Am I crazy?

[hawkeyesparks]

What are your thoughts on taking a one month old to WDW in September?

Anybody ever do this?

Am I crazy?

I would like some thoughts on this before I go any further with this.

 

[princessmom29]

My only concern here ould be that a child that young's immune system is not cmpletely developed. It could pick up something it that kind of crowd that would be worse for him/her. Also the first set of vaccinations would not have been given. This is why most child care centers won't accept an infant before 8 weeks. If you do decide to go be extra careful.

 

[Sandy Fisher]

Depending on the weather (which is totally unpredictable!) you'd have to be especially careful of the hot sun -- which is still very hot in September. And the air-conditioned buildings and attractions. Also you'd have to avoid a lot of the rides because they just really aren't suitable for one that tiny. They even "warn" audiences about sudden, loud noises that might frighten children. I know some babies will literally sleep through anything, but it should be considered. And I've seen tiny ones in "snuglies" or whatever they're called now, who seemed to be totally comfortable and sound asleep, but bear in mind the things you won't be able to do. Unless you have a grandparent or two with you who can hold or tend to the baby while you do rides or attractions, I'd do some research into what you CAN do before making reservations. Honestly, I dearly love little ones and they are adorable and everyone ooh's and aah's over them at the parks. But those people aren't babysitting while being at Disney!! Best of luck.

 

[Chuck65]

My only concern here ould be that a child that young's immune system is not cmpletely developed. It could pick up something it that kind of crowd that would be worse for him/her. Also the first set of vaccinations would not have been given. This is why most child care centers won't accept an infant before 8 weeks. If you do decide to go be extra careful.

I totally agree. A newborn coming in contact with that many people............nope not me.

 

[GovieMom]

Our daughter came down with spinal meningitis (thankfully, the viral type) at the age of 4 weeks. So I would absolutely discourage you from taking a one-month old to WDW. Their immune systems are just too fragile!

 

[MEK]

I would never take a one month old to Disney, but I am sure some people would.

 

[chessie]

I definitely would not take a one month old on a major vacation anywhere. He/she has not even gotten their sleep cycles down at that point. You would be disrupting any routines that your are trying to establish. I also agree with what was previously stated about their immune system. Who knows what people are carrying around the parks with so many visitors from so many parts of the world. I'm not even sure that you would be ready to be walking around the parks at that point. Some people hit the ground running after giving birth. Others take some time to ease back into it. I would say, Give yourself a rest and your baby some time before undertaking such a monument event.

 

[JESW]

Others will chip in with concerns for a child that young - but what about the people rooming next door listening to a newborn crying throughout the night?

Personally, I would not take a child that young to the parks. I would not have been able to do it physically myself one month after the birth of either or my two children.

Jill

 

[Rora]

I really think it is a NOT smart idea to take a child that young. Not only are their immune systems fragile, it's just too stressful. Wait a little bit longer.. trust me, they won't remember it anyways! haha.

 

[princessmom29]

I didn't think of it but a pp is right. I am assuming you are the dad in this endeavor when I say this: I was NOT physically able to do disney a month after giving birth. Something else to consider.

 

[Tink888]

I agree with the other posters. Too many people and germs, too much going from the hot sun to air condition, too much stimulation. The baby isn't going to remember it and I don't think you'd enjoy yourselves that much either for the sheer fact that you're going to be too busy and too exhausted taking care of baby.

Also a good point about the resort neighbors - babies are up every two to four hours to eat. I wouldn't want to be in the room next to a baby that was up all night.

Also, the baby hasn't even been born yet and babies aren't always on time. You could end up being faced with the choice of taking a two week old baby to Disney or losing money on cancellation fees. Not to mention that all the walking at Disney is workout for most of us who haven't just given birth and with a baby that young, I would be uncomfortable being that far from the pediatrician. JMO

 

[staceymay00]

Nope, I would not...too hot and too many germs. September is really quite hot and humid.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

What are your thoughts on taking a one month old to WDW in September?

Anybody ever do this?

Am I crazy?

I would like some thoughts on this before I go any further with this.

