Both a newborn’s immunity and health are delicate. It is therefore advisable to wait a few weeks to meet a new baby unless you can’t resist the temptation to see the little bundle of joy that is your sister, brother, best friend, or a close coworker. However, the first thing to keep in mind is to keep your stay as brief as possible if you must.
The main reason for this is that the couple and their caregivers already find giving birth and the disrupted sleep cycle to be extremely taxing, so by staying longer, you can be taking away from their downtime.
Be careful not to bring huge teddies or flowers to greet the newborn. It would be ideal to bring some lovely and colorful balloons, lots of newborn outfits (since the parents will need them), hand sanitizer, or, even better, a gift card to a baby store so the parents may choose what they want to buy.
Additionally, don’t wait for someone to tell you to wash your hands.
Speak softly when you are around the baby and mother. Before that make sure that you check with the husband if your visiting time is fine.
If you have kids, it is best to leave them behind. A hyper toddler is the last thing new parents want to handle – craving for your attention, refusing to sit quietly and shouting out loud.
The most important thing to consider before scheduling your visit is to make sure that you do not visit the new born if you are under the weather.
Last but not the least, do not expect to hold the baby.
