Brain Injured by a Kiss (The Danger of Kissing a Baby)

[@minahtheweirdo]

This made me cry. The fact she was born healthy is so heartbreaking....

[@jimmjimms]

ooof... why cause she was so close to 'normal'? yikes.

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@jimmjimmsI mean I agree they worded it very… iffy. But I think they meant the kid had a long life ahead of her and now will not live as long and as strong as she would have otherwise. It _is_ tragic.

[@jimmjimms]

​@@DeathnoteBB​ ...'the kid"... gtfoh if you cant even have the respect to say her name do not speak on behalf of her. you dont get to decide what is tragic for her or not.

[@brennam954]

@@jimmjimms You're really reaching here. Stop trying to play victim and grow up.

[@JoyfulJJ]

@@brennam954right

[@R4ND0M_ST4R]

It breaks my heart that she is expected to not make it to adulthood.

[@zoinksscoob5077]

:(

[@ohflup]

[@Yuk1_Officialx]

😭…

[@Native722]

It sucks life is not fair!

[@LorenzoScarafia]

This is 😭 so sad!

[@ht630]

I remember seeing a tweet or reddit post about how a new mom was furious that her mother kissed her new born baby. Unknowingly, I thought that was insane and super over protective. Reading the responses I quickly learned why, and was so surprised I had no idea how dangerous it is to give a new born a kiss. I wish it was common knowledge so people just would not do this or push try it when parents tell you no.

[@fehyndana7725]

Glad that people educated you and cleared you of your ignorance. It’s not just bad for newborns by the way, children aren’t born with bacteria in their mouth that causes caries, it’s adults that give it to them via kissing them on the mouth or sharing utensils. So keep your lips away from children and only give mouth kisses to other adults

[@kenw2225]

Lol ok . Great story

[@smileyp4535]

It's really a shame we still live in this dark age even with all the potential in the world

[@TheAvprobeauty]

yup its crazy just the fact of how disrespectful some in laws or family can be about your kids.

[@jamaisvx]

i saw that too. now i really understand why she was so tight!!

[@shlingusdingus4174]

Kissing is unsanitary by nature, but I never thought that this was possible. That's heartbreaking.

[@assghoul]

Yeah, herpes can be deadly to newborns. Most hospitals are supposed to do a preventative test just to make sure newborns don't have it, but since this probably happened a few days after Breelynn was released from the hospital, her initial test right after birth probably showed as negative, and she only got the deadly herpes virus after being kissed a couple of days after being at home, by a carrier who didn't know any better, and kissed her on the mouth for whatever reason(I just don't understand why you would kiss someone else's child on the mouth, or at all really, it's just very odd to me...)

[@malwads1836]

Actually for adults in a monogamous relationship kissing can potentially help expose each other's immune systems to the same pathogens & help build immunity......But infants & particularly delicate newborns are a different story due to their immune systems not being fully developed yet.Something mild for a older kid/adult can potentially be serious for babies under a year.

[@shlingusdingus4174]

@@malwads1836 I didn't know that. I suppose it makes sense that adults could gain immunity.

[@twentyyysix]

yeah, now I have another reason to tell my mom that i’m uncomfortable when she tries to kiss me on the lips. for some odd reason when i say i’m uncomfortable with something she does she says that I don’t love her

[@maria_dear]

​@@twentyyysixthat's manipulative. If you can visit a good therapist, do ASAP. You will then realize how horrible what she's doing is and will be able to take action

[@lorenagagamonster]

They should absolutely try a communication device for her. The way her expressions follow the subject at hand is amazing. She understood everything.

[@brandialbritton7657]

Like an eye gaze assistive device?

[@bugsybugs2253]

​@@brandialbritton7657yeah. They are fantastic and they learn so much from them. It's a whole new world for the child and family. But they are very expensive unfortunately 😢

[@daynasafranek7807]

@@brandialbritton7657I think that may be what they referred to. She’s clearly still a bright child and may just benefit from one. 😊

[@GingerBeanz7]

Yes, I would 100% donate to a go fund me of sorts if they needed help!! I understand America isn’t the best for healthcare but I hope this young girl is able to find a more expressive way to communicate you can tell she is very intelligent!

[@TheBradfords]

Yes my nephew is CP stage 4 . Severe bleeding of the brain at birth he was a identical twin but he was only survivor at 34.5 weeks. Weighing 1 lb and some ounces . Tiny thing. He is now 14. He is learning to use one of these devices ..computer screen that follows eye movements. Does he want a toy or show. Peanut butter or chocolate ( his two favorite snacks lol) it's a process but his therapist is amazing the whole gang is!

[@rbf-9326]

The mother is a real angel, she is extremely forgiving, positive and rational.

[@zinhlekheswa5237]

And that's attracted the stepfather 😊

[@zinhlekheswa5237]

@@atarimeejyaneeka what are you ON about? I just said the stepfather was attracted to her ❤️

[@atarimeejyaneeka]

@@zinhlekheswa5237 My bad ill remove my comment

[@robertsmith1762]

I think the same

[@ericaamato5010]

Loving, patient, grateful. That mother is an angel 😇

[@kristannestone1748]

Hats off to the mom, she is AMAZING. The heartbreak she has endured, the patience she has, and the obvious love...

[@lilaworley8935]

Hear Hear. Her love for her child.. is so clear. So beautiful.

[@Krolted]

when she played with her daughter while the dad was speaking really seemed like she was rather distracting herself than her daughter. It must have been very hard for her i can only imagine the pain she went through. And that she decided to kinda forgive the person who did this tells us how strong this woman is. Let alone the question of what if.. A question that keeps parents and relatives awake at night. What if.. we stopped thinking about the what if, would our lives be much easier? She has a beautfiul daughter who seems so happy and content with life, probably only thanks to this wonderful family and her own strong and bold personality. Her daughter's strongest card is her family

[@HOODSSWEETIE]

💯🙏💜

[@creativeandaliveat65]

The entire family is all love. Touching to see.

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

I keep looking for comments about the brother but I can’t find any so I’m just gonna reply here. Omg what an adorable little boy & he loves his sister so much & she obviously loves him I’m literally crying this is so heartbreaking but at the same time heartwarming & wholesome!! 😭🥺🥹🥰🥹

[@KaylaA8748]

Six months ago i gave birth to a perfectly healthy, gorgeous baby girl. This same thing happened to her, 3 days later she fell ill and faught hard for 3 more days in UW childrens hospital and passed away from organ failure due to contracting HSV.

[@user-himenes]

That must be so tough for everyone. My condolences

[@Emily-fx5ir]

Kayla I send my deepest condolences and pray for you and your family’s healing during this terrible time🙏🏼

[@loriijanee]

rest in peace so sorry ops

[@downdrift]

Praying for you 🙏

[@musicasdaanaearte2539]

Que triste! Deus te abençoe e te fortaleça para superar essa dor!

