So the problem that I am getting to is why don't people understand that they can not touch the baby's hands. In this time of adults dying from swine flu etc. don't they know how fatal it can be if a baby get's this or any other virus for that matter? Gross. When I think of the things that people do with their hands like pick their nose, scratch their private parts and that of their partners, wipe their children's nose's, touch door knob's in public places that all kinds of people touch. I could go on forever. Not only do these people endanger the health and well being of babies, but they freak mothers out. We cringe when they approach the baby and hope, please let them have the common sense not to touch the babies hands. But nooooooooooo! Thats right where they touch. Like a magnet, they are drawn in. Babies are alluring aren't they.
So unfair that you put us mothers in the position to have to tell you as politely as possible to please refrain from touching the baby. What's worse is that sometimes some people get offended! How dare I try to protect my baby from their germs. Why they even tell me that they always wash their hands. As a matter of fact, they just washed them a short while ago. It is their regular practice.
So to all of you well meaning folks that love the sweet, cuteness of all the magnificent babies around you, please don't touch. Even if you think you are healthy, clean etc. You may not know what germs you are carrying and a great way to pass germs is through touching others.
We mothers appreciate your well wishing and your love and support of our children. Keep up the love and stop the touching. PS Don't be mad or offended, be smart and pro-active!
