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Same with me what i did first is i put an alcohol beside my baby's cot and if they come to visit i will be the first person to come and take my baby showing them first that i do hand rub with the alcohol while i say this "mommy want to touch you so mummy need to clean her hands first" then from there they got see and follow what i do. I also strictly dun allow them to kiss my baby by me as the mom not kissing my baby.
Yes, my in-laws are like this too. I will talk to them in a firm and polite manner to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before touching my baby. Or ask your husband to talk to them. I have been “scolded” and teased but I insisted by saying that baby is still young and can fall sick easily. You must be the one protecting your baby since your baby can’t protect himself.
Oh dear... can you just keep baby away from them? Ask your husband to explain why to them. You’re doing a good job cleaning her hands. For me, I’m keeping my children at home and if I have to go out, baby’s in the baby carrier facing in, so no one has access to her. Haha.
Be your baby's advocate. You are the one who has to deal with baby if baby falls ill! Continue to remind and make sure your hubby is on board with it to. If they cannot comply, stop visiting them for now, quoting the coronavirus situation as a reason.
Hey, I would suggest talk to your husband about it and also bring up why it can be harmful for your baby. Also, you both should try speaking to your family members about this. I am sure they will understand, keeping in mind the current situation.
I feel you! I even caught her putting baby's hand into her mouth. She also always kissing my baby. My husband already told her many times and she's very sensitive. She said we are too much! *sigh*
Your hubby should be the one telling them off if they are not listening to you. Maybe can also place a hand sanitizer next to baby cot.
Have an open communication and informed them about it tactfully. They are family, they will listen if they want good for the baby :)
how about attach a sanitizer on the cot and put a note there , easy access n gentle reminder visually
I always remind everyone alcohol first before touching my baby. I always have alcohol
Cherlyn