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Q: Kissing Babies.

asked by: mitsuko on April 6th, 2007

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Ive been having this problem with people kissing my baby, and its driving me crazy. Im really concerned that he might beable to contract something from them kissing him... Mainly herpes is what im worried about because its like everyone has it now days..Well i dont and neither does my partner, And though nobody has ever kissed him on the lips, Im curious is it dangerous for people to kiss him on the cheeks or forehead?? Just how easily is it to spread oral herpes. Please any information on this would be much appreciated as this is driving me crazy, im contstantly being worried about it but i dont want to tell people(like my family) to not give my baby a kiss. Thank you for the help!

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Mommy35

replied on April 6th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Wow!!! I can certainly understand your fears. When you have a baby, you think of all the bad things that are out there and as a good parent you want to protect your baby from it all.
I'm really not sure if your baby could contract a herpes virus from kissing on the forehead? That is a really great question. I wouldn't let anyone with a cold sore or other lesion around or on their mouth kiss my baby, you would think someone with cold sores, etc wouldn't want to, but some people just don't have any common sense.
If people kissing your baby bothers you that much, don't let them. This is your baby, and people need to respect your decisions. You are the mommy!!!

Sunflower_pie81

replied on April 17th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

who is kissing your baby??? and why are you letting them???

It's your baby dont' let people kiss your baby when there isnt' any need too.

onmyway_0x

replied on April 17th, 2007

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Sunflower_pie81 wrote:

who is kissing your baby??? and why are you letting them???

It's your baby dont' let people kiss your baby when there isnt' any need too.

exactly.
Don't feel guilty or silly or anything...
I'm not to sure about contracting herpes by kissing the cheeks forehead etc. ... I don't think so ..but don't take my word for it.
But that is beyond the point, your child is your child. It doesn't matter if it's a complete stranger or your mother... if you arent comfortable with them kissing him then you have every right to say so. Don't be afraid to put your foot down when it comes to your kid... it will only cause you great anxiety later!

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