visitors in hospital (kids)

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• pen-37297

  Mar 29, 2008 4:29AM

  hi. i think it's just very small chilren really, due to some younger children having bugs, but i don't think there should be a prob with him visiting as he is a bit older. ask at your mat ward when you have had baby. some units are different to others. xxxx

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• Morighan

  Mar 29, 2008 5:35AM

  The ward I was on didn't allow children that were not direct relatives under the age of 16. Think it's not just bugs it has to do with, but also that some women might need rest and don't want a number of young children shouting, running etc on the ward.

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• alioli123

  Mar 29, 2008 5:36AM

  I'd have thought he'd be fine....
  I took my lo in at 12wk to see my friend's nb and mws didn't say i couldn't! As long as everyone's well. I'd ask at your hosp tho to make sure.
  Good luck for the birth! x

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• TriciaLaraKaylaOakley

  Mar 29, 2008 6:36AM

  I have had 3 kids and come from a large family, as does my oh, we have had no problems with kids visiting us of any ages - regardless of whether they were direct relatives or not. Maybe you should phone your hospital to check before going in just to make sure.
  xxx

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• no3bump

  Mar 29, 2008 9:33AM

  My nephew visited me when my lo was born and he was only 18 months.

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• 3-little-princesses

  Mar 29, 2008 12:38PM

  When my sister has her little one & we were going to visit we thought they might not have allowed Amy in & were prepared for taking it in turns to go in & visit but we didnt have any problems & noone said anything to us. She was only 19 months at the time so I wouldnt think your ohs brother should have any bother.
  
  Hilary x

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• xxxxBOOxxxx

  Mar 29, 2008 3:36PM

  My sister's 7 n they wouldn't let her on the ward even tho we said she was oh's daughter lol. only children of the mum were allowed.

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• waiting4baby

  Mar 29, 2008 4:14PM

  think you just need to ask and maybe make arrangements beforehand then they will know what the new mum wants.
  it wasn't to see a baby but when we went in with 3month old they were ok but said that really they don't like children under 5 coming in as they are more likely to catch bugs etc.....

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• gem1

  Mar 29, 2008 5:54PM

  Our hospital will not allow any children into the maternity ward under the age of 16 unless they are your own children. I think the best thing to do is check with your own maternity ward.
  Good luck with the birth of your little one
  
  xx

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