21/10/2026
A little reminder as we head into RSV and flu season… 🦠
PLEASE stop expecting to visit newborn babies just because they’ve arrived.
Newborns have such tiny, immature immune systems, and RSV, flu and other viruses that might feel like “just a little cold” to you can be incredibly serious for them.
If you’re sick, STAY HOME.
If you’ve been around someone who’s sick, please be honest with the parents.
Wash your hands before touching the baby.
Please don’t kiss newborns, especially on their face or hands.
And parents, you are NOT rude for saying no visitors, asking people to wait, or protecting your baby during the first few weeks and months. You do not owe anyone access to your newborn.
Your family’s feelings can recover from waiting a little longer. A baby getting seriously ill is a risk no parent should have to take just to spare someone’s feelings.
A visit can wait. A newborn’s health is worth protecting. 🫶🏼