[@elisasalas909]

I teach nursing and I have taught maternity hospital clinical. I have always made it clear to my students that they are NEVER, EVER, to kiss an infant ANYWHERE. I also teach them the reasons (spread of infection) and emphasize the need to explain to families why they should discourage facial kisses from anyone.

[@dolcepescas6153]

no kisses on the face? when is old enough for mom and dad to?

[@alexbruseghini2699]

​@@dolcepescas6153​the less people kiss them on the face the better it is. Obviously she is talking about future nurses, who will be in contact with possibly thousands of sick people and so be able to spread infinite pathogens, while common people could spread less pathogens. So, less people kiss your babies, the better it is, usually is not a big problem if only the parents do it because they are only 2 people, and also if they carry any pathogens spreadable with saliva, they are gonna spread it to the babies soon or later even without kissing him, but maybe by food contact or other stuff, so no one is saying to not kiss your babies, just maybe don't kiss other people babies😊

[@lenerush1520]

What?! .. i was very clean when having my children and been very strict on being clean , and be careful if i had a cold..but omg, i did not know you could cause such harm by apmething ao little. Omg.. I kissed both my kids on their mouth lightly and on their nose when newborn...

[@auraluna7679]

Would the top of the head be ok for family members?

[@christins.1481]

I'm not a nurse and I've argued with so many people who say that's what immune systems are for. A baby's immune system has to build up first. This is why other countries limit contact with the baby and mother for a whole month, the whole point is to limit risk of infection until the baby's system and bolster some.

[@ANYHOO0]

Doctors need to tell new families about this, because it isn't universally known. Some parents end up giving it to their own babies, i can't imagine.

[@PurpleFlames87]

I'm sure they'll be people who won't listen, anyways

[@MidnightSociety75]

Thank you for saying this. Some people act like the parents can't spread it either. Like it's some kind of disease only strangers can give your baby. A parents kiss can unknowingly infect their child too. Everyone should be very careful.

[@StevieMichelle]

​@MidnightSociety75 Yup. People are so disappointingly ignorant about it anyway. Thinking that if they don't have a cold sore, it's impossible to carry HSV1 or HSV2. Doctors also don't help because they never advise people to get tested as they already know that the majority of the world population has it and as an adult its not typically life threatening yet, since there is so much stigma they would rather have people live in ignorance so it doesn't affect their mental health

[@pippadawg7037]

​@@MidnightSociety75 Most babies contract herpes simplex encephalitis from the mother via the birth canal, not from a stranger and not through a kiss. Luckily the modern miracle of cesarian section spares the baby contact with germs and viruses that may be present in the mother's birth canal. Exposure to the breast/nipple and consuming human milk poses a risk the baby will contract herpes encephalitis as well. Bottles can be sterilized in the dishwasher, the breast can't. Also commercial formula is pasteurized and breastmilk is not. Even if the risk is small, the sacrifice is small too. You can't be too careful.. Although yes, "they'll be people who won't listen" and mothers will no doubt recklessly continue to kiss her baby, nurse it at her breast and even most dangerous of all -give birth vaginally.

[@KOOP1978]

no they dont ! and people may listen its worth trying@@PurpleFlames87

[@MountainJohn]

Imagine being the person who kissed her and knows that they inadvertently caused it.

[@Jacoe413]

I hadn't even thought about that. I hope they can learn to forgive themselves. It was an accident, irresponsible yes, but they didn't mean to hurt her.

[@VOMITQUEEN]

I feel bad for them tbh, they’re going to be dealing with life long guilt.

[@Truth17John17]

I was going to comment exactly the same..... I wonder how the parents notified the person who caused it, and even how they can be certain that this person caused it.....

[@jameswatters9592]

Do you really believe that that person has that amount of self awareness

[@lovingmayberry307]

​​@@jameswatters9592 If they know they are the cause of her disabilities, how could they not?

[@annikaluke9923]

Omg! Her laughter when Chris “falls down”! Is there a sweeter sound than this?

[@Preppybabiess]

Nothing is sweeter

[@Giulienas.coconuts]

IKR that was the cutest thing ever 🫶

[@SimplyGudetama]

yeah it was ☺️

[@stephanie4020]

It made me smile.

[@Bevity]

I had a patient just like that. Born normal, got kissed only a few days old by her mother who had a cold sore and this is exactly what happened to her. We took care of her until she was 30, when she died of a stroke. It is so tragic. She wasn't as pleasant as this girl, not as happy. We celebrated her rare smiles.

[@ShadesofSage]

🥺😭🙏🏿

[@Priscilla-Prancercise]

Wow, that’s so sad. And for the mother to be the culprit.

[@Bevity]

@@Priscilla-Prancercise I know... the guilt was heavy on her. The father is a doctor too. We think they both held it against her, which made her feel even worse. It would be an awful thing.

[@icebergslim1872]

I thought the oldest one on record was 7? At least that's what they said in the video

[@Bevity]

@@icebergslim1872 This was in Sweden. Do they have records world wide? They can’t have, because she died 5 or 6 years ago a full adult and all of our patients have lived many, many more years than believed they would. They get the best care. All of the patients were in palliative care for many years.

[@spikedhoney1126]

why would you kiss ANYONE with a cold sore anyway? she’s so adorable tho, her laugh made me smile so big. God bless her family

[@missladye2634]

THATS exactly what I was saying. As a grown woman I don’t want you kissing me with a cold sore, so to kiss a new born knowing you had a cold sore is mind boggling….

[@squarebear619]

Sounds like something a mother in law would do because they often disregard such due to selfishness.

[@smileyp4535]

Maybe they didn't know?

[@NovaLaMason]

LOL "God"

[@Shridra]

Sadly some people still don't know that cold sores are anything serious, especially the older generation. I worked with seniors and informed so many of them and their family members, and I'm pretty sure some still didn't believe me.

[@DirlingSwervish]

A kiss on the mouth isn't the only risk. If a baby scratches their face with their fingernails, for example, and someone with a cold sore kisses the baby there, where the skin is broken, it could happen.

[@catcat9582]

What do you do? File their nails?

[@monster3339]

​@@catcat9582its why lil baby onesies often have those lil "mittens"

[@WingedFerret]

Better not to kiss babies.

[@kay-oc2zm]

​@@catcat9582there are baby manicure kids, mittens, swaddle wraps, ect.

[@funkingitup1805]

@catcat9582 You avoid exposing babies to herpetic lesions, and other viruses for that matter, as they initially lack a competent immune system to deal with what may be a minor pathogen to an older person. You'd be shocked how many people show up to a dentist office with a cold sore, and then are surpised that they can't undergo an aerosol generating surgery that puts the viral particles in the air. Most people do not understand basic germ theory.

[@dorothystgeorge6681]

This little girl is so smart. She quickly picks up on her Mom’s emotions. She may not be able to talk but she knows what is happening. So sweet. ❤️

[@starryxblue]

Poor girl, so unfair. No one should be kissing babies on the mouth.

