TOP 5 TIPS - Your First Outing With Your Baby
- Taylor Made Nanny
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min read
Are you taking your baby out for the first time and feeling overwhelmed? Not to worry its completely natural for you to feel that way, your hormones are on full time mum protection mode. Here are a few things you can do to help.
1. Take a walk up and down your road so you get used to the idea of leaving the house. This might sound bazar but this will help release any form of anxiety, making you feel comfortable and safe leaving the proximity of your own home with no added pressure.
2. Baby bag essentials, make sure you have your essentials and antibacterial gel. If you are only going down the road don’t feel you need to over pack. Make sure your baby bag is organised before you leave the house, this way when out in public items are easy to find/ use.
3. Baby carrier, if you have the space why not pack your baby carrier. If you are catching up with friends, you may want your hands free. Having your baby carrier as back up is always a lovely way to keep close to your baby in new situations/ environments. If you haven’t used your carrier yet, practice putting it on/ off so you feel comfortable to use it in possibly more stressful situations.
4. Stay local, If you are feeling overwhelmed why not visit somewhere you have already been for example: A park which you know has a nice wide foot path. Due to Covid going to cafes might be out of the question, Inviting friends to your garden might be the perfect solution. If your travelling alone -when opening doors with your buggy, lead in with your dominant arm to push or pull the door open (or using your back or elbow whenever possible on a push door). Use your leg/ foot to hold the door in place so you have the space to move your buggy through. I thought I would add this point in as this can always be a struggle, especially if you are travelling alone and keeping your distance from those around.
5. Plan to leave 15 minutes earlier then expected, that way you are more likely to be on time. When leaving the house with your baby it will obviously take longer to leave the house. This will give you time to change nappies if needed or top up on a feed before you leave. If you are early, you have first dibs on the table choice and seating arrangements.
All the best,
Taylor Made Nanny
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