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I never want to scare anyone but the reality is that having a newborn during RSV season can be scary. When my daughter was in the PICU as a brand new baby (17 days old) the doctors told us that RSV is the #1 cause of hospitalizations for kids of all ages, year round. The thing that makes RSV extra hard is that it’s airborne, so it sticks around in the air for hours. Which is why it’s so important to avoid crowded places or gatherings if you have a newborn. As hard as it is to miss out, there will be more holidays and chances to celebrate once baby is less vulnerable. Before leaving I asked the ICU doctors how we could protect her from other illnesses coming home with her older brothers and this is what they shared. ➡️ Wash your hands every single time before touching the baby. So if you’re playing with your toddler and baby cries, wash your hands before helping baby. ➡️ If someone is sick, quarantine them away as much as possible and thoroughly clean the high traffic areas and spaces they used. These wipes are hospital grade with bleach - will kill even norovirus. ➡️ Getting outside or opening up windows can help air out germs during the winter. We opened them for short periods daily when we got home. ➡️ Visitors should wash hands and wear masks when holding the baby. RSV for an adult may feel like nothing and it can be very serious for babies and older children too. I’ve done a lot of chats about this since my daughter was in the PICU in hopes it will help others avoid this experience. Give me a follow and check out my RSV highlight for more! moms • new mom • new parents • pregnant • winter baby • sick season • RSV season • hospitalization • how to protect a newborn •

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