[@YochevedDesigns]

Nobody should be kissing anyone on the mouth, unless they are dating or married. Period.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

​@@YochevedDesigns right

[@Goosy0825]

⁠@marilynrosen6245what are you on about, when she was born, which is when she got the disability. Covid wasn’t a think back then silly

[@denisheunjackson]

facts@@YochevedDesigns

[@lilyc7100]

@marilynrosen6245she is 8 years old and she got the virus when she was 2 days old, (so 8 years ago) which means it would have been 2016 or 2017, before covid

[@TheMarky26]

You can definitely tell shes with it..She knows whats going on and understands everything..

[@a.evelyn5498]

I think it’s a little much to say she understands *everything* but certainly far more than 99.9% would give her any credit for whatsoever.

[@pfftxoxo1502]

I love the way the mum corrected herself when she said “can you say hi” to “can you express it” it’s very beautiful to see someone so understanding of non verbal communication

[@kayluhluhbs]

“Can you express it?”

[@dewiicat]

​@@kayluhluhbsurm? Care to explain?

[@RomanceLanguageswithJane]

When my son was just a newborn, someone kissed him in the mouth. I was so upset. My husband right away took our son away and washed his mouth. He was fine. People should not do that. You should not kiss any child in the mouth.

[@katiecristobal2641]

When he asked if she loves her brother the way she smiled in response made me cry.

[@liilalemuri2329]

The sounds she makes at that moment doesn’t sound like anything else she makes in the whole video.

[@advocacynaccountablity]

She can absolutely process what you all are saying to her. You can see it in her eyes and how she smiles and tracks. What a brilliant little light in this world Breelynn is!

[@karenneill9109]

Definitely! She understood what they were talking about, too. She was obviously upset when they spoke of her seizures and life expectancy. She also had a great “Is this dude for real?” look when they were goofing off with her. 😂

[@imhere1303]

Dunno about that one fam

[@christineandrews7896]

AMEN to that. A pure light.

[@gayfrogsociety]

For sure, I see that too. People may not notice because she is so positive and playful 🥰 but she is definitely tracking 🙂

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

I think she processes tone versus understanding context in conversation.​@@imhere1303

[@haloadic2424]

I feel like Chris doesn't get enough credit, he so obviously loves interacting with the kids he interviews. What a wonderful human being.

[@McCarthy0000]

And you can tell he genuinely enjoys it, he never seems awkward or forced, he’s always just being goofy and trying to bond. If only EVERY SINGLE SOUL WALKING THIS EARTH WERE JUST LIKE HIM, HOW MUCH HAPPINESS AND KINDNESS THERE WOULD BE FOR EVERYONE. ❤️

[@patriciacurvelo4354]

Adoro a personalidade dele, me parece ser uma boa pessoa!

[@SpheresVA]

He seems like such an intelligent and passionate man. Truly wish the best for him

[@arizonasunflowers5226]

Chris has been doing this for over 10 years I think! I remember seeing him all the time & following him long ago, but then I didn’t see him anymore….

[@Kalebsweeten]

Chris is amazing. The dude deserves every bit of praise we can give him.

[@justicedinosaur7302]

This made me cry, when the interviewer was telling her she is a great person and the part with her brother, it's clear how much she is loved

[@Lee-ei9ot]

In africa visiting a new mother and her new born is forbidden, guests are only allowed to come see the baby after 3months. This is one of the reasons.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Africa is a continent. Which country/tribe?

[@SamanthaP48]

Lol 😂

[@Christy.1]

@@mrs.garcia6978 You would probably be surprised at the amount of ignorance, at least in the US. A lot of people don't realize Africa is a continent made up of many countries. They think "Africa" is the country someone is from. Have a coworker and I asked where he was from, he had features similar to either Ethiopia or Somalia, I couldn't tell. He said Africa. I said well duhh, I know that, but what country? He said ehh you don't know, just Africa. I said Somalia or Ethiopia? His eyes got wide and mouth dropped open, he said Ethiopia, you know it? I said well yeah. He said American people don't know, they think Africa is the country. So when you see comments like Lee's it's most likely them just keeping it simple for the simple folks.

[@SimV239]

Same in India.. the mother and baby stays at her parents place after childbirth for 3months sometimes 5 to recuperate (it’s called confinement period) She’s left to rest and bond with the baby in a room, while the family feeds her nutritious food, gives her body massages, herbal baths etc.. and yes, guests and visitors are allowed to only sit at a distance to see the baby.

[@genera1013]

@@Christy.1As an American, I find the ignorance of my fellow Americans strange. I remember taking geography in high school, it was my school’s sophomore history class. We had a whole section just on Africa and its countries. I even remember having to fill out a map of the countries. And this was in Texas of all places. Probably the most self centered state in the US.

[@caecoo6904]

I love how the mom is listening to her daughter while her partner answers a question. She's just looking at her with so much attention, as though they are having the most interesting conversation ever, which they were probably having btw. So much love and dedication is absolutely heart warming

[@kassi4837]

Yeah, she’s a very in tune and loving mama. Very emotionally present.

[@Janetbringsawareness]

So much so ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jojocandy2025]

They are a beautiful family ❤

[@ThrifterPickerShipper]

That is one smart little girl. She knows exactly what people are saying. Her laugh is everything!

[@denisetapia3537]

This little girl does understand so I know she’s learning.

[@swiftielizabeth]

Her brother is so cute the way he says "Yes, sir?" and how much he loves his sister is adorable.

[@freesoul6538]

Mother has a golden heart, so does stepdad. Not many fathers have the will to take care of a disabled child, even when they are their own. Bless you all

[@mat1988ize]

I bet if you ask him, she IS his daughter.

[@kimmieh8419]

@@mat1988izeI get that feeling as well! I have a stepdad and ever since that phrase ‘To the man who isn’t my stepdad, but the man who stepped up’, (there are so many other variations), came out, I’ve felt that way about him. He’s gotten so many things that’ve said things like that from me over the years. I’m 50 now, and he had 5 kids with my mom, and he still calls me his oldest of 6. I’m very lucky to also have had my biological dad in the picture my whole life as well. He married a wonderful woman who treated me like a daughter. They had 3 kids together. So I was an only child for 14 years, and by the time I was 23, I had 8 siblings. Not only that, but my stepparents extended family treated me like I had been born into their family and not just placed at 9 years old. Always called my stepparents mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, their siblings were my aunts and uncles, their kids were my cousins. And there were no ‘step’s put in front of who they were to me. I’m truly lucky!❤

[@ArchAngelChamuel-uk4kh]

💯💯💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@WillC]

This channel suggests otherwise. Tell us you're a lonely misandrist without telling us.

[@MCOury1998]

From personal experience, step dads are the best! :)

[@mementomori7266]

It's clear that she understands what everyone is saying. What a sweet little angel! She's definitely bringing joy to people!

