One frustrated mother recentlysharedon Reddit that she has banned her husband’s family from seeing her child, after they deliberately disobeyed her visiting rules. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies from concerned readers.
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But this mother has decided her in-laws aren’t allowed to see the child until they understand not to put her at risk
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Babies can become ill very easily
When a new member of the family is born, it’s hard for anyone to keep their cool. Everyone wants to spoil the child, take as many photos as possible, cuddle her, sing to her and more. But as adults, we also have a responsibility to prioritize the child’s safety. With their immune systems just starting to develop, babies are prone to coming down with colds during their first year of life.
In fact, Mary Anne Jackson, M.D., a pediatric expert at Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics in Kansas City, toldParents.comthat babies often have 6-12 infections before they even turn one. “That’s up to 120 days of the year they may be sick,” Jackson noted.
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It’s wise to keep visitors to a minimum for the first few months of a child’s life
“They’ve never been sick, never been exposed to illnesses, and as adults, we have to be careful and not come around them if we’re feeling even a little off,” Dr. VanVleet explains. “Babies can’t get a flu shot until they are 6 months old, and while they are carrying some of their mother’s immunities, it’s better not to take the chance.”
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Parents have the right to set boundaries on who is allowed to see their children and when
While it can be challenging to set boundaries with family members, the most important thing parents of a newborn can do is prioritize their child’s safety. Dr. VanVleet recommends that moms and dads set ground rules with visitors about when they can come and what the prerequisites are for their visits.
Readers assured the mother that she made the right decision to protect her child
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