Boundaries I am Putting In Place for When Baby is Born
November 26, 2025
We love our families and friends so much, and we know they are already so in love with Baby, but this is our first baby, and there are some boundaries that are being put up to protect their fragile little immune system. It is flu season, so we are going to be a little over the top, and we know that, but we want to keep Baby as safe as we can.
no kissing baby at all anywhere on their body - this one is so wildly important, especially because Baby is going to be born this month, filled with family visits, sickness, and public places. Baby’s immune system is so fresh and new, if any family or friends kiss Baby they will immediately be asked to leave
no unannounced visits - as an introvert, this is already my worst nightmare, but even more so when we are battling sleep deprivation and learning about a whole new family member. any and all unannounced or uninvited visitors will be asked to leave
no visits in the first 30 days - we are planning on having family come and meet Baby at the hospital, but as soon as we get home, we need to be able to learn about Baby and get into a new routine those first 30 days ( at least )
no cousins - I feel harsh and honestly pretty horrible with this rule, but we have some school aged nieces and nephews, and their big kid germs are simply too much for a little tiny baby, and if you know anything about elementary-ish aged kids, it’s that they are always sick in the fall
These rules are going to be hard to follow, and I know that. We have such a wonderful support system that just wants to love on Baby, and we truly feel so spoiled by the amount of love Baby is already getting, but we need to protect them the best we can in these crucial first 30 days of life!
