11 Rules When Visiting A Newborn

Rule #1

ONLY VISIT IF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED

Rule #2

IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE DON'T VISIT

Rule #3

DON'T KISS THE BABY

Rule #4

WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING OR HOLDING THE BABY

Rule #5

DON'T POST THE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Rule #6

DON'T HAVE ANY STRONG SMELLS ON SUCH AS PERFUMES OR CIGARETTE SMOKE

Rule #7

DON'T OVERSTAY YOUR WELCOME, KEEP YOUR VISITS SHORT

Rule #8

DON'T COMMENT ON THE APPEARANCE OF THE MOTHER

Rule #9

IF BABY GETS HUNGRY, PLEASE LEAVE THE ROOM OR DON'T STARE

Rule #10

DON'T GIVE YOUR UNSOLICITED ADVICE

Rule #11

RESPECT THE WISHES OF THE PARENTS

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