Is it really so dangerous to let people touch your newborn? What a pediatrician wants you to know:
I recently heard about the new trend of hanging cute signs on strollers that say “Please don’t touch my baby.” Many parents of infants are doing this to keep strangers from touching their baby .Babies are vulnerable, especially newborns. Their defense system against bacteria and viruses is quite limited. And premature infants are even more at risk. We vaccinate to boost that immune system against serious infections, but those vaccinations don’t happen until 2 months of age.
Some viruses that may not even create symptoms in an adult or an older child can pose serious hazards to a young baby. Although viruses like respiratory syncytial virus or parainfluenza may just cause a runny nose in a 5 year old, they can cause a newborn to have pneumonia, potentially sending him to the hospital. And sadly, viruses, including the flu, do circulate more in the fall and winter months.
1. Making sure you and other caregivers wash your hands before touching him. Wear a mask if you have a cold. 4. Make sure your baby gets enough sleep, about 16 hours a day. This can also help his immune system.
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