When it comes to babies in public places, germs aren't the enemy... overstimulation is. Babies are VERY adamant about their eating and sleeping schedules, and not all babies sleep easily. A stressed-out baby who can't sleep or gets too hungry or spends too much time with strangers will make everyone miserable. The worst part is that lots of people expect babies to be cute on command. They're not... they sleep when they want, eat when they want, cry when they want, and you can't do anything about that
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Thanks for pointing that out. Some babies are not into crowds....true there!
Also, the breastfeeding thing is another point for me. Who the hell knows how that's going to be going at that point in time, and I certainly wont be comfortable enough whipping it out and nursing at a panel yet. I know that much about me.
I expect that you've already figured this out on your own, I still am going to say it.
Both people are wrong.
Not because their opinions are not valid, but because they did not show you any respect. As long as your choices are not abusive, you and Nick make the choices for what you consider safe and unsafe for your child. That's it.
When your abilities as a parent are insulted with words like "crazy," the right answer is not an explanation as to why you believe your decision, the right answer is "Fuck you too."
Besides, your baby will grow up respecting other people if he sees his parents treated with respect, and that's more important that germs.
I am the ultimate authority on this because I have a child. ;D
It kinda makes me laugh that they won't take them into a crowded place, but then plop them down at a germfest known as Daycare. Not saying daycare is bad, not bashing anyone for doing it, but if there's ANYWHERE they are going to get sick, its there. And noone thinks twice about it.
We started taking Steve out at 6 weeks. Before that your usually too much of a wreck anyways to go anywhere.
Only thing I would worry about with the fair is sun. Babies under 6 months can't wear spf, so you'll need to do some good shade work to keep him from burning...I assume he'll inherit your fair skin as my son did. Oh boy, he's a whitey....
Always do whats right for you, and follow your instincts. :)
LOL let me know when you want me to show up and I'm there. What are you up to this weekend?
I agree with the sun thing - I'm getting the carseat/stroller combo thing so hopefully if I keep the blinds up that will keep him protected, but I will take caution! god knows I burn like a mofo.
ahhh crud. Earl just reminded me of an obligation we have tomarrow afternoon. Sunday is pretty busy with Marscon in the afternoon and a bellydance thing in the evening. Unless your up before noon on a sunday....
As I understand it, there is some evidence to show that the rise of allergies in people has to do with how little exposure they get to things when they're children.
But, in general I think it's just generally kind of rude to offer unsolicited parenting advice. That above wasn't meant as advice, just a pointer to a possible fact you may want to check out for yourself and take into consideration if you feel it's worthwhile. Not the same as advice at all. Really. :-)
The allergy thing is correct. In fact there is a big correlation. Again however, you still shouldnt take 2 week old babies into a situation like convergence. That's just bad parenting IMO.
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Also, the breastfeeding thing is another point for me. Who the hell knows how that's going to be going at that point in time, and I certainly wont be comfortable enough whipping it out and nursing at a panel yet. I know that much about me.
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Both people are wrong.
Not because their opinions are not valid, but because they did not show you any respect. As long as your choices are not abusive, you and Nick make the choices for what you consider safe and unsafe for your child. That's it.
When your abilities as a parent are insulted with words like "crazy," the right answer is not an explanation as to why you believe your decision, the right answer is "Fuck you too."
Besides, your baby will grow up respecting other people if he sees his parents treated with respect, and that's more important that germs.
I am the ultimate authority on this because I have a child. ;D
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You make a good point. As long as my decision doesn't actually hurt anyone, why get all fussy about it.
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Of course I do. I am a parent. NOW BOW TO ME!
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We started taking Steve out at 6 weeks. Before that your usually too much of a wreck anyways to go anywhere.
Only thing I would worry about with the fair is sun. Babies under 6 months can't wear spf, so you'll need to do some good shade work to keep him from burning...I assume he'll inherit your fair skin as my son did. Oh boy, he's a whitey....
Always do whats right for you, and follow your instincts. :)
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I agree with the sun thing - I'm getting the carseat/stroller combo thing so hopefully if I keep the blinds up that will keep him protected, but I will take caution! god knows I burn like a mofo.
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I have tap class until about 12noon, then I am home by 1 at the latest. Gimme a call, I should be home.
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As I understand it, there is some evidence to show that the rise of allergies in people has to do with how little exposure they get to things when they're children.
But, in general I think it's just generally kind of rude to offer unsolicited parenting advice. That above wasn't meant as advice, just a pointer to a possible fact you may want to check out for yourself and take into consideration if you feel it's worthwhile. Not the same as advice at all. Really. :-)
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Not saying you're wrong, just adding a data point. Though, it seems, a data point you already knew about so I guess it's not really adding. :-)
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There is actually a correlation between owning a cat when you are really young and having less allergy/asthma problems.
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