I have a 1 month old who was almost 4 weeks premature. He is healthy, strong, gaining weight etc.
We have family in the hospital delivering a baby, which we will be visiting. Is it a bad idea to bring the baby? It will be hard to visit without bringing the baby. Our baby will just be visiting the mother and child floor.
2007-10-04 16:23:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just asking because we quickly visited the labour floor tonight to see them and the nurse gave me a peice of her mind about having him there. She said this is not the best place for a baby and once you take them home u don't want to bring them back. I was slightly annoyed but wondered if she was right. The visit was very short and the baby remained in the carrier not handled by anyone.
2007-10-04 16:33:13 · update #1
It was very rude of the nurse to chew you out like that. I was told by my pediatrician that if I had to (or really want to) take my newborn out in public to keep her in her carrier and away from touchy feely people/strangers. Wash your hands before handling him in public ( a small bottle of hand sanitizer does wonders) and keep a "holy" (light crocheted or airated) blanket over the top of the carrier. My child is now a healthy nine month old and did not get sick. Talk to your doctor about suggestions and avoid that rude nurse!
2007-10-04 16:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by silentsoliloquyrose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've thought about the same thing because I'm due in the beginning of December and my daughter will be weeks old when I would have to do Christmas shopping etc.. However I took my son out in the first week to get paperwork on him done and whatnot and he was fine. Just be aware of your surroundings and try not to let son get handled alot by people who see a newborn and think they have the right to automatically touch him.
2007-10-05 00:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by helpful one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you take your baby out in public there is a risk of illness. Has the doctor advised you to avoid crowds? One of my grandsons was born with a heart defect and we had to avoid malls, restaurants, the nursery at church and doctor's waiting rooms (we went directly to treatment room) for many months.
I would probably go ahead and take the baby with you for the hospital visit. Family members understand that you need to be careful with your newborn. Don't let anyone touch doorknobs, etc., and then touch the baby. Demand hand washing!!!! Sounds a little paranoid, I know, but babies can get so sick when they are tiny.
2007-10-04 23:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by Miz D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with bringing your baby out this young. Ultimately, it is a personal preference, but I brought mine out younger than that and never had any problems with them getting sick or anything of the sort, and since you would be going to a hospital of all places, it should really be okay. I mean, they sterilize just about everything, so there really isn't to much that he could get sick from unless you let someone that is obviously sick hold him and touch him. My advice is go for it mommy! He'll be fine!
2007-10-04 23:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by rose_2620 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see anything wrong with it. It is your baby after all, and if you feel safe about taking him there then why not.. Think about it. The labor and delivery floor and post partum is for mothers and baby's.. If new born baby's are safe on that floor then why wouldnt a 1 month old be??
2007-10-04 23:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by auntietawnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't seem the harm in bringing him. I brought my son when he was 4 weeks old to visit a friend of mine who just had a baby in the hospital. We took our son our for the first time at a week old. No problems. :)
2007-10-04 23:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by beachcutie03 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, it should be fine to take the baby with you. I would make sure to definately wash your hands before and after visiting the new family member so no-one spreads possible germs and I wouldn't stay for too long (maybe 1 hr at most).
congrats on your new baby boy too!!
2007-10-04 23:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the floor i was on would not allow non family infants/children to visit. it is not only a risk to the newborn but a risk to your baby as well. a hospital is FULL OF GERMS. i would NOT risk taking my baby there unless THEY were sick. if it was me i would wait to see the new mother/baby after they leave the hospital.
taking the baby out in public is ok, mine went out all the time, but it is the risk of taking a young infant into a hospital full of germs.
2007-10-05 09:01:57 · answer #8 · answered by ladydye_5 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't recommend it because your baby's defenses aren't ready to battle with a cold or flu yet. Sure he seems pretty strong and healthy but try not to expose him. It's better to prevent.
2007-10-04 23:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by Gladicita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
absolutely fine. don't worry about it and about the nurse just ignore her. does she have children? as long as he's healthy and not got a cold that could spreed germs then anywhere is fine as long as hes not crying for hours lol good luck with him,x
2007-10-05 05:17:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