New baby in the parks

[DisneyJen0504]

As the post above says, "Disney is not going anywhere..." A baby that little is too precious to take the risks mentioned above.

I agree. Postpone the trip.

 

[AyaneEin]

I agree that it can be done.. I was the one in the earlier post (we went a few weeks ago & I took my 6 week old)... however... I wouldn't take a 2-3 week old in Sept.. I know I sound awful, but mom really should be kicked back bonding w/ her newborn... If she goes, have her go to the parks in the early morning and return back to the room before the heat sets in and nap/feed in the a/c (plus the younger ones are going to need a nap as well or I fear for you in the evening when the crabiness kicks in)... then perhaps venture back out for an early diner at a resturant in the park and afterwards walk around a bit and then return b4 fireworks as they can harm new ears... I wouldnt bring the baby out to the pool areas since mom wont be able to enjoy it either (no fun watching everyone else swim when you cant!) instead use that time to shop in the hotel gift shop or take a bus to Downtown Disney or visit another hotel if your staying at one of the monorail hotels (the walk from wilderness lodge to fort wilderness is a shady stroll but remember the mosquitos are bad right now at dusk!!!! It can be done and it can be safe for mom and baby... you just need to put a limit on how much to do and when to do it... we managed for a weekend and kids had a blast and so did I @ 6 weeks postpartum... of course baby could have cared less... but it meant a lot to go as a family... Gl to you

 

[surfgirl]

I'm impressed that anyone has been able to do it!

As a mom of three, I can attest that the first few weeks, you are exhausted, getting used to a new baby, off a sleep schedule, feel like hell, and are overwhelmed emotionally all while being amazed how beautiful this new little creature is! I can't even imagine packing for a vacation, much less traveling and staying somewhere overnight. It wasn't uncommon for my kids to go through 3 outfits a day between spit up and violent runny poops (sorry for the graphic description). How do you do laundry on the road?

I would encourage her to stay home. In fact, encourage is the polite way to put it. Realistically, she is going to be stuck in a hotel room since its so hot in Sept. and newborns can't regulate temperature well. (pools are *definitely* not an option either).

Anyway, good luck! Help her make a wise decision... But also let us know that it was wonderful and we were all wrong!

 

[tinker-kyle]

I just re-read the OP ... and guess what?
it didnt say "should" we go or not go ... it said we ARE going and what advice to you have for us?

so for whatever reason changing the trip is not an option.
personally i wouldnt want to do it ... but "nuff said"

your adult to child ratio is good ... more grown-ups than kids is a wonderful thing. hopefully the 20month old doesnt belong to family with newborn coz toddlers are more work than infants. newborns sleep alot ... sure they're up every few hours, but definitely sleep more than they're awake.

the other kids are big enough to send off with dad and rest of family ... dont need new mom's constant attention. other grown-ups in the group (you didnt say if it were grandma/pa or other relatives) will hopefully be willing to babysit newborn for a few hours (like 2-3) so new mom can see a few things with her family.

new mom should do things are her own pace ... if she's doing the parks do them first thing for a few hours and then get out of the heat. baby should be covered ... lightweight long sleeved jammies ...
i'd be more worried about UV exposure than staying cool. spend plenty of time in the shows. stay out of the sun.

check out the baby centers ... they're awesome.

you can have baby supplies like dipaer and forumla (if needed) delivered from wegoshop.com

consider a sling ... but they get hot.

baby will need one of those floppy hats too.

good luck to you and have a magical trip

 

[lovethattink]

I'd seriously consider postponing the trip for SIL. I had emergency c-section with 1st child and recovery time is a good 6 weeks. For my 2nd I had a scheduled c-section. Recover was much easier with a scheduled C, but it still took time. First trip to WDW with baby was at 6 weeks and it was just a 45 min car ride for him. I remember that the turns on the tram were torture on my incision. I wasn't strong enough to handle a whole day at a park. I got tired and sore easily, mostly from lack of sleep. Baby was awake every 2 to 3 hours to nurse. I wouldn't ever consider going at 3 weeks.

 

[Disneyrsh]

It's funny, I was thinking about this thread when I was falling asleep last night and I think if you look at Disney completely differently than how we all usually see it it might be possible to do.

What if she approached Disney as one of those recuperation places that they send rich people to when they get plastic surgery? She won't have to cook, she'll have tons of family around her, if she gets one of the DVC places with a washing machine then all of the dirty laundry generated by a newborn is taken care of, and she can wander out or stay in as she feels like it.

So I think it could be done, although the plane trip is going to be hellish, that's a guarantee. Maybe they're driving? That would be a lot easier.

So, maybe it's all how you look at it?

My suggestion to the OP would then be, get a 1 bdrm or bigger at Boardwalk with a view of the boardwalk so the new mom can sit out on the porch and be entertained if she wishes, and all the laundry and general icky stuff generated by newborns and postpartum can be handled in a flash by the in-room washer and dryer, and if she has to bottlefeed instead of breastfeed the kitchen will come in very handy!