How to shoo the sick people away

[allycat06]

Colostrum and BM can help to boost immunity but it certainly won't prevent a newborn getting sick...silly MIL! My DH got the flu shot last year a few weeks before DS was born, he still got sick, quite sick actually. It's hard but if it's something you are truly concerned about then you just have to stand your ground. If you're worried about hand washing keep some of that hand sanitiser liquid at handy and get them to use that before going anywhere near bubby. DS was a winter baby too so I was very firm about no sick people coming over. Perhaps if you make it very clear to the ILs that they won't be welcome if they're sick then perhaps they'll make more of an effort with hygiene so they can see their grandchild. It might make you a bit unpopular but the health of your newborn is paramount and looking after a sick one os just more work for you. Goodluck!

[Asparagus and Lemons]

Thanks, I know this is just the begining of the in-laws telling us how to raise our kids based on what 'they did'

[Nai]

Thanks, I know this is just the begining of the in-laws telling us how to raise our kids based on what 'they did'

And look what happened - your DH gets sick ALL the time. Perfect opportunity to tell them that they will do it your way

[Vixstar]

Don't you love inlaws!!!!! BM does not prevent them from getting sick. I had a 2 week old baby with a massive head cold (thanks to MY mother ) and before that a month old baby with a head cold! (thanks to Mother Nature that time I think!)

I say, keep some fly swats handy and when sickies get toooooooo near....swat them!

xxxx