Am I crazy?

[ksjayhawkfan]

I think a month old is still a little young. And as a PP said, I would never be able to handle Disney that soon after giving birth. We are taking our new baby, who will be about 3 months old at the time, when we go the last week of October. Good luck with your decision

 

[Dorisk3]

I don't really think it's a good idea to take a one month old to Disney for many reasons. As previous posters have stated, the heat is really bad in Sept. Not to mention also the whole immune system thing. But really it's more of an issue of the mom. A one month old is actually a lot of work- if you plan on nursing- you'll have to stop somewhere every 2 or 3 hours (or more!). A baby that small obviously can't be taken on anything. It's too hot also for something like a Baby Bjorn.

I know it's so tempting to want to visit Disney- but it's going to be difficult and not as much fun. I didn't read all the posts- but to the OP- is this your first? If so, believe me- even though you will need a "break"- running around in hot Sept in Disney is not a break. I would wait until next Sept. or next year- at least until the baby is 6 months old, even better a year old. Disney is not going anywhere- it will still be there to enjoy when the baby is old enough!

 

[Zeebs]

I would probably do a day trip but couldn't be bothered at 4 weeks trying to do a whole holiday. Germs wouldn't bother me plenty of germs every where you take them. We took Seth away over Christmas for 2 weeks he was 6 weeks old then and surrounded with kids, at a holiday resort, in the winter and he did just fine. Although everything was nice and close to walk to and we had our own villa - not connected to anyone else. Just depends how you all feel about it.

Personally I would wait until they will get a bit out of it.

Kirsten

 

[Chester's Mum]

I don't really think it's a good idea to take a one month old to Disney for many reasons. As previous posters have stated, the heat is really bad in Sept. Not to mention also the whole immune system thing. But really it's more of an issue of the mom. A one month old is actually a lot of work- if you plan on nursing- you'll have to stop somewhere every 2 or 3 hours (or more!). A baby that small obviously can't be taken on anything. It's too hot also for something like a Baby Bjorn.

I agree with the above poster, but would add, when baby is a month old, most moms are not yet back to full strength. At that stage, I was still in the "you nap when he/she does" mode. I don't know if this is your first baby, but if it is, don't think that you'll just jump out of bed and go on the way you always did. It takes a while to recover your old energy back, due to sleep deprivation, nursing, extra laundry...

Whatever you decide, make sure you plan to move slowly, stop often and take time to rest. Good luck.

 

[tazdev3225]

I have gone to the pediatricians office with all of my grandchildren, the youngest is 7 months old, and I know that the baby's doctor will be totally against it. My DD's were told they were not allowed to take the babies to the malls, parks or anything else before at least 8 weeks old. They were allowed church only because I have a very small church, avg 30 people, and that was after 1 month,
I agree with the other posts that the heat is a huge consideration, infants can get heat stroke very easily because they are still having problems regulating their body temperatures.
There is also the sleep factor for you and those in the other rooms. Wait awhile so there is a memorable experience for all.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

My friend too a 3 month old at the end of June. She said it was awful. She said the heat was unbearable for her and she spent the whole time protecting him from the sun. She had a 4 month old right now and she is waiting until he is older to go if she goes during the summer.

I would be thoroughly exhausted on a trip. I'm still half asleep for the first 6 months!

 

[LilGMom]

I wouldn't take a baby that young. My main concern is the heat. The heat in Sept. can at times feel suffocating and dehydration would be a concern. The germ thing is another concern and if you'd be flying the pressure on the infants ears and germs in the airplane is another concern. I'd wait.

The earliest my two boys went was when they were ten months old and six months old and that was in December so the heat wasn't an issue, we all had our routines down and they were sleeping through the night.

 

[StratMan]

My wife and I took our 3yo girl and 1mo boy to Cape Cod last year and, based on that experience, I wouldn't recommend a Disney vacation. We had a great time at the Cape because the house we rented was practically on the beach so we could easily adapt to whatever the baby needed at any given time. We could also split-up and adjust our schedule as often as was necessary. WDW would obviously be a very different environment. Aside from the health concerns for both mom and baby, which are probably valid, I don't think you would be able to enjoy the vacation anyway. Even in a best-case scenario, you're feeding, burping, changing, napping, and otherwise tending to the baby almost constantly at that age.

