Absolutely it makes it special for the whole family and i would hate for him to feel left out.

Definitely wanted to but restrictions prevented it. I was lucky to only stay in hospital for 36 hours my little miss was able to meet her brother at home.

We had our 23 month old come and visit each day. He had small interactions with our newest addition but we felt it was important he meet her and see her afew times before she come home.

Yes! Mostly due to necessity as we live interstate away from family so my partner had to bring our 3 year old into hospital over a few days – he was also there when I went in for my cesarean (very lucky to have the staff be super accommodating and mind him while I went in for surgery).

While it was nice for him to come in for a visit, having him there for extended periods of time was a bit much so my partner would just take him home. It meant less time with my partner but honestly I needed the rest.

With the Covid restrictions we had to apply for an exemption with our hospital to allow our 3 year old to visit, I believe any kids under 12 weren’t meant to be allowed in without an exemption.

My sister in law came with our 2 year old son the day his sister was born. We had been without him for 4 days and had never gone a night without him. He was way too excited to stay long but he loved seeing his new baby sister and was just what I needed after having a caesarean. This was during covid restrictions at our hospital too.

Yes we did this with all our kids they all came up to the hospital to meet the their new siblings everything.

Yes! We were in the thick of it in April 2021 when my daughter met her baby brother the day he was born. She came in everyday (5 days) till we went home and she just loved being around him.

We took the girls up to the special needs nursery while bub was there. It helped them to understand why he couldn’t come home and why Mum was away so much. We just kept the visit quick so they didn’t get bored and cause any issues.

Most definitely, they couldn’t wait! Mind you my girls were 10 & 7 when their baby brother came along.

This is really timely for me, trying to decide how to introduce my toddler to the baby. I think I couldn’t not see my toddler for too long so she’d have to come and visit.

I definitely would if I could. It would be such an experience for the siblings

We did, as it was the cutest thing and wanted to let them meet bub aa soon as she was born

Pre COVID yes! Unfortunately with my recent baby born August, the hospital wouldn’t allow children to visit. It’s a load of bull.

I only have one child, but if I had another baby I would definitely be including my child in meeting their baby sibling at the hospital.

I had my babies pre COVID and yes totally. My eldest son (and my mum) were the only visitors I had for 24 hours after the birth of my youngest.

Pre covid yes. I had 1 baby in covid time and couldn’t have anyone

No, we bought baby home to meet his big brother.

Yes my Son came to meet our new baby and his brother….we bought a toy to give him and said it was from the baby….he was 4 at the time.

Yes, I had my first born come visit whilst I was in hospital after having 2nd born. Was a good thing for my daughter to visit and meet her little baby brother. In the end it is your choice.

It’s totally up to you. For me, when my 2nd was born, it was nearly a 2 hour drive to the hospital from home. So we decided it was better for our 2yo to wait til we were coming home for him to meet his new sibling