Should you visit the hospital when your new grandbaby is born? If so, what do you need to know? Our list of the do’s and don’ts of hospital visits will help grandparents who want to go to the hospital when their new grandchild is born. You’ll want to read our tips before you plan a visit to your new grandchild and his or her parents. You’ve been waiting for this moment for months (maybe even years!). Your first grandchild is due any day now and you cannot wait to meet her. But your excitement is dimmed when your daughter or son explains that they not only don’t want anyone else in the delivery room, they want some time to themselves before anyone else meets the baby. If you’ve had visions of pacing the hallways while waiting for the baby to arrive, or planned to hold your daughter’s hand as she brings your grandchild into the world, this can feel like a major disappointment. But knowing that this is just the first of many times you will have to respect the parents’ wishes, you quickly shift gears and make plans to visit them in the hospital as soon as you can. Not so fast! These days, it’s not a question of just popping into the hospital once you’ve gotten the news the baby is here. There are definite do’s and don’ts for grandparents and other visitors, and it’s important to follow them. Here are some tips to help you navigate hospital etiquette and make the most of your first meeting with your new grandchild. What to do when visiting a new grandbaby in the hospitalDO:
What NOT to do when visiting a new grandbaby in the hospitalDON'T:
Above all, keep your focus on the parents and take your cues from them: This is the time to establish a lifelong attitude of support and respect. New parents need to know you are there if they need you, but that you are confident they will be amazing parents without your input. Your relationship with your grandchild will be stronger for it. While many of these tips are common sense, it’s easy to focus so hard on your new grandchild that common sense goes out the window! Bookmark this post and re-read it when your new grandbaby is born. You may also like:
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