If mom has a cold how can i prevent my newborn from getting it to?

Not likely to catch: Breastfeeding an 8-week-old makes it less likely she'll catch the family cold. In addition to immune factors and targeted antibodies in breast milk, young babies do still have some remaining protection from respiratory viruses transferred from their mothers before birth, making colds less likely. The peak age for colds is 6 to 12 months old, when inherited immunity is fading.

Mask & hand washing: Wearing a mask and good hand hygiene may prevent spreading the respiratory infections to your newborn. Breastfeeding is another protective measure for a newborn from getting infected.