The pandemic, the flu and RSV, all those germs are out there right now.
Helpful tips:
~Place a cover over the carrier, make sure you can still see your baby.
~Have sanitizer on your carrier and bulb syringe in the carrier.
~Do not let anyone around your baby that has any kind of symptoms, such as; runny nose, cough, headache, fever or if they have been exposed to anyone that is sick.
~Keep your family circle small of who can visit your baby.
~No kissing on your baby's face or hands except parents.
~Sanitize once you are home and don't forget to wipe down the door handles.
~Sanitize before you touch your baby if you are out.
~Breastmilk is full of your immunity which protects your baby, so keep feeding/pumping. For the mums that do not have a lot of milk, continue to breastfeed/pump and then supplement after, your immunity can not be replaced.
~If you have other children at school or daycare, change their clothes and wash/sanitize their hands before they touch the baby.
~To the best of your ability, be mindful of what you touch. Think of germs as glitter on your hands.
~Wash your hands, sanitize and keep newborns home as much as you can.