Rules for touching other people's babies:

In light of my brand new nephew and the equally brand new baby girl that our friend gave birth to over Thanksgiving, I got to thinking about the etiquette involved in handling babies that you did not contribute to the DNA of:

• If you knocked on my door and I opened it, would I say "Hey, come in!!" or "May I help you?" 
• If I would not immediately hug you and invite you in, please don't put your hands on my brand new baby.  If I know you well enough that I would let you in, but would be a bit confused as to why you are showing up to my house, at least ask permission before you touch my child. And keep your hands off of his/her face!
• If you would think twice before walking up and planting a kiss on me or my husband's face, please don't kiss our baby on the face.  Period. No exceptions.