AIBU unvaccinated kids near my newborn

[Mamalil2018]

Baby 3 is due in October and my neighbours are ardent anti-vaxxers. I allow my older children who are fully vaccinated to play with their children but with the arrival of a newborn, I'm starting to worry about a) exposing baby to unvaxxed children and adults. Clearly, in public I have no control over who baby is exposed to but when I know my neighbours are def unvaccinated and likely to drop by (the children frequently play with each other) I just wondered whether I need to ask them to keep away til baby has had his first vax or if I am over-reacting??
I know this is a sensitive topic but would really value honest (respectful) opinions!

I personally would avoid with a newborn. There is a shocking rise in measles across Europe and I would not want to put my child at increased risk, even though the risk is still small, of this or any other of the preventable diseases.

I would absolutely avoid and politely explain why. I wouldn't take the risk at all

Thanks lorisparkle, I've been reading a lot about the increase in measles and I'm v conscious of it.

So how do i go about tactfully asking them to keep away?! 😬🙈

I wouldn't bother about tact. Tell them that their selfishness is going to put your baby's safety at risk so they can't see the baby.

I would snood also and did with my newborn.

My first was a sickly baby and we were in and out of hospital with (non serious) virus type stuff and that was stressful enough.

Just explain why and stand firm. My friend thought I was OTT but it's easy to be dismissive when you've not experienced a poorly baby.

I would absolutely avoid with a newborn. They can take their own risk but you don’t need to. Be polite but firm

Definitely keep them at bay until your baby is fully vaccinated and don't worry how they may feel. Hell, they don't care how crass and irresponsible they're being!
Just say, oh it'll be lovely to hook up once Baby is fully immunised [age 4?)

Thanks for the reassurance everyone. Someone has said that if I exclusively breastfeed then baby will gain from my immunity. Is this true? Obviously not something I’m willing to bank on and I’m clearly going to have to bite the bullet and ask the, to keep away!

I agree with the previous posters. Your baby’s safety trumps being polite!

I wouldn’t worry about tact.
They are clearly thick as pig shit for not vaccinating their children despite the current epidemic.
You will have to spell it out clearly.

I wouldn't do tact, just fact.

No baby won't be protected sufficiently by your immunity. The immunoglobulin passed through breastfeeding largely protects against gastrointestinal illness, and confers no protection against things like measles. (Using that as an example as have a newborn myself and measles is my worry). When the baby is born they will have short lived immunity passed to them via your placenta, but this doesn't last long. Immunity to the diseases vaccinated for at 8 weeks fades first, hence them being the first vaccines given. With measles, baby's immunity lasts for about 2 months if your own immunity comes from the MMR vaccine, and about 4 months if your immunity comes from having had measles yourself. However, enough maternal antibodies remain (not enough to prevent illness) to make the MMR vaccine ineffective until baby is around a year old, which is when MMR is given. Babies do have a gap in their immunity, I'd be keeping them away from those children! And tell their parents how selfish they are!

I didn't let anybody near my newborn. Not being funny but I know how kissy and cuddly my family are so that's why I didn't want any visitors for at least a few weeks! Just my preference at the time.

Back in the dark ages all babies were exclusively breastfed. And graveyards up and down the country have headstones dedicated to the memories of babies who died from the measles. It's not sufficient protection.

I am in the exact same position as you as our neighbours are the same and I'm currently pregnant, only one of their children is in the same class as mine so my ds will be around him every day.
I don't know how risky that is to baby to be honest and I work in a gp surgery
I don't feel good about it though and any tips on dealing with it are graciously received

@Mamalil2018 that's bull. Breastfeeding doesn't provide full immunity!

So, considering the greatest threat is from measles currently, would people suggest I keep baby clear for the full year until he receives his first mmr jab?

Absolutely I would, considering current outbreak.

If you're worried, then yes, keep your baby away.

Your neighbours didn't need to tell you about their lack of vaccinations, but having done so, must expect some people not to want to be near them.

I'd just be honest, say you will need to wait a year.

Your baby isn't fully vaccinated until their MMR second dose though are they? At 3/4.

People that have been vaccinated can also catch and pass on infections. Have they not had any vaccinations at all?

If you’re worried about measles specifically will you be keeping your newborn away from all children under 1? Since they are all unvaccinated for measles...