Ciaron12 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Well, my wife and I just had our first baby (a boy) and we are going insane inside of our apartment. We have spent more than enough time on the computer and watching DVD's. What did you do to keep yourself busy when you had a newborn? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenamarie Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Leave the house? I know you probably don't want to be around large crowds, but are there any stroller-friendly public trails near by? Or even just a walk around your neighborhood? Go and visit a family member or friend who'd *love* to see the baby, and who you know would know the concerns that come with having a newborn around? (washing hands, cradling the head, etc.) You could also take turns leaving the apartment while one of you stays home with the baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Walk in the park, have a picnic, walk in the mall, go for a scenic drive, visit family. . . I remember that feeling! That first few months is more about surviving than thriving, but the sooner you get good at leaving the house with the baby and all his stuff, the better you'll keep your sanity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 It been so long since I had a newborn. I loved the hibernation time. I'm a little jealous Its spring/summer in most of the US now. Its warm enough to take the baby out. Just avoid large crowds. Take hand sanitizer with you. Enjoy this time... it goes by too fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 What did you do to keep yourself busy when you had a newborn?Good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 LOL good point, Vort. sbennett, are you in that brand new sleepy phase? It ends, then you're either always busy or begging for down time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaron12 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Yeah, he sleeps all the time! We went on a walk today, I personally wouldnt mind him being up a little more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Good one!That's what I thought Vort!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Wrap the kid up with light stuff and go do whatever you would have done before. Contrary to new parent's fears babies are pretty enduring. Yes they are tiny but they rule the world especially you right now. Take a deep breath and go have some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry, but a George Thorogood song came to mind when I read the OP. It probably doesn't apply in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Brand new baby? No problem. When my first kid was born, we got a Baby Bjorn at the baby shower. We sling the baby on my husband's or my chest and off we go. He was 6 weeks old when we took him to the NFL stadium to root for the home team. Slept through the B2 bomber flyby and the fireworks at touchdown. He's been a regular at sporting events. We went to the movies a lot as he can sleep through anything. Even took him camping. Partied at all the friends and family just like before he was born. Took him on a 1000 mile interstate trip at 3 months old. Took him half-way around the world at 7 months old. That Baby Bjorn was awesome. He got too big for it when he turned 6 months, so we got this hiking backpack where you strap the baby on the chair and sling him on your back. Really awesome. That's how I took him on the 20-hour airplane trip. Now, I know first-born babies are still saddled with helicopter parents. The first few times I took the baby out, I would bring his baby bag that has everything and the kitchen sink. After a while, I learned to go places with just the stuff that fits in my purse. And it helps that I breastfed. I can take the baby anywhere and feed him as necessary anywhere without having to carry any equipment and worrying about bottle temperature, etc. Oh, except for when we passed through China. It is illegal to breastfeed in public in China and they don't have mother's rooms. I ended up feeding the baby in the restroom. Yuck. Oh, and we changed him to the holistic pediatrician. The holistic pediatrician gets us on the proper diet to ward off the common ailments going around town at specific times. Really helpful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I loved my baby backpack! Never liked front ones because they hurt my back. When my first two were little we put one on the back and one in an umbrella stroller. We rode the bus all over in Oakland that way. :) They enjoyed it too. lots to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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