Here's why everyone should honour a new mum's request not to kiss her baby
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- 27 Sep 2022
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If you're not new to babies, you might have already heard someone tell you to not kiss newborn babies. Back then, that advice might not make sense to you and might even be difficult to do because who does not kiss cute babies?
But if you are reading this article now because you're a new mum and want to finally understand the meaning of that rule, you're in for a ride.
The no-kissing-newborns rule is not at all about being selfish with your kid. There are a lot of health concerns that can result from kissing newborns on the face.
In this article, we will tackle all the need-to-knows about kissing newborns on the face and how you can politely tell your family, most especially the grandmother, to keep off of your baby's face.
The risks of kissing newborns
Yes, their cheeks are unbelievably fluffy, and sometimes you're not going to be satisfied with a kiss but with a light bite.
Don't be surprised. That happens. Unfortunately, no matter how difficult it is to keep off of your baby's face, you have to maintain your distance.
Yes, you read that right. Even you, as the parent, should take precautions when you're kissing your baby.
Your baby's immune system is not as strong as you would like it to be by the time they come out of you. So, abstaining from kissing your baby is going to save them from future health concerns.
What are these health concerns, you ask? Let's talk about them. Read More…
