SolStock via Getty Images Newborns are vulnerable to infection, so it's important to take extra precautions in the pandemic era. As more Americans receive COVID-19 vaccinations, many activities people have avoided over the last year will likely become less risky. For parents of newborns, there’s the hope that they may feel safe introducing their babies to more loved ones. “I recognize it is very hard to parent without your village. This past year has been very difficult for parents of newborns,” said Jaime Friedman, a San Diego-based pediatrician and director of marketing at Children’s Primary Care Medical Group.