Moms with Other 2 Month Olds

I don't think at two months old it matters. If they were a toddler I would say no way go after nap. Nothing worse then a screaming over tired toddler lol!! Two month old children are very flexible and it is best to get them used to things young.

If your errand has to be run at a certain time, then baby will adjust. Most of the time at that age, they will just fall asleep in the car anyway.

I took my infant everywhere with me. She wasn't on a schedule at that young, but as she got older I would do errands after her nap when she was rested. I wasn't concerned with germs; really, at this young she isn't touching or reaching for anything yet. If she fell asleep in the car, I would keep her in her caraway and put it in the stroller or cart. If she was awake, I'd put her in a sling. At this young, babies are very mobile. Get her used to running errands now so she doesn't freak out when she's older and able to get around more.

If you need to go out, go right after feeding your child. If you nurse and pump take a little with you in a bottle too, for the just in case. As a mom and a former professional nanny I just have to say this, don't let anyone touch the baby. So many things are going around and people just don't wash their hands. it is okay to even put a light blanket all the up to your babies chin or even over the carrier if you have the handle up or sun shade up so people don't breath or try to touch. I was always protective of my son and all my charges when I took them out this young. I understand the need to get things done and get out because you too need to have contact with the outside world. It is good for you too.

Maybe try to break errands up two days a week to get out. Go in the morning after you feed your baby and try to be home before lunch time.
You baby will enjoy being out too.

Good luck!

When my son was that young he went everywhere with me, including to the hospital when my mom was having cancer treatments. I also worked for my parents plumbing company and he came to work each time with me. This was not a sheltered child by any means! He took his naps in his carrier, I nursed on the run, it works! Do what you are comfortable with. The important thing is if someone wants to touch the baby make them wash their hands first! Hands off the baby in public is a good rule to have.

Hi,
I have a two month old. I posted a question on here earlier regarding when to take the baby out. I still have not taken her out yet according to all the answers that is just nuts. My pediatrician has me so freaked out about the baby getting sick but when my son was born, his pediatrician was so relaxed about that stuff. But, I know for my 2 month old that when in a car seat, we do go to my mom's, that she sleeps in the car and then at least for an hour after that in the seat when we take her inside so for her it would not matter. My daughter has no schedule at all yet so you are lucky if your little one does.

I know a lot of people love to run errands when their infant is asleep, but I actually always prefer to run errands when my kids are awake. I read this advice in a sleep book when I had my daughter (now 2), that kids sleep much better when there is no motion, and a well-rested child is a happy child. I followed that rule and made sleep a huge priority and my daughter has always been the happiest kid ever. She now actually asks for quiet time and nap time when she needs it. My son is two months old now, and he'll still usually fall asleep while I'm running errands, but I'm starting to look towards putting him on a sleep schedule in which we'll be home while he sleeps and out when he's awake. Plus this schedule makes life a little easier because the baby will sleep more when you're home and you'll be able to cook, clean, etc.

As for if you're worried about germs... with my daughter (first child and winter baby also) I actually made a paper sign with markers, laminated it, and pinned it to her or her carseat saying "Stop... please wash your hands before you touch mine." It was nicer than actually saying "don't touch the baby", but people got the hint, and EVERYONE said what a good idea it was (no one ever seemed offended or thought I was crazy). This time I'm not as worried (second time mom) so I haven't done it yet. I'm also more secure this time around just telling people not to touch him.

I did both, depend on what my options are. I'd rather not to disturb their nap, but sometimes you just have to go.
If it will be a walk in the mall, I do it on their nap time. Because I know they will have enough sleep until it's time to get to the car and headed somewhere else. If it is just a quick in and out, I'd rather do it when they are awake.
2 months old is still easy, they will sleep regardless. But if that's the pattern you set for them, then it will be harder when they are older.

I did both... I just kept her in her car seat anyway... If she was awake, she could watch what was going on around her. If she wasn't, she could sleep. The only thing I did try to plan around was her eating schedule...

I have a 2 month old and take him whenever I can. We still don't have much of a schedule and he rarely sleeps until night... then sleeps for a good 7+ hours straight! So... I just try to go out right after I feed him and hope I get a peaceful hour or two before I have to feed him again!