Kissing baby

[kaelaAmumma2b]

What does everyone think about people giving babies kisses. My mum (baby's grandma) gave my son a big kiss on the lips tonight. I kindly asked for her not to do it anymore. She wasn't upset , but I am a little concerned. Opinions please.

Well my mum and my mil & fil kiss my children all the time. And always gave done. They love them and are expressing their love .
The children kiss them too.

Yes , I don't mind kissing but he's only 6 months old and I worry about germs or gum disease etc as I know it's contagious. Or is th is being to over the top.

I think it's a bit over the top... Kids needs to build up an immune system and they need kisses 😁 my MIL used to kiss my DD on the lips repeatedly, like 5 or 6 times in one go and my DD hated that so I used to step in when that happened.

I don’t mind, as long as they don’t have cold sores etc

Being honest, I wouldn't like anyone kissing my kids on the actual lips. But head, cheek, whatever - I don't see a problem.

I know they have to built up their immunity, but there is plenty of chance to do that, there's no need to purposefully put them in contact with germs by letting people kiss them on the lips. And plus, things like colds, it doesn't really make much of a difference as you can catch colds many times a year, so I'd stay away from lip kisses.

I don't mind family giving her a kiss on the cheek/head but not lips

My son caught ebv when he was 7 months old that landed him in hospital for two weeks. Adult diseases belong to adults, babies can’t fight all viruses efficiently

Siblings and dps only imo...

As long as you were polite and no hurt feelings then all is goo

Oh god, this old line. Who gives an eff if you hurt feelings, it's your baby you're protecting not someone else's feeling ffs.

Cheek or head no problem but the lips no.
Disgusting that some adults would even think about kissing a baby on the lips especially if you're not their mum/dad it's weird.

I don't like people kissing my children on the lips either. If its my mom or sister doing it , I just make a grossed out look and don't say anything. But if it's somebody they dont see as often like their god parents, I do ask them not to kiss my children on the lips.

Shouldn't kiss them on the lips - cheek or top of head is fine. Lip kissing is a bit yuck for anyone except lovers. It amazes me that anyone does it.

My DD is 5 months and I wouldnt let anybody other than me and my DP kiss her on the lips.
I didnt even kiss her on the lips until about 2months old - its not worth the risk that even a cold sore virus could cause a poor baby.
Id kindly ask her not to and say that you saw a post online/leaflet somewhere advising of the risks & you dont want that happening.