[@Kiraiko44]

Yes! She definitely understands what people are saying to her, she's limited in how much she can express back but she definitely understands plenty

[@rashidahr4043]

She is so lovely Bless her and her parents. Lovely 😍 family

[@rashidahr4043]

​@@Kiraiko44yes for sure she Really does

[@shalacyofficial]

I have never ever heard about this?!?!! Me and my husband both have never heard of this!!! And he was a paramedic for 7 years!!! You have no idea what you are doing by making these videos!!!!!! You are saving lives! Because if someone didnt know like me, and they have a child and a cold sore and theyve seen this video now they know. Thank you

[@MishaSkripach]

Ask your husband about facial symptoms of FAS and about how such babies are less resilient to infections.

[@Vanessavanni23]

It is because it is a rare infection. Mostly people getting it when they have a weak immune system (like newborns, older people, etc. ). Herpes simplex is has a variety of different infections (common infections are chicken pox and herpes zoster).

[@CC-hz1qm]

@@MishaSkripachso this is related to FAS?

[@MishaSkripach]

@@CC-hz1qm Lowered immunity is related to FAS. The child has facial features matching FAS.

[@fehyndana7725]

You didn’t know that you shouldn’t kiss anyone, let alone a newborn baby with a cold sore?? You and your husband should both go back to school

[@lorrainestinnett4145]

Her brother is so cute. When he answered how much he loves her was adorable much love in that family. Great video

[@BadgerDevil]

I never knew a baby could get so sick from a kiss, totaly shocking. She seems so happy.

[@glendyglendy5880]

Es que fue por una persona infecciosa no sana

[@BadgerDevil]

@glendyglendy5880 Sorry, can you say that in English?

[@adeptalakay]

@@BadgerDevilpress the “translate to english” button

[@BadgerDevil]

There isn't one, but ty for the answer.

[@telegramsam]

HSV is one issue, but also a lot of adults haven't had a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine in a long time and can pass that too while having few or no symptoms. Very young babies are fragile and really nobody but the parents and pediatrician should be handling them extensively. Once they grow a bit, get a few of their vaccines, and more exposure to the environment it's less of an issue but too many people have boundary issues and a feeling of entitlement about babies. Yeah they're cute, but maybe don't get all up in their faces. And maybe get that TDAP shot updated if you're gonna be around babies...

[@greentorm5467]

These warnings need to go out on primetime TV and online because most just wouldn't realise.

[@lavenzaa]

Why would anyone even want to kiss a newborn baby ON THEIR MOUTH? That's some perverted crap if you ask me. It's not on TV because I think most people wouldn't even think to do something like that.

[@musa2775]

​​@@lavenzaa I know nothing about babies but could easily see that being normal for many families. I personally wouldn't because I only kiss people on the mouth I'm romantic with but it absolutely does not strike me as odd if others do. I see moms on tiktoks do it often 🤷‍♀️

[@sarahmarie2911]

​@lavenzaa I kiss my kids goodnight the lips every single night. I still kiss my mom on the lips when we say goodbye sometimes 🤷‍♀️

[@pippadawg7037]

@@sarahmarie2911 That is your family culture and nothing is wrong with it. I believe babies need kisses or the instinct to kiss them wouldn't be so strong. I kissed my babies and children on the lips. But I would never kiss another woman's baby on the mouth. I make it a point not to kiss other people's babies at all and to keep my face far from the baby. I kiss my own grand babies on the head where there is hair. It is funny because when I kiss my grandchildren who are now older (3,5, and 8) I go for the cheek and they will keep moving trying to get me on the lips. It looks like we are sparing. Sometimes they make a landing, and inevitably 2-3 days later, I am sick with something or another- once with hand foot and mouth which is rare in adults and so painful. I don't think we are meant to kiss other people's children at all.

[@sarahmarie2911]

@@pippadawg7037 yes kids are little germ carriers!! Come to think of it, that's probably why I was sick so much when my kids were in those younger grades! 🤣🤣🤣 My youngest is in 6th grade now & I don't get sick nearly as much! But I never thought about something like hand foot & mouth! So sorry you had to go through that!

[@valbrooks6982]

This Mom right here, is the reason this sweet little girl has progressed as much as she has. Her interaction with her so encouraging.

[@Jeon-Ka1]

the pain in every breath of her mother is indescribably painful

[@Gigi_dragoncatz]

I noticed that too….

[@MariahBridgeman]

The fragility of infants can be tragic. I feel bad for the person who kissed her because an act of pure love and kindness caused a lifetime of disabilities for her

[@LilySaintSin]

Yeah, but you never kiss babies on the lips.

[@ChardeeMacdennis339]

@@LilySaintSinand never kiss anyone anywhere if you have a cold sore. You can’t not know you have one. I get them. They’re very painful. You can feel them coming before they’re even visible.

[@LilySaintSin]

yeah, that's just common sense.@@ChardeeMacdennis339

[@imdva]

⁠@@ChardeeMacdennis339if you have ever had a cold sore you have it for life. if it’s not showing it’s just dormant. had to learn that one the hard way

[@ChardeeMacdennis339]

@@imdva yes but they are only contagious when it is active. You cannot spread it if you don’t have an active cold sore. I’ve had it since I was a small baby. It’s similar and related to the chicken pox virus, which also lies dormant in your nerves forever after you’ve had it. That’s what causes shingles later on in life. Ironically I currently have shingles 😂 anyway even though chicken pox is dormant once having it, it can only spread when you have an active case of chicken pox or shingles.

[@MultiSuperdinosaur]

My dad wore a mask when I was born as he had a cold sore and didn’t want to pass it on and I actually stayed with my mum and one of my mum’s best friends for a couple nights after. It’s frustrating to think about ppl not considering how careful you have to be with infants and permanently affecting their lives.

[@CaptionGator]

W dad

[@AvaBunny-o2v]

Yeah but you don’t have to wear a mask now today

[@dwippity]

@@AvaBunny-o2v yes you do. if you're ill & in a hospital or around immunocompromised people, you have to wear a mask, whether it's covid or a cold sore.

[@daveshoemaker7137]

@@AvaBunny-o2v A lot of people still wear masks! Anyone treated for cancers or with low immunity needs to wear one!

[@JustAGooseman]

@@futoooob Thats why you should never go outside and be social. Can't risk harming someone inadvertantly.

[@ImAllisonWonderland]

An elderly lady kissed my baby on the mouth. She was a complete stranger. It was so offensive, but thankfully nothing happened. God bless this mother and child 💜🙏🏾

[@Kenny17674]

That's just disrespectful and careless

[@lindseyjohanneson6950]

Omg I would've lost it! Idk why some ppl don't understand personal boundries, particularly with someone else's child!🤦‍♀️

[@cecichechu]

Your daughter can't be brain damaged by a kiss this woman is lying .

[@WandaPanda-it4ix]

She was a maniac.

