The new family member or group of friends has arrived and you can't wait to look at his face. Anxiety for visit the newcomer It's so many hours after giving birth you are already in the hospital waiting to see who the baby looks like, to give the first gift and see if the parents are all right. However, care must be taken when visiting the newborn's family in its early life. Check out some suggestions on how to behave to visit baby and your parents.
Talk to the baby's family in advance
Before leaving home to visit the family of newborn, talk to the baby's parents over the phone to find out if they prefer to receive maternity or home visits, and when is the best time. In either case, do not arrive suddenly and try to be brief, especially if your mother has to go through a caesarean section. Remember that the moment is delicate, so do not overdo it and visit for a maximum of half an hour.
Wash the hands
Be sure to wash your hands and arms thoroughly before getting close to the mother and baby. This reduces the risk of contamination by viruses or bacteria. Also, never visit a newborn if you have a cold or the flu or any other kind of illness, as the baby is more fragile and can get sick more easily.
Avoid taking pictures
The newborn is still very sensitive to any stimulus from the environment, his eye is not yet ready to receive such light and the flash of cameras can scare him. So let the photo section begin after the baby is one month old.
Organization is key
Remember that the child's family is going through times of adaptation and the situation becomes even more delicate if it is the first child. Therefore, receiving many visits at the same time can be a problem. Agitation can scare the baby and parents may be bothered to pay attention to everyone. Also, many people together favors the spread of disease. Therefore, try to match the other relatives and friends who also intend to visit the newcomer.
Avoid flowers and remember that the baby is not yours
For many people, bringing flowers for a visit is a sign of affection and admiration, however, be careful with this type of gift. In most hospitals, flowers are not allowed in the rooms. In home visits, the flower can be a problem, as it will be one more thing for the family to worry about, so avoid. It's also worth remembering that the baby is not yours, so avoid picking it up. Imagine if all visits decide to pick up the newborn? This can make you very uncomfortable and agitated, so better wait. You will have a lot of time ahead.
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