Can I take my month old baby out/
patakmino posted on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 11:06
I was blessed with a baby boy on 4th January. Now he is 6 weeks old and I have to attend a friend's marriage next week. I am planning to attend the party and everyone wants me to get my baby along. But my mother-in-law says that my son is too young to be taken out of house between so many people.
I still feel that its ok to take my baby with me, but how can I reason this with in laws. Please suggest.
6 weeks is not a problem. there will be lot of noise. keep her away from the noise. and if possible from dust.
Mostly our elders suggest that we should not take our babies out before 6 months of age. But these days its not a problem, I took my baby out for the first time when she was 2 months old. But its better not to keep them out in pollution for long.
I still remember my mil also did not let my daughter go out of the house till she was 4 months old. That to after a lot of persuasion she let me take her out to a friend's place that too just for an hour. Only after she was 6 months old she was my daughter started going out of house on regular basis and then she used to cry once we entered home
Newborn is very sensitive and it takes time for his body to adjust to the environment around and this might be the reason that our elders prevent us from taking them out. Pollution etc. can be harmful for the baby so even if you take your baby out be very careful and protect him from anything that could harm him.
In India its a common belief among our elders that small babies should not be taken out of the house for a few months after birth. Now its up to you how much you follow it. I did not take my kids out till 3 months of age.
Our elders have their own beliefs and if you want to have them by your side when you are raising your baby you need to listen to them on some aspects. But I am sure you can convince them on some particular things. It just requires to sit and talk to them properly.
Its totally up to you. I think you are the one who should decide about your baby. Definitely suggestions are good but you are the one who should decide whether to take them or not. This is my viewpoint.