Bringing children to the hospital

Do you think its a good idea to bring an almost 6 month old to a maternity ward??

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I would not. Last week I went to look for my friend in the maternity ward and I left DD with DH.

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I would I brought my 1 year old to see her new cousin at the hospital

She got purelled after we left since she was all over the place
At least with a 6 month old you can control what they touch and where they sit. I'd just make it was okay with the new mommy

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IMO, I dont think so... I know that when cadi was born i didnt really want other babies around her especially when first born.

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Depends on the circumstances.

But no, for the most part, I HATE taking my kids to the hospital for any reason. Too many germs and diseases lurking there.

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No.

I would not and did not want any kids in the hospital when DS was born except when he was in the nursery and I still wont at 9 months bring him around babies now.

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I didn't think so...thanks!

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I don't like to bring DS to the hospital. Sooo many germs lurking everywhere.

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I wouldn't, plus the hospital might not allow a child that young anyway. I know when I gave birth, they stressed no visitors under 12 unless they were a sibling.

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I wouldnt. I did when my sisters baby was born only becuase we had no one to leave her with and my sister insisted. However she came home from the hospital with her first 103 degree fever ever ..so no more hospital visits for her.

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I think its ok. My BF brought her then 2.5 month old to the hospital when DD was born.

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I wouldn't mind at all if you were coming to visit me Stuff like that doesn't bother me.

I brought Andrew when he was about 19 months to see someone that just had a baby. And no one had a problem with it at all.

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I've done it because I didn't have a babysitter but I wouldn't if I had the choice.

Be prepared for the nurses to consider ripping the baby out of your arms. I think the first thing they thought was a baby was being stolen.

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Sure, whats the big deal really? You will be holding your DC (or someone else will), it's not like they will be running around everywhere and causing chaos. I don't see any problem with it.

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when my friend gave birth the hospital said no children under 4, I think.. but I wouldnt take my child to the hospital anyways, they are full of germs...

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When I was in the hospital it didnt matter-they had certain hours where baby was out for grandparents to visit but during general visiting hours ALL babies were in the nursery so it was fine to bring babies or whoever.

I say ask the new mommy if she minds.

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My friend brought her son to the maternity ward when i had my baby. I think it will be okay since that part of hospital isnt sick, its the baby ward.

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I would ask the Mommy. I brought Damien and Jaidy to see there new cousin in the hospital. It also depends on the hospital. Damien was being rambunctious after being there for 20 minutes and the nurse told me if he didn't calm down I would need to leave with him.

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I wouldn't and some hospitals don't allow children who aren't siblings. I also wouldn't want my 6 month old exposed to any of the hospital germs.