People wanting to kiss the baby?

I think its ur decision just tell family and friends before that way it's not as stressful for you x

I have said the same. Some of my family have the Coldsores virus and I'm petrified of someone giving it to my baby girl. Don't worry about people being funny if they are they aren't truly respectful. Xxxxx

Honestly? I think it’s weird that people want to kiss your baby! I understand they are family and I am by all means from a very cuddly family myself, but when I had my little girl 3 yrs ago in the winter people knew better than to kiss her! You are baby’s mum and what you says go! You absolutely stick to your guns on this & if people don’t like it they can lump it, your baby, your rules💕

I hear this so much!! My family were the same, making me out like I worry too much 🙄 I feel like because we’re telling them what to do they are just moaning about it!! You’d think they’d understand from having a baby themselves

Completely agree with everything that’s been said. You can’t kiss someone’s child if they’ve told you not to! Who does that? No one is kissing my son, I don’t really care whether I’m labelled control freak or not, it’s a hard boundary. Don’t kiss him. It’s very simple. I’ve met so many babies and don’t remember ever kissing the babies and I was fine, so not sure what the issue is.

I find it weird that people want to kiss a baby. It's never something I've thought to do and I have 14 nieces and nephews. Stick to your rules, tell them you aren't risking your babies health for their wants, either they follow the rules or don't bother coming.

Its stupid and I dealt with the same issues. Its awful, you’re already dealing with enough as a postpartum mom. Its easier said than done (I was a totally anxiety mess and couldn’t handle keeping the peace and keeping my boundary) but try to stand strong in your boundaries. I don’t know your family… I asked for no kisses and watched my MIL like a hawk but she did cross this boundary by kissing baby when she was far enough away… so much unnecessary and toxic pressure and I hope that people respect you and your little one. Wishing you the best in navigating this new territory

The answer is simple - MY baby, MY choice. Respect my boundaries or get out - and don’t let the door hit you where the good lord split you 👋👋

My partner and I made the rule no one can kiss our little one (due in 3 weeks) until he’s had his 8 week jabs x

@Emily I still wouldn’t after that. 8 weeks is still so young - you don’t know if people have RSV or carry the herpes virus - not worth it cxx

I’ve had the same thing, I just managed it by sending them videos of baby’s with RSV! Scared them off enough that they all now know they can’t kiss baby when they’re here!! Xx

@Natalie I should’ve made it a bit clear no one is allowed to after 8 weeks except for babies grandparents. On the basis they’re clear of any colds or illness. Firm instructions as they know I’ll kick off ahaha xx