[@Acovado0222]

I put a sign on my baby’s stroller saying to not touch my baby bc too many people didn’t know boundaries. An elderly lady saw my stroller from behind and got excited that there was a baby near by. When she approached the front of it and read the sign, she just stood there stunned and looked offended lol. 😂

[@victoriaemilova686]

Me telling my mother not to share food or kiss my son when she has a cold sore, and her ignoring that and taking it as a personal attack. 🤷🏻‍♀️ some people have no respect for our children’s wellbeing. What a beautiful child 🥰 you can tell she’s such a happy kid!

[@skefsongames]

Even when she doesnt its still a risk. Although HSV can be asymptomatic so its best to just not allow anyone, including yourself to kiss your child on the lips or on any open wounds.

[@emmelinesprig489]

What always blows me away and makes me cry when watching these interviews, is how much it contrasts with broader society. Society devalues disabled lives, sees us as “unproductive”, but you can always see in these interviews, how the truth is really the opposite. The disabled family members are the most powerful people in the room. They’re the heart, and the love they generate in the people around them is so pure and unconditional. It shows how backwards society is. The only productivity I strive for is producing a world where everyone is valued and worthy.

[@andreareynolds8418]

So well said

[@sarahp3144]

100% agree

[@jupi8611]

As someone with autism I agree wholeheartedly

[@AshleySureen]

Everyone is valued and worthy to Jesus 🥰

[@jupi8611]

@@AshleySureen nah f*ck that sh*t evolution 🔛🔝‼️💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@sepnyte9422]

The unconditional love that just radiates from this mother is just beautiful.

[@chelsealavaya7263]

It is🙏

[@heyjeySigma]

what a silly statement.....i mean like 95% or more of mothers unconditionally love their children no matter what. Dont act like this is unusual

[@Zeepjeliefs]

​@@heyjeySigmabut the person can still find the love of this mother beautiful, and the bond they share

[@JecjecKoolitKidsChannel]

​@@heyjeySigma it didnt mention that they think its unusual.

[@lazer2521]

She's very responsive to her name. Bless her. Her precious smile brings joy.

[@musa2775]

Yes! She's so responsive and I totally agree with mom that Breelynn's personality is so evident :) her sense of humor is sharp

[@Funky-dude681]

Most normal bone marrow baby 💀💀💀💀💀

[@TeeHeeTwinkleToes]

​@@Funky-dude681 Can you not say that? The nerve of some people..

[@Funky-dude681]

@@TeeHeeTwinkleToes what you ganna do about it lil bro

[@Chillifartgaming]

Womp womp​@@TeeHeeTwinkleToes

[@redlady222]

Who kisses anyone when they have a cold sore? That was a tragic and ignorant mistake.

[@seungknows]

Probably was a kid who did it

[@Preppybabiess]

​@@seungknowsnot

[@shootingbricks8554]

​@@seungknowsif you know you have a cold sore, why hold the child that close to your face to where she can touch your lips?

[@jouryvip2482]

@@seungknows No, he is an adult.

[@sage5530]

this is super sweet to see so much compassion from a mother. not every parent is this levelheaded and determined to be compassionate to their disabled children

[@daliajhamayel3687]

the first 😢😢😢 15:20 months 😢 n hb h😊😊i’m😢bo😢m i k

[@Juju-nr7cb]

You don’t know how she is with the cameras off.

[@narfinarf5920]

​@@Juju-nr7cbyou'd know. There'd be signs. That child wouldn't be calm being held and touched, as you see she's happier in her moms arms than in her chair on the couch by herself. Abuse has signs, people look past them and claim abuse when the child is taken care of. That's the sad part. Abuse is easier to see than anyone realizes, just pay attention to the kids body language around the adult/caregiver, the way they respond and compare that to how they are around friends and other trusted adults like a teacher. It'll be night and day.

[@stephenferla]

@@Juju-nr7cb what even makes you say that

[@loupeafox1382]

I was 37 years old when someone kissed me who was infected with herpes simplex virus. It was the day before their cold sore erupted so nothing even showed at that point and neither of us realised there was even a risk. I was very ill for three weeks with cold sores in my mouth and throat and all up one side of my face. It nearly went to my eye which could have caused blindness. It was horrendous. I can’t even imagine how that would be for a newborn! The fact is that you could be kissing a newborn when you have no obvious symptoms, not knowing that you pose a real danger.

[@irme8930]

The same thing happened to me with a friend who drank from my glass and it turned out she had E. Barr virus. I ended up having multiple sclerosis due to it 😪, so be aware. It doesn't only happen to infants.

[@34pers]

wait why is handling herpes/sores so different for everyone?? i never had any problems with it it just goes away... how did i get it in the first place and why didnt my body reject it like this badly?

[@TheLoveMiku]

@@34persi would like to know that too

[@ASwegoalong]

@@irme8930I didn’t even share a drink with someone who had mono (Epstein Barr virus), just in the same room with them. Got mono at 13 years old and then is developed into myalgic encephalomyelitis which has made me mostly housebound and completely disabled and unable to work. I’m almost 30 now. People think I’m just lazy. I wish I was just lazy cause that can be fixed. ME can’t be fixed and the more I try to power through the worse I will be and powering through the symptoms can cause permanent worsening.

[@EtherealSunset]

​@@34persmaybe that person had a suppressed immune system or something in their genetics that made them more likely to have a more extreme reaction. The unfortunate thing is, most people won't know they have something underlying that will cause them issues that most people won't have. They find out when it's already too late.

[@WolfTracker1]

I didn’t know that could happen and I imagine the person who gave the kiss lives with a terrible regret. I am glad you shared your story to educate us to be aware so we wont make the same mistake.

[@faustomadebr]

Ive never heard about it. Probably because it is rare and kissing the baby is the mounth is also not common, at least here in Brazil. That being said, the title makes us believe it could have been a kiss in the cheek.

[@gaetanodragonetti3942]

They should live with regret forever. Everybody knows that herpes is contagious. Even if they didn’t think it would go to her brain, why would you want to pass it onto a baby’s lips?????

[@jessicaely2521]

​@gaetanodragonetti3942 not everyone knows they are going to have an attack. You are contagious before the actual cold sore shows up. If you live with it for 30 years (like I have) you know when a cold sore is coming on, but if you never had one you don't know the signs. I infected a boyfriend with my very first cold sore. I kissed him before the sore showed up. The beginning of a cold sore is itching, tingling, or burning around the lips.48 hours later the blister shows up, then is the eruption stage, then scab forms, and then your healthy.

[@morganboggis03]

@@jessicaely2521but that was your boyfriend, you had a reason to kiss him and it was wanted. This is someone else’s child who didn’t ask for this kiss. Two completely different situations. It’s absurd that you would compare the two

[@koreanjesus1983]

I am so glad I saw this so that I don't dare make that mistake again. I kissed my best friend's baby the day after he was born, but not the mouth, on the forehead. NEVER AGAIN. This little girl is so beautiful and sweet. I wish her a long, happy life.

