Hospital and kids

Does anyone know if we can have kid visitors while in the hospital?  I know that since mine will be on Spring Break they will want to come with Mike to see me on Tuesday...and my sister and neice (who's 7) want to come too....didn't know how that worked though...
thanks in advance!!

These days, it does not seem to matter the age of the child visitor if you are on a regular floor.  Your children will certainly be allowed, and your niece should not be a problem either.  If you are worried about it, call the hospital and double check thier policy. Have a great day!

The three times I have been in the hospital (to have a baby, my rny and a hystorectomy) it was never an issue for children to come up and visit me.  I have had my own son, nieces, nephews and friends children and no one has ever stopped them.  You should not have any problems.

I agree with Dawn. Hospitals pretty much do not say anything anymore. They just want you to make sure that the visitors do not spread virus germs. They will supply a mask for them if necessary. In my brother's case with the CVICU, his 7 year old granddaughter was in the room. The parent just has to take into consideration how sensitive a kid is to medical surroundings because they can be scared easily. Chris

When I was At Alexian Bros. this May the rule was no kids on the floor under 12, but they let it slide as long as the kids behave.  The lady in the bed next to me had 7 darlings in the room at once and they were EXTREMELY ill-mannered so the nurse moved her to a private so I could rest.  The next day as I was walking the hall one of the darlings ran right into me at full speed-felt real good w/42 staples.  So the little ones were banned from the floor as they weren't being supervised.  Check w/your nurse-and get Dr. R. to OK it and I'm sure you'll be fine.  Good luck-Hugs-Janet K

Where I work kids are allowed as all the rooms are private.  Children under 12 are not allowed in the Icu or CCU unless the person is dying or close to it.    It is usually up to us (the nursing staff) to determine how long the kids stay and if they are allowed back.  You would be so suprised at what and who people allow in the rooms.   I am very strict with having kids in Isolation rooms.  They just dont belong there and why would anyone want them in there anyway?    There are people who let their babies crawl on a hospital floor!   Hospital floors are the worst for germs-  it grosses me out.   I usually make the kids sit in the waiting room when the pt is in Isolation.  And if they are rowdy I make them leave early also.  I dont forsee a problem with your kids or your niece coming to visit you as long as you are up to it.   Gina 

Doesn't that just about KILL you when people let their babies crawl on the floor? I almost came unhinged once because someone was letting their baby crawl of the floor, all I could think about was all the nasty cooties on that floor that no amount of disinfectant will probably ever kill! And then they STILL let the baby crawl on the floor even after I said something to them...some people are just not too bright! As an aside, other than ICU's, there should be no problem with kids visiting. I work in an ICU, and we let kids visit unless someone is in isolation or on the ventilator, as long as the kids behave well.

OMG It just slays me when I walk in and there is the baby tooling around on the floor, or better yet teething itself on the bed!!!!    And then when you say something the parent looks at you like you have 3 heads.  The best one is of course when they have all the kids piled on the bed with the pt who is on Isolation!!!!   What are you thinking people??????   I also love when the family is using the pt bathroom and the pt is on Iso.......UMMMM dont ya think it may be a good idea to go down the hall?????   And of course the people in the room have no gowns or masks on.   It is just beyond me........Ok I need to get off my soapbox now.  LOL Anywhoo... nice to meet you and welcome.  Gina

Call the hospital to double check but I think it's OK.