Name: Tom T.
Status: Other
Age: 30s
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Question:
I read the responses about 'dog-germs', but I want to know if I should
prevent the dog from licking the baby. The baby is learning to crawl and
g-d help her, she will catch the poor dog!
Replies:
Yes, dogs have germs in their mouths but so do humans. So, if you Are
worried
about it, this means you should NOT kiss your baby on the mouth either! I
would not worry too much about it. I am a believer in exposing kids to germs
to build up their immune systems. We spend so much time trying to prevent
germs these days! Kids and dogs have been co-existing for millenia.
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