[@chloeerobloxx]

👍

[@LuoVicky-mq4fz]

I often kiss my twins nephew in the cheeks when they were just 1 month old ,omg ,I won't do that anymore. I am crying for this cute gril

[@Sandman-n2i]

Good coz Herpes isn't only thing you can pass. All the cavity causing bacterias can be passed too.

[@purple6705]

fanum tax

[@lltbcke]

That's why you NEVER kiss a child on their mouth not even if you're the parent

[@Toffee146]

Chris, I think you're tone deaf! Singing isn't your best skill!!! 😂

[@southernenigma3427]

No, not me. I kissed my 2 kids on the mouth all the time. They're grown now and we still kiss close to the mouth. Never on the cheek. But I didnt have fever blisters while kissing them when they were babies. Never had the HSV virus, nor anyone in my family that I know of. Maybe we were just lucky. My dad used to kiss my kids on the cheek or the bottom of their feet (when they were infants), my mom too. None of my family or friends ever tried to kiss my kids in the mouth.

[@deliaisdying6404]

​@@southernenigma3427You were just lucky. hope that helped.

[@Chse.a]

Idk about that part man but that was a rare accident that would almost never happen unless someone has a disease but I feel sad for both party’s it’s so undeserving.

[@bearowl-m4x]

i have no idea why ppl do that. smh

[@lnelson7006]

I think she understands more than people think! She’s beautiful 😍

[@natalyasturn]

Her chuckles are so precious! My newborn cousin had scratched her cheek, like newborns do. Someone kissed her cheek, turned out this someone had the “cold sore virus”. What resulted was extremely similar to this baby’s experience. Many blessings to this sweet family!!!

[@katharina1439]

Someone gave my newborn Staphylococcus bacteria infection!😡 she was only days old! There were boils filled with fluid which spread... to her ear, shoulder, arms, back😰 thankfully it all went away with an antiseptic cream

[@unskilled822]

during spanish conquest campaign a small army of 300 men defeated millons, this was impossible in combat but they made alliance with other tribes and their immune systems were dealing with many dangerous infections and a terrible sickness struck the natives @@katharina1439

[@CC-kl4nh]

I am so sorry this had happened. When my daughter was a newborn… I kept everybody away. We don’t let anyone see the newborn especially in the first month. It’s a time of healing and recovery for mother & child.

[@Vanessavanni23]

Yes, I really don't understand why new parents do groceries with a newborn. I would be afraid that the baby will get sick quickly, even when it is a simple cold. At least one parent should stay home with the new born.

[@Мэлтэм]

Jes in turkey and many other asian (balkan) cultures there is a thing with the 40 day rules. Its like an old superstition/habit but maybe also has Religios roots. For example baby and mom shouldnt leave the house for 40 days. Im not completly sure but the first bath for baby should also be at 40 days (with mom). And when someone dies the 7. 40. And 52 days are believed to be special especially the 40. Where a special ceremonie like thing Takes place where prayers are done And so on..

[@lemonysnickette]

​@MELLO_666 This may be religious, but it makes a lot of logical sense scientifically. There's other cultures where they take the bond between a newborn and a mother at the beginning more seriously than here in the US. I wish we would adapt some of these aspects into this our culture.

[@AnaCarolina23y]

I'm 24 with no kids yet, and I totally agree! I find this culture of showing off the newborn like a trophy totally bizarre. When my cousin was born he was held by dozens of people, some even played with his mouth with their dirty fingers (didnt even sanitize their hands!!) It's insane. the baby should be protected and bond with the mother the first month of their life. people have plenty of time to visit the baby later

[@Мэлтэм]

Especially after seeing this video I will definitly be more aware of this. I mean I dont kiss babys and also only handle them after desinfekting/washing my hands..also who would kiss the baby on the mouth? Maybe the mother is the only one who would do that but other then her I dont find it appropriate and would feel very uncomfortable seeing this. This beautiful Angel was Born healthy and now unfortunately have to live with this illniss I know the person who Kissed her wouldnt imagine something like this to happen, I also feel for her/him..its very sad

[@Kari2025]

This interviewer nailed it! When he was making little Breelynn laugh was the best part. Shout out to stepdad for being there for her. I’m sure he’s just Dad to her at this point!

[@FluffyEclairs]

His name is Chris 😄

[@Moriah7913]

The stepfather seems like a total blessing to the mom and the little girl.

[@s04p11]

People thought my little sister was a cute baby so they'd spin her around with her arms and dislocated her shoulders. She randomly dislocates her shoulders ever since and my mom has found out a way to re locate them after visiting the doctors all the time. Please treat babies and toddlers with care...

[@princesskileyrae]

I think this interviewer was absolutely thee perfect human to engage & interact with this particular child. The dude seriously made her giggle the whole time & positively reaffirmed her value & worth. He didn't treat her like a case study but rather an adorable, sweet child in a way that made sense to her. I'm very impressed by how this interview was conducted even if his Elvis impression was average at best. ❤❤❤

[@mikeprobst1839]

This dude is awesome. Not so much an elvis impersonator though.

[@princesskileyrae]

@@SallySkellington94 that's great to hear! It was my first time viewing this channel so it particularly stuck out to me. 😊😊

[@Fuyuko9-rt]

I didn't really like when he called her "smart" because to me It kinda sounded like he was mocking her, though i know that wasn't the case. So i kinda feel bad about thinking that

[@ashleyw6160]

Oh he's amazing & does great w all of them. In the majority that I've seen, they warm up to him quickly & u can tell they really like him. It shows he's one w a genuinely good heart!!!!!

[@May04bwu]

He’s the best. This channel is truly eye opening.

[@Curlyqt89]

Who would even think it’s ok to kiss a baby or any child on the mouth especially one that isn’t yours

[@Journeylivin]

I wonder if it was a relative.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

It makes gag thinking of someone kissing any baby/child on the mouth. I thankfully didn’t have to really deal with that…guess my “bug off” aura helped! I’ve kissed the top of their head and don’t kiss anyone’s baby! Even my grandchildren! Lots of hugs though 🥰

[@YTcensorsEverything]

It’s obviously a relative. She said it happened at 2 days old. No one is bringing their infant out in public at 2 days old

[@Ifuckwithtrinkets]

Maybe a grandparent?

[@WARGAMES-r7n]

It's Tragic when children pay for adults stupidity

[@laurenj6771]

It truly is. I couldn’t have said it better myself, it applies to so many situations.

[@krystie730]

'My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge'

[@ChRiStY4t5]

It's not stupidity. It's ignorance.

[@gods-best-friend-gbf]

That's what anti-natalists been saying forever...

[@ЮлияПриходько-н4х]

Вы верите,что это от поцелуя...можно и вдохнуть вирус и т.д.Всему верите.

