Curious re. which cultures kiss kids on lips

[Anonymous]

http://www.drpulp.com/2011/05/moms-kiss-can-spread-cavities-to-baby.html

"... As it turns out, studies about the transmission of cavity-causing bacteria from mom to baby have been published for 30 years. The primary culprit is Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth. ..."

Honestly, I don't need scientists telling me that this is wrong.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:EEWWWWWW! So gross!

I'm from South America and some families do it there but it grosses me out!

Drama queen.

You'll see the drama queen when your kid gets her/his first herpes ulcer on the lips. I repeat: GROSS!

Never had a herpes ulcer and I am 40. None of my kids have had one either.

But I think you are right. If you get them then you really shouldn't be kissing ANYONE!

You know you don't need to get the ulcers to be a carrier of the virus, right? Someone didn't do their bio readings...

And you do know that people can get the virus from modes other than kissing right? Go back to your bubble bio major.

Oh so just because you can get a cold elsewhere you don't cover your cough/sneeze? You're gross and that's clear now.

WTF are you talking about? This doesn't even make sense.

I'll explain the FUCK I'm talking about...

PP said that since we can catch herpes anywhere kissing is no big deal. I added that by her logic then we don't need to cover our cough or sneeze since we can catch a cold from other sources that's not someone's sneeze or cough. Got it or should I draw a picture?

I am not the pp but I believe that it was your point that you could give your child herpes so you shouldn't kiss on the lips. The pp was saying that unless you live in a bubble you will give your child colds (even if you cover your cough/sneeze) and other viruses regardless of kissing (and they will give you viruses too. Pink eye is one that totally grosses me out). Your statement proved your own point wrong. But you do sound really mean. Now go blow on your kids food and give them cavities!

[Anonymous]

I think we need to start a list:

1. don't kiss babies
2. don't blow on food
3. don't share utensils
4. don't suck dick (isn't this why we got married?)
5. when handling child use gloves but not latex one because someone somewhere in the world is allergic
6. go into bubble before coughing or sneezing

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think we need to start a list:

1. don't kiss babies
2. don't blow on food
3. don't share utensils
4. don't suck dick (isn't this why we got married?)
5. when handling child use gloves but not latex one because someone somewhere in the world is allergic
6. go into bubble before coughing or sneezing

I think someone is feeling guilty and acting defensive.

[Anonymous]

7. don't shuck your corn at Giant

[Anonymous]

Wait a minute. I know you! You are the one freaking out about bedbugs in used books.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://www.drpulp.com/2011/05/moms-kiss-can-spread-cavities-to-baby.html

"... As it turns out, studies about the transmission of cavity-causing bacteria from mom to baby have been published for 30 years. The primary culprit is Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth. ..."

Honestly, I don't need scientists telling me that this is wrong.

Go to bed. And don't kiss your kids goodnight.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:http://www.drpulp.com/2011/05/moms-kiss-can-spread-cavities-to-baby.html

"... As it turns out, studies about the transmission of cavity-causing bacteria from mom to baby have been published for 30 years. The primary culprit is Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth. ..."

Honestly, I don't need scientists telling me that this is wrong.

Go to bed. And don't kiss your kids goodnight.

Kissing on the cheeks is not a problem. Good night to you too.

[Anonymous]

LOL at 22:15 and 22:25

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do it all the time - 1 yo daughter. I have no idea if my family did it or whatever, she is just too cute to resist. I never gave it a second thought.

Exactly. I kiss my DD on the lips, hands, head, feet, butt, wherever.

Who are the weird-ass parents who are so hung-up they won't kiss their kids on the lips?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://www.drpulp.com/2011/05/moms-kiss-can-spread-cavities-to-baby.html

"... As it turns out, studies about the transmission of cavity-causing bacteria from mom to baby have been published for 30 years. The primary culprit is Streptococcus mutans, a bacteria that can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth. ..."

Honestly, I don't need scientists telling me that this is wrong.

Or, if you were actually really worried about cavities, you could just practice good dental hygiene and see a dentist to make sure your teeth aren't in trouble. The article you linked to said that only adults with active tooth decay spread the bacteria. So there's that.

[Anonymous]

23:21 I'm with you! My baby doesn't like giving kisses but when he does, he puckers up and insists on a peck on the lips. When I try to kiss his cheek, he says no! It's a closed mouth, quick peck. Big deal.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I kiss toddler on lips (few times a week). From the midwest. Its a peck, not a french kiss. Nothing gross about it. Although for a little while he wanted to give me big sloppy kisses on the lips... now that was absolutely funny!

[Anonymous]

Yes, of course I kiss my baby on the lips. Goodness gracious. Love and affection won't harm your baby.

[Anonymous]

It never even occured to me that kissing my 2 and 4 year old on the lips was gross. It's so sweet. I know it's not going to last long (same with climbing on my lap and saying "I love you) so I will take what I can get now.

And, the thing about the private parts is hilarious. I guess that means that when your husband's "return the favor", you think it's gross to kiss him good-night, even after he's brushed his teeth?