Do you moms let friends and family kiss your baby before he/she gets theirs shots? And is it “too far” if you ask them not to kiss the baby?
@bre.guy No, it's not too far. Simply put, do not let her near the baby. If she said that, then she will most likely do it anyways. The truth of the matter is, you just DONT know what other people have come in contact with. A kiss from a stranger, or even from you, can put the baby in danger. Have her look up "ebv" 95% of the worlds population has it, most people without even knowing it, and it can activate at any given time. Although it won't kill your baby, it isnt a good to be exposed to it in the first few years of life. I would rather anger someone, then allow for my child to get sick under my watch. In the end the baby is more important than anyones feelings. Also, know that your baby is protected from most major illnesses (rsv included) in the first few months of life, and through passive immunity all throughout exclusive breastfeeding although I'll add that pertussis is NOT something that breastfeeding alone will protect against. No one who is visibly ill should be allowed around baby, period. No kisses, period.
Thank you everyone my friend told me I was going to far when I said she can’t kiss the baby after stated “I can’t wait to give your baby all the kisses in the world” she said she never heard of ppl not being able to kiss babies which I find it hard to believe bc I’ve heard from so many people even my own doctor
I’m not super protective with germs and shots (other people have), but I DO NOT bargain with my child’s health. I don’t care who you are. It could be a doctor, if I don’t feel comfortable with their environment, recommendations or procedures, it’s not happening until I do research and I’m 120% sure. I hate the what if’s and what should’ve done scenarios. Your babies depend on your care. I always argue about this with my family specially my mom. So, if you don’t feel comfortable with ANYTHING with your kid(s), make it a point!
Nothing is "too far" when it's my children's safety at hand. I absolutely don't let anybody around em unless they have their tdap shot and then after baby's shots too. If they don't wanna get the shot? Then they don't see my kid. I don't care
I’d be kinda mad in the sense that I asked his family members to get the Tdap shot and his mother argued it.. yet bitches when I don’t let her just take him.. let alone I’m going threw this is my baby and probly the only one stage.. she had her time.. and if she wanted more she would have gotten her damn shot
I will not be letting anyone hug or kiss my son before he’s had his shots, and if they want to hold my baby, they will wash their hands or sanitize them first. I’ve been to the ER before with sick babies and it is sooo scary when they’re that little and can hardly breathe or have a febrile seizure. I don’t feel there is such a thing as too protective when they’re that little.