Outings

I was super anxious about going out of the house alone when my husband went back to work. I started with literally taking walks alone in my neighborhood making sure i was comfortable baby wearing and with the stroller, then I had a meet up with a friend so I knew I would be at a location with support but drove on my own. Just kept taking tiny steps like that until I felt comfortable. I will say for my once I did it a few times the anxiety passed and now I’m super comfortable going out just the two of us

Yes! Just take it slow and go on short trips for a while until you get more comfortable. I have two children now, my 5yo is homeschooled so he has extra curriculars and I’m the one home to take him, didn’t have much of a choice. It’s an adjustment for sure, but find what works for you!

Yes! My advice kind of sucks but just do it. Everything I’ve been scared of has been so easy once I just did it. Go to a place you feel safe with and make it brief. You got this!

It’s hard the first few times but you’ll get more comfortable! It helped me feel more confident about how to respond to her and what to do. Make sure you have a stocked diaper bag and some toys. Always remember you can go home. I’ve had to leave the grocery store before because she was crying and I was overwhelmed. Take a wrap or carrier. My girl hates the car seat so holding her or having her in a carrier when out and about works much better. Start with something close by. We did grocery store, target, drive thru, etc.

I give myself a goal for the day to go out and do something and it helps me. We went to get coffee and chill for a while and it helped us both lol

Yes! I was so anxious the first time. I still get anxious trying anything new for the first time with baby but your confidence builds each time and your world grows. The first time we went and ran a simple errand together I felt like super mom afterwards. You can do it! Just start small and know that it's ok if baby cries, it's ok if you need to leave, you've got this!

Just go for it and pack the essentials! My baby has done so well on outings. He’s mesmerized by the new sights and smells. You might be pleasantly surprised.