[@bearsh0ck]

Respect to the mom for being so positive, I couldnt imagine if this happened if I have a kid

[@MichelleJ1822]

Oh my goodness when he fell down and she started laughing, that is the most adorable laugh! This breaks my heart because this really didn’t have to happen. But thankfully she’s got you and those who love her and help in her treatment.

[@H3_Chill]

I love what the dad said about parents setting boundaries, rather than being overly fearful. Great advice. Wishing the best for you all! What a sweet girl Breelynn is. :)

[@nightyew2160]

I agree that setting boundaries is important, but it is difficult to know what to mention because this seems like the kind of thing no one expects to happen. I had never heard about this no kissing rule until this episode, and kissing people on the mouth is something I just don't expect anyone to do unless they're dating (so definitely not babies).

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

​@@nightyew2160 I've seen a few adults in real life kiss children on the lips, and it always makes me feel icky even though it's supposedly just the adult being affectionate - not just because it kinda looks wrong, but children's immune systems aren't as developed and it's a *great* way of passing germs and stuff on that might overwhelm a child, case in point like the video (and vice versa, but kids are def more vulnerable to it than the adults).

[@aGwEENapple]

People become defensive as if the child is theirs. Parents have every right to set their limits! I would never go beyond a parent's limits!

[@TheRandomINFJ]

When she started laughing, it was the most beautiful sound and decided to wipe the tears. Sending sooooo many hugs to babygirl! ❤

[@AvsIMusicYouDontWantToMiss]

poor child but....... wow what a sweet, kind, heartwarming mother

[@alecktra1]

This mom's love is so beautiful to witness, as is Breelynn's smile.

[@VictorMendez-l6u]

of course she wants attention.

[@CubbieBearandAmyBear]

When you know you have the virus even when you THINK it’s not active, you don’t share food, kiss, etc of a newborn, baby, young kids. There are several family members who have this, and they are well aware not to do these things.

[@dakotyascott7996]

I don't have the virus and I don't do this. I don't allow adults or children to eat or drink after me and I ESPECIALLY don't kiss children anywhere but the top of their head.

[@joris5429]

​​@@dakotyascott7996and if someome had some cold sores? Those blisters are also caused by a virus

[@camilla757]

​@@chatteratithat's definitely not true. Unfortunately you can be contagious before a blister forms.

[@devin7703]

Actually cold sores are herpes simplex and have a dormant stage especially on newly infected individuals. So the person that gave it to her could very well not have known they had it bc their viral load was enough to pass it on but not enough to produce a lesion or mouth sore. This is so heartbreaking. I’m a nurse who treated foster children infected with hsv but never infected at days old. This is truly devastating but God has a great plan for this little one!

[@Solscapes.]

Wish someone had told my mom.

[@boohoo7782]

I don't know if it's because my sister's disabled and she reminds me of her but I'm crying genuine tears from how cute Breelynn is. Her laugh is so adorable.

[@TinyTales_28]

21:10 I teared up, Chris seems so genuinely happy to make her happy. He is such an amazing person. The way he looks at her just makes me so happy.

[@SparkyTuttle]

I had no clue this could happen. Thank you so much. Bless all of you.

[@AnnaPugacova]

Me either 😮

[@catsatemygrandmother5985]

PSA- if you ever get cold sores, you shouldn’t be kissing babies anywhere, especially on the face. It can cause blindness if the infection gets in the eyes, and even if you kiss arms, hands etc the baby can still wipe your saliva with the virus onto their face. Also you don’t have to have an active coldsore to be shedding the virus in your saliva!

[@34pers]

i never in my life kissed a baby and never will its icky and i hated being kissed as a kid, but unactive sore?? so im basically forever contaminated?

[@Roaming725]

I think it's a bit extreme to say anybody who gets cold sores ever should never kiss babies at all. Certainly, kissing a newborn, especially on the lips, should be avoided. I don't understand the mind of the person who caused her disability and I am glad I'm not overreacting when I cancel plans if there's even a chance I might accidentally spread it.

[@nattykitkatty]

​@@Roaming725It's not extreme to say at all. HSV has no cure and doesn't ever leave the body once you have it, so if you have ever had a cold sore ONCE in your life, you have HSV and the potential to spread it. It's not really anything to be ashamed of, though, most people have it. But yeah, don't kiss babies.

[@Roaming725]

​@@nattykitkatty so not kissing your own child not even once for at least the first 4 years or so of your baby's life is not even a tad bit extreme?

[@albtckl]

​@@Roaming725that's what hugs are for.

[@peterpan6443]

This man is so compassionate and caring he really engages with these precious children 😀

[@shalom6780]

i know, its so wholesome :')

[@Izzie-rz8ye]

Is anyone going to talk about how sweet her laughing is?!!

[@abzhazkitties]

My best friend has a 1 year old; when the baby was home & ppl were coming to visit, a family member of her spouse disagreed with being asked not to kiss the baby bc its "her family member & she will do as she pleases" basically. She looked right at my friend before kissing the baby; the family members got mad at my friend for defending her baby (verbally) & taking it away from the woman. I never once thought she was out of line for trying to set those boundaries & now this shows exactly why she shouldn't have been ignored & demeaned for asking. Please dont get mad at parents when they make a request like this; they're just trying to keep their kids safe as there's always the risk

[@t.h.8475]

Her baby, her rules.

[@magic13christispage]

I am reading all these comments, and I really wonder why people are even willing to kiss an infant in the first place (let alone on the mouth!), and they even dare to object anyone telling them not to do so! Really twisted world.

[@t.h.8475]

@magic13christispage part of it is entitlement. Mostly, they don't understand the dangers.

[@dntskdnttll]

@@t.h.8475 The latter especially! I am an educated person and respect parents wishes but still did not know this until today!

[@fleur1191]

Elle a eu raison la maman de lui dire de ne pas embrasser le bébé.

[@MissBrandle13]

When mom said she's thankful she's atleast here and that's all she can ask for, the way Breelyn looked at her immediately with a sad face and got upset just broke my heart. She knows her mama still loves her and she definitely understands the words people around her say. She's a lucky little lady to have such great support ❤

[@thecentralscrutinizer304]

My heart is broken. I have an 8 year old daughter. I hope all the best things in life come to you and your sweet daughter. Shes so sweet. The mother is a warrior.

[@SarahLynn-h6s]

Only the mother? like why?

[@Imani_alee]

Her brother is so respectful and adorable❤

[@tinywhineygrimeylad4445]

I was feeling really upset before watching this video, and then I saw breelynn's smile and I completely forgot about it 😭she has the sweetest smile ever I can't get over it

[@amypaul5886]

My son's father did the same thing with an infected cold sore @ 4 months old. He almost died at 4 months. But he survived was he viral encephalitis. He is legally blind, he is partially paralized on his left side and has cerebal palsy and will be wheel chair bound in the end. He was 6 weeks early with his twin brother. It was started on his left side. But his left side is gone his right side took over for his left side but am doing it all by myself and he is going on 34. Am still taking care of him so awesome that you doing well.

