After an infant leaves the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, it can be tempting to broadcast the wonderful news to anyone and everyone, and to invite all loved ones immediately to come meet the newest addition to your family. However, there are some important tips and guidelines that parents should be mindful of during this critical period. The amount of guests who visit the house should remain limited. Those who do come to visit should be reminded to disinfect and clean their hands prior to handling the infant, and under no circumstances can they be permitted to smoke in the home. The new baby also should not be taken out to crowded areas like a supermarket or galleria. These and other tips will ensure the baby’s continued health.

Key Takeaways:

• Infants who have been in the neonatal intensive care unit are more vulnerable to risk of infection than other infants
• The amount of guests who visit the house should remain limited, while people who do visit should be reminded to cleanse their hands prior to handling the baby
• The new baby also should not be taken out to crowded areas like a supermarket or galleria.

“You’ve finally brought your baby home from the NICU and you’re looking forward to taking her out into the world and introducing her to your friends and family. But before you send out a group text telling everyone to come on over, we have some tips to keep in mind.”

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