A new mum has shared a brilliant note from a midwife that should become essential reading for parents and non-parents alike, in our opinion.

The mum posted a picture of the note on Imgur earlier this week, with this simple caption, “The midwives asked to put this on the front door after my home birth – good advice for every birth!”

We couldn't agree more - and given that it has already been viewed almost 10,000 times, it seems we're not alone.

The note offers simple, non-nonsense advice for anyone planning on visiting a new baby, from the importance of bringing food to limiting visits to just 15 minutes and always washing your hands.

Our verdict? Perfection.

What advice do you have for others visiting a new baby for the first time?

TAP on the image below and scroll through the gallery to see awesome pregnancy announcements we found...

Ice ice baby.

Books and junk food.

It's not him.

Baby duty.

Beer and baby bellies.

Eviction notice.

Who's player 2?

Eviction notice.

Pregnant or hungover?

Books and junk food part 2.

Belly art.

Not good news for all?

We are Prego.

Getting the kids involved.

Getting the kids involved.

Movie announcement.

We are knocked up.

Getting the pets involved.

Getting the pets involved.

Getting the kids involved.

Cravings already?

Future prediction.

Bellies.

Who to blame.

Coffee.

Blackboard trendiness.

Scrabble it.

Disney.

Halloween.