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Visiting new parents: What to do/what not to do
When a new baby arrives, parents can be inundated with requests from friends and family to “just pop round” and meet the little one.
But what do new parents really need in those first few days and weeks and how can visitors best share their pleasure without wearing them out?
Ellie Gibson, one of the hosts of the Scummy Mummies podcast, and parenting blogger Clemmie Telford gave their tips and advice to ѿý Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
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