June 30, 2013

1.9 Prevention of infection in a newborn baby

Newborn babies can get infection very easily as they have very low immunity. Therefore, to prevent this, the caregivers should wash their hands or use hand sanitizers before touching the baby and, as far as possible, those who have cold and cough should not come near the baby. Difficulty arises when many visitors with their children come to visit your baby. Children usually suffer from cold and cough more often than adults and they can pass infection to your baby when they cough or sneeze while handling the baby. However, you will have to try to prevent this and, if you tell their parents tactfully, I am sure most people will understand. In spite of this, if you cannot avoid children handling the baby then ask them to wear a mask and clean the hands with hand sanitizers before touching your baby.

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