Top Rules For Visiting Parents Of A Newborn

The postpartum period is the time when families need the support of their families and friends the most! Be a gentle, considerate visitor who puts the family’s needs first by noting the following. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered and appreciated for years to come!

1. Call before paying a visit. Don’t arrive unannounced.

2. Do not go empty handed. Take a gift with you. Gift must be meaningful and relevant.

3. Make yourself useful without waiting for your friend to ask. If she has older kids, offer to watch or take them out for a few hours, so the new parents can have one less thing to worry about for a few hours.

4. Offer to run errands or help with a house chore if needed. If you can’t get a paid help to do chores.

5. Make your visit short, but meaningful. Remember, new moms need plenty of time to rest. Do whatever you can to help the parents.

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6. Do not criticize or offer unsolicited advice. Keep your high-handed opinions to yourself.

7. Lend a listening hear.

8. Put your phone on silent and try not to speak so loud so you won’t interrupt baby’s sleep.

9. Wash and sanitize your hands before carrying the newborn.

10. Bring cooked or fresh vegetables and fruits along with you for the whole family. Call to find out the new parents’ preferences before cooking or order a take out for them.

11. Leave sick kids at home and don’t visit if you are sick yourself. You don’t want to infect the new parents and baby with your sickness.

12. In place of chatting throughout your stay, see and ask how you can be of help.

What would you add to this list?