These times are so unpredictable, and having a new baby during it all can be daunting. Here are some safety tips for bringing home your new little one during the pandemic.
Author: Whitney C. Harris
Whitney C. Harris is a freelance writer and NYMetroParents’ Manhattan and Westchester calendar editor. She lives in Sleepy Hollow, NY, with her husband, a toddler, a preschooler, and a dog.
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