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Confidence in getting out post birth- Tips to get you out the door.


Hey guys! 


Welcome back to the blog! Today I want to chat to you to build confidence in getting out post birth. Getting out for the first time can be a bit daunting, thinking about everything you are going to need, planning around feeds, expressing, fitting pushchairs etc. 


I'm here today to share a bit of insight and some tips! 


First of all, you just have to do it, plan as best you can and just get out, and whatever happens find a way to deal with it, it won't always go to plan, but the sooner you do it the quicker you will build confidence. 



Top tips to get you out the door. 


-Have a baby go bag- This can have everything in that you might ever need, mine contains the following; Nappies, wipes, change of clothes, muslin clothes, blanket, cardigan, hats, mittens, socks, bibs, ready made formula feeds and a bottle (this is added just before we leave so it can be sterilised). All these items live in there (except the bottle) and are replaced once we return home if they have been used or run out. 


-Take a friend- the first few times it might be an idea to take a friend or family member, this is always helpful as an extra pair of hands whilst you are finding your feet, they may be helpful in grabbing things from bags, taking the baby for two seconds or just being morale support! 


-Start short! Pick a short journey to take first, this might just be to the coffee shop, or a walk around the park, maybe a short stroll into town, starting small means you aren't too far from home so worse case scenario you can always just head back. 


-plan how you are going to travel and pick the layers to suit- Pushchairs are more open so you may need a coat or blanket, and if it's raining then a rain cover, Carrying baby in a sling, the sling counts as a layer and they will also be up against your body heat, you may want a rain cover or larger coat that fits you both in as well. 



-It might help to feed before leaving the house, this can make the baby feel more settled and if you breastfeed make you feel less full so you are also comfortable, then for the first bit of the journey the baby may just sleep!


-Expressing on the go is easy with hands free pumps, there are ones on the market that are eclectic and non electric and are quite inconspicuous, all if you are fine with breastfeeding but opt for combi feeding then it usually helps to feed in place of expressing. 



-Finally- Just give it a go, There are usually places to change nappies, and even some places to feed if you are breastfeeding and not comfortable doing it in public, but if you head out and realise it's all too much then be proud that you have tried and then head back and change the plan for next time. 

Those are my top tips, the more you get out the more comfortable it will all feel then before you know it, you will be going out for longer journeys, and feeding/changing out and about without a care in the world! 


Thanks for reading

Scribble back

Jessie

X x x



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