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How to keep babies safe during the novel coronavirus outbreak?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Universal precaution: A lot depends on whether the baby is mobile or not. For non mobile babies, it’s easy. Don’t let anyone or anything touch them that has not been sanitized. Anyone touching the baby should wash their hands. No one with any symptoms should be around the baby. For mobile babies, set aside a specific area where the baby can be mobile, and keep it sanitized. Otherwise, same as above

Answered 5/1/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Wash you own hands (or use sanitizer) often for at least 20 seconds. Wash hands before touching your own eyes, nose or mouth & before touching your baby. . Use a cloth cover over mouth & nose when around others. Stay home as much as possible. Avoid sick people. Distance at least 6 feet from others. Clean/ disinfect frequently used surfaces. Everyone likes to hold a baby - but avoid letting othe

Answered 5/28/2020

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Is it safe to give birth in a hospital during the novel coronavirus outbreak?

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