Parenting Expert Urges Caution: Why You Should Never Kiss Other People's Babies

Expert Warns Against Kissing Babies to Prevent Serious Illnesses. A prominent parenting expert, known online as "The Enchanted Nanny," has issued a stark warning regarding the practice of kissing other people's babies, particularly on their faces and hands. In a recent viral video, the nanny underscored the significant health risks this seemingly innocent gesture poses to infants, whose immune systems are still developing. "Do not kiss the faces of other people's babies or their hands," the expert advised. She explained that babies often bring their hands to their mouths, creating a direct pathway for germ transmission. The nanny highlighted the particular danger of cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus, and other illnesses that can be shed by individuals before they even show symptoms. "You might be feeling fresh as a daisy and really well and not know that you're actually carrying something that a newborn baby does not have the immunity to fight," she stated. The video emphasized that there have been numerous cases of infants contracting serious, even fatal, illnesses from such contact. The expert stressed that the temporary pleasure derived from kissing a baby is not worth the potential severe health consequences. She urged individuals to always err on the side of caution. For those seeking to bond with an infant, the nanny suggested safer alternatives. "If you really need to nuzzle the baby to bond, if you're a grandparent and you really want that closeness, the feet when they're little are okay," she recommended. She noted that feet are typically covered and less likely to transfer germs directly to the baby's mouth. This advice aims to protect vulnerable newborns from preventable infections and promote safer interactions within families and communities.

Liverpool Echo

Parenting expert says you should only kiss baby on feet for vital reason

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