 

[Markstudy]

Do babies like the rain? Lots of rain, and then chills from the AC, then back into the heat.

Hurricane season... you never know when you'll get stuck for 72 hours somewhere with no electricity. Or stuck for long time in an airport.

 

[polyfan60]

I don't think you should do that because first off they won't be able to enjoy much of what the the parks have to offer and also like everyone else said Florida is too HOT for a one-month old child.

 

[normmo]

I have to agree with all the other posters that one month is too young. Plus (and I think someone might have briefly mentioned this) if you end up with a c-section you will NOT be able to do Disney four weeks later. Better to wait and go when it's better for both mom and baby. Luckily for us Disney isn't going anywhere!

 

[PrincessV]

Has this been beaten to death - may I add my voice to the naysayers? Please don't plan a trip with a one-month-old. ESPECIALLY in Sept.

I live down here and did bring my 4-month-old to EP for a half a day in Sept. He did okay, but really couldn't have done mroe than that. It's HOT, brutally hot, and as others have said, you must take precautions against the sun and heat. A 1-month-old cannot regulate his/her body temperature well enough to handle the constant changes from hot outside air to inside AC.

Plus, ther'e NO WAY I could have handled WDW myself 1 month after giving birth.

 

[happyindisney]

Ok, I am going to go the other way. Flame me if you want...but I say it's completely up to you.

Babies are born every day in Florida. (For the posters who say it's too hot in FL for babies.) One month after both of my children were born, I was ready to get out of the house!! With careful planning and precautions, I think you and the baby can have a wonderful trip. At one month old, most babies just sleep and eat. ( I have two and I remember.) We took our youngest, who is now 2, when he was three months old. There are lots of places to nurse or feed the baby that is indoors and cool. Plan lots of breaks for mom and baby. Plan lots of indoor attractions. Bring lots and lots of baby clothes or quarters for the washing machines. Remember Purell for your hands. Your hands would transfer a lot more germs than they would ever get from walking around at Disney. The little one can do most of the rides with you except the big roller coasters. For those, make sure you baby swap so everyone enjoys their trip. (the time spent waiting on baby swaps is perfect for nursing or cooling off looking around a shop or spent at the Baby Care Centers) Be prepared for your plans not to go exactly as you want.

Most of all, I say go and enjoy yourselves. What a wonderful memory for you as the parents and you can show pictures to the baby of their first trip to the World when he/she is older. Don't let others tell you how to live your life. Make the right decision for your family!

 

[madthemouse]

Yes!

 

[MrJT]

Take a one month old? I can't imagine taking a one year old to Disney!
When the ex and I went to Tokyo Disney, we didn't take our daughter, and she was a little over a year old at the time. Then many years later I went to Disneyland (my last trip there actually) with my wife, daughter, parents, sister, niece, aunt, cousin....anyways, my niece was two, and we got there when it opened, went straight to Star Tours, and got cut off! Well, really my niece and either my sister or my dad got cut off. And that was just one of many things that she couldn't do.

 

[sarahlovesmickey]

I would also be more concerned about the heat. Babies that young have a very difficult time regulating their temp. I wouldn't be so worried about the germs; heck, you can get more germs by walking into WALMART. YUCK!
Also, at 4 weeks post partum, I still had stitches in (sorry if TMI) and that much walking would have left me miserable. =(

 

[amdisney1107]

I agree!!!

 

[amdisney1107]

That "I agree" was meant for happyindisney's post. It's good to hear other opinions especially since you asked but ultimately you do what you feel you can handle. Don't feel guilty if you still want to go and give it a try!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I understand children are born everyday in Florida but going to Disney is different IMO. Being outside for hours at a time in the heat and sun.

I was ready to get out of hte house at one month after having my kids but not to talk around a busy themepark for hours either. Lack of sleep, nursing every 2 hours, having an active 6 years old too. Just too much for ME!

 

[StratMan]

Don't let others tell you how to live your life. Make the right decision for your family!

By "others," do you mean the people who don't agree with you? I didn't see any posts containing instructions on how to live. The OP asked for opinions and advice and that's what she's getting.