Most common questions used to investigate
Do you have a cold sore?
Do you have lipstick on your lips?
Do you use certain skincare products?
Are you suffering from any respiratory illness?
Are you often exposed outdoors?
Do you practice good oral health?
Do you practice good hygiene?
Common conclusions
Kissing a baby while having a cold sore can be health-detrimental for the baby. It may give the baby some small blisters around her mouth, chin, or neck. Therefore, you must avoid kissing the baby if you have a cold sore, even if it’s just on their hands.
Do not kiss a baby if you have lipstick or any make-up on. Chances are, your lipstick may contain chemical substances that can be harmful to the baby.
If you are currently using skincare products, it would be better if you don’t kiss the baby, as it may contain toxic chemicals that can put the baby’s health at risk.
If you have respiratory illnesses such as cough and asthma, it is advisable not to hold, touch, and kiss the baby as it would be dangerous for their health.
If you have been exposed outdoors and are all stinky and sweaty, it is discouraged to kiss your newborn, as you may pass certain germs and bacteria to your baby.
Before kissing your newborn, make sure you have properly cleaned your mouth to avoid germs and bacteria transfer. As much as possible, avoid kissing your newborn if you just ate a meal.
Before anything else, making sure you are clean and sanitized must be observed before you kiss your baby. That way, you can prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria to your baby.
It is not good to kiss a newborn if you have deplorable hygiene. A newborn has a weaker immune system and can easily catch sickness from anyone near him/her. Aside from securing your hygiene, the best prevention would be abstinence. Exposure to germs is okay for kids, but for a newborn baby, it is hazardous.
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