Babies are lovely aren't they?

Babies are lovely aren't they? Holding them, soothing them, not forgetting that new baby smell.

When visiting new parents, remember that the connection between them and their baby cannot be matched. Although you may want to hold the baby and calm them when they cry, chances are there's a mother and/or father wanting you to just hand them back.

They may not want you to of course. They may be exhausted and overwhelmed, happy for you to take baby for a walk around around to try and calm them so they can rest.

Ask though. If the baby cries, offer the baby back.

If you've held baby for a while, hand them back.

If you notice mum in the corner becoming restless or pacing around, hand them back.

They may feel awkward asking and mindful of offending you. Remember it's their baby.

Parents - if you feel your baby needs you and you want them back but someone is hogging them, just walk over and put your arms out. Simply say "come to mummy/daddy" or "I'm going to take her and feed her now", or simply "pass her here please".

A new baby in the family is exciting and there will often be excitement amongst family and friends, but please, don't hog the baby 😊

A side note: save the baby holding and pacifying energy for when they're 2,3,4 years old. I'm pretty sure it will be much more welcomed then (not offered by people so much at those ages though 🤔)