When to Have Family/Friends Visit Baby?
Hi Mamas!
Question: How are you all planning to handle visits with your newborns? I’ve been reading that newborns don’t have much of an immune system yet, so I’m wondering what everyone feels comfortable with.
How long did you wait before having family or friends over?
My family doesn’t live here, so it would mainly be my husband’s family and maybe 1 or 2 friends of mine.
Just curious what everyone is planning! ❤️
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For me, 6+ months. Especially if the baby is born during flu season
Wow, these first two comment are going to be drastically different! 😅
I am about to have my 3rd baby. We let immediate family come over and hold the baby the day we come home from the hospital. Usually starting at about 1-2 weeks later, or whenever we’re feeling up to it, we let friends come one at a time.
Especially now, I have two young boys who leave the house, go to school, etc. They are just as likely, if not more, to bring something in than anyone else. 🤷🏻♀️
My mom will be with us helping take care of my toddler for a few days, other than that we are asking for no visitors until she starts getting her vaccinations around 2-3 months, and even then we will limit it to a few adults at a time
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