.

If you do decide to go I would suggest baby wearing and not letting anyone hold her rather than trusting people that they aren't sick.

@MaisyMay: that sounds like my idea of an ideal first trip out. My Dr said that nursing provides a ton of good antibodies and she should be fine in small doses.

I'd leave her at home and have someone watch her?

I probably would if I were feeling up for it up.

No. I don't think I would take a baby to any public place or around more than one or two people until at least six weeks. Plus, I don't think I would be physically up to it that soon. You'll be tired and still adjusting. I don't think I would have fun.

I wouldn't go! At 2 weeks PP, I was in no condition to be out and about.

I probably wouldn't go. I was not in any shape to be socializing at two weeks postpartum. Sorry!

How many people would be there? I just imagine too much of a germfest for such a little baby.

I would probably go and make sure she doesn't get passed around. We went to a Memorial Day cookout when LO was almost 2 weeks old. By that time I was ready to be out of the house.

DS was less than 2 weeks old last NYE (born 12/17) and we didn't go anywhere until he had his immunizations per the advice of our pediatrician. A cold might be manageable with an older baby but can be deadly to a newborn, wasn't worth the risk.