We were there last September and the heat was almost unbearable. It was almost too much for my 10, 7, 6 and 5 year old children. I can't even imagine having a 1 month old out in heat like we endured. Also, I can't imagine walking around WDW 1 month postpardom. I remember still being very tired at that point and also sleep deprived from nursing every three hours. It would not be a fun WDW vacation for me, but that's just my opinion.

 

[dvc at last !]

Too many people, germs and noise !

 

[love__goofy]

I think I would wait until late October or early November at least when it is a little cooler. I know with all 4 of my children I could have been ready to go physically in a month, but my concern would be the heat and possibility of sunburn....not so much the germs. I know their immune systems are fragile, but my doctor told me that infants actually have their mother's immune system in them until about 6 months of age. That is why after about that point, a lot of parents find their little ones with colds, that they just can't get rid of totally. They actually are building their own immune system until about 18 months of age.

My doctor always told me just to be a little more careful....I mean going to the grocery store, or attending any kind of community function, or even a sibling could bring it home from school, daycare, or gymnastics.

That being said, most of the sunblock says six months and older...my doctor's advice was he would rather have block on, then to burn. I think the worst part would be the heat, and the sun being so strong that if you were to take a baby out of a stroller, often of course, being that young, you have more of a risk of burn.

If you decide to go Good Luck, and just be extremely careful with the sun. Best wishes to a great pregnancy and a healthy little one when he/she comes.

 

[divawife]

No, there is no reason to take a child this young

 

[princessmom29]

I think I would wait until late October or early November at least when it is a little cooler. I know with all 4 of my children I could have been ready to go physically in a month, but my concern would be the heat and possibility of sunburn....not so much the germs. I know their immune systems are fragile, but my doctor told me that infants actually have their mother's immune system in them until about 6 months of age. That is why after about that point, a lot of parents find their little ones with colds, that they just can't get rid of totally. They actually are building their own immune system until about 18 months of age.

My doctor always told me just to be a little more careful....I mean going to the grocery store, or attending any kind of community function, or even a sibling could bring it home from school, daycare, or gymnastics.

That being said, most of the sunblock says six months and older...my doctor's advice was he would rather have block on, then to burn. I think the worst part would be the heat, and the sun being so strong that if you were to take a baby out of a stroller, often of course, being that young, you have more of a risk of burn.

If you decide to go Good Luck, and just be extremely careful with the sun. Best wishes to a great pregnancy and a healthy little one when he/she comes.

This is not completely correct. Pentameric antibodies do NOT pass the plecental barrier and are not secreted in breast milk and it takes 2 weeks to two months for infants to begin producing them. This is why group beta strep it so dangerous, infants have no immunity and there is a 50% mortality rate when it is passed from mother to child. That is why all mothers get a GBS test at 34 weeks. Sorry, I did my undergrad thesis on antibody response in infants to GBS. Anyway, infants do not have a completely developed immune system untill at least 3 months of age.

 

[love__goofy]

Just for my own curiosity, are you saying there is a 50% mortality rate just in GBS. Isn't this something that is passed while the baby is inside the mother or when coming out, and not something they can "catch" at the parks?

Also, is Pentameric antibodies the only antibodies infant or human carry? I seriously have no idea, I just put my trust in my doctor....I assume he would not lie to me.


On the other note, my daughter, did come down with a 100.5 degree fever at 31 days old. She was immediately taken to the hospital, had a urine test and blood test. They decided against a spinal tap, because she was 31 days and not under 28 days old. Apparently, there is a big difference in what the can fight in a matter of days. My DD just had a virus and is now a happy 2 year old. She has 3 older brothers, and whether they brought it home to her, she got it at the grocery store, or an extended family member carried the virus, I will never know. I personally, just feel that taking your child to a doctor's office with a ton of sick children in the waiting room, can't be too much better than Disney.

 

[buzzgirls&dad]

When my SIL had my DN and he was only six weeks old my other DB was getting married and her Peditrician recommend that she not fly with a child that yound as it had something to do with a babies ears. For the first month I know my Peditrician said to limit time spent in crowds. I also wound up with a C-section and would not have felt like a trip to WDW at one month.

 

[GovieMom]

I personally, just feel that taking your child to a doctor's office with a ton of sick children in the waiting room, can't be too much better than Disney.

But you don't HAVE to go to Disney, so why take the risk.