[@therealJamieJoy]

I am so sorry you had to go through this hardship. May blessings rain down on you.

[@orlovae1]

God bless you!

[@bbyc__]

God bless you both ❤

[@MsTee349]

So is the father not helping with the child HE made sick?

[@fleur1191]

C'est Monstrueux, le pauvre bébé ❤️ Les parents ne comprennent donc pas ,quand ils sont malades ,ils ne doivent pas embrasser leurs enfants sur la bouche.

[@superdrwholock]

It hurt me to hear that she was told she was crazy when she suspected something was different

[@ieva5948]

For sure. People need to start taking all mother's concerns seriously, they almost always are right and they do know when something is off.

[@StonedtotheBones13]

Same. Like, I'm sure if she HAD known what was wrong, or set boundaries, she would've just been told the same thing

[@BeehiveMC]

She's so expressive, she knows how to communicate well I'm glad she has such supportive parents, I'm sure that's a huge reason as to why she's so cheerful I hope her and her family continue to grow and adapt well, and I thank them for sharing their story because I had no idea this could happen though it makes sense

[@dorathocker4575]

You can really see her awareness and intelligence. The body is always miraculous and wants to repair itself. I love that her mother pointed out that the healthy right side of Breelynn's brain began doing some functions the left side couldn't do. Amazing, and who knows the future. Hope and prayers Breelynn and family❣️

[@glendyglendy5880]

Y sin poder hablar ni caminar,que fácil es opinar cuando uno está sano!? Es obvio que no desearías tener una hija así, hipócrita

[@craisinbread]

the fact that he goes out of his way to connect with and befriend these children is incredibly touching, yet heart-wrenching to me. my whole life, I was treated differently for my mental disabilities, especially by those older than me. I never could truly connect with an adult or have an older figure I looked up to, and I would constantly be undermined/talked down to. even as a teenager, I faced constant belittling and underestimation from those around me, and it's so wonderful to see this man treat these disabled children as humans equal to him. truly beautiful and inspiring, while also heartbreaking. i wish more people treated me like this as a child. props to the mother, also. she's so patient and understanding of the girls means of communication and expressing herself. she seems so caring and supportive of her daughters disabilities, and not only that, but she's so affectionate and sweet!! more parents need to be able to empathize and communicate with their children like this, regardless of disability.

[@newchapterasmr]

Is there anything special about your sister? “She’s cute” Best answer ever. She is indeed super cute!

[@HanakoSanTakami]

I pray for this family, the little girl is an Angel despite her problems 💖

[@amymarieanderson2787]

The way this mother is with her beautiful baby girl is so amazing! She has so much patience and she's so encouraging to her. I wish all children had this kind of support at home, disabled or not.

[@Ellisonave]

I think that girl is so lucky to be surrounded by so much love. She is so so happy.

[@Juicycroissanwich]

I work in a nursing home and there’s a lady with Encephalitis from Meningitis when she was little, and she’s very much like Breelyn! And she’s 60!!! Don’t lose hope, the human body is an amazing thing! Especially because she was born so long ago and medicine was very primitive at that time

[@hiddenhand6973]

You are wonderful for helping her. Thank you for sharing.

[@dewilew2137]

1963 wasn’t that long ago, and medicine certainly wasn’t primitive. 😂

[@bleak3304]

@@dewilew2137 they're trying to be optimistic

[@guardianangel9517]

​@@dewilew2137 Yeah.. 1963 medicine is definitely dinosaur-ish compared to now👍🏻

[@divinusmaximus1315]

@@dewilew2137 Really? Just ask those women whose legs became totally hairy and grown moustache because of those birth pills... Ask your mother... 😆

[@jennyrealight1860]

She can express herself alright. What a beautiful soul. She just transmits this joy that's very hard to miss. She's just precious!

[@mariecarie1]

I’ve never heard of not kissing a baby. But it seems like common sense to not kiss ANYone when you have a cold sore. We’re thinking about starting a family so I’m really glad to have learned this. Bless this family!! Her brother is so sweet and loving and polite, calling Chris “sir”!

[@D0NCH33T0]

You can also maybe not kiss them on the MOUTH or get yourself tested before you have kids

[@a.s.3267]

Nobody should ever touch a baby without! the mother's permission- and no means no! That should be basic logic.

[@Светлана-о4ф8л]

Нельзя никого подпускать к грудному ребенку, тем более посторонних , в этом нет необходимости, так может радость обернуться бедой, не нужно бояться, что кто то обидится , это ваше право , ваше дитя и самое дорогое, что у вас есть.

[@73cidalia]

Even when you can't see a cold sore. It's super contagious in the days before it appears.

[@flixtrue6300]

It’s not about kissing on the mouth. Anywhere on the body can make this happen. And an other fact: you don’t have to see the cold sore. It is already active in the body of the person before you see it so clearly. I have family in law that all have the Herpes virus, first 3 months no kissing at all, with or without active sores: and never on the mouth never ever! With sores I don’t want you around at all before 3 months. Other fact: if you or the dad has the virus and will give it to your newborn, it can become very sick as well, only the change of dying is less likely. After 3 months the baby will not be at that amount of risk anymore. Just be careful ❤ your child is your everything

[@thiskid990]

Her brother is so sweet too. I can tell their parents just love them so much, I hope they’re proud of themselves and wishing the best for her

[@deadgiveaway-z3i]

I've heard of stories of babies being thrashed about, locked in small oxygen-deprived spaces overnight etc... but being kissed?, Didn't suspect that was ever a way you can cause permanent brain damage in someone... Scary.

[@anaserrot6620]

no la besó intencionalmente para hacerle daño. La besó como una muestra de afecto sin saber que era portador del virus.

[@deadgiveaway-z3i]

@@anaserrot6620 Solo quise decir que la persona que la besó le causó un daño permanente al cerebro, no es que fuera su intención, simplemente sucedió.

[@amandamusic80]

They give pregnant mothers meds to suppress during delivery because that can also happen.. if the mom has GH. It's usually fatal in babies newborn.

[@laurenm9203]

True, but don’t they also say you shouldn’t take your newborn baby out in public for a certain amount of time? Because their immune system is still kind of finalizing its development? By that same logic, one could easily assume you shouldn’t kiss a baby.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

​@@amandamusic80 will sometimes

[@guaranteedtopwn]

this is exactly why widespread medical information is so important, most people simply don't know, and when people don't have information to go off they follow their feelings

[@asterapothecaries610]

I had to yell at my in laws for kissing my newborn son, they both get cold sores. some people have no sense or intelligence.

[@deletethis6902]

Omg.. Make them wear masks, then they won't forget.

[@cansada1640]

Какие идиоты🤦🏻‍♀️

[@melistasy]

No one should be kissing babies on the mouth! