9 Must Follow Rules When Visiting The New Baby

  1. Schedule Ahead of Time

When mom is ready for visitors, make sure to make plans in advance for when you will come by.

Remember that each mom, baby and birth are unique. Just because you were able to visit your friend’s baby the first day in the hospital, doesn’t mean you will be able to do so with your sister.

She may have a different timeline in mind or simply need more time to recover or bond with baby.

“Respect that timeline, whatever it may be, and simply ask if they’re ready for visitors. If not, check back a few days or a week later. When the answer’s yes, suggest a few times that will work for you and let Mom decide what will work best for her.”

The bottom line is to do what is best for mom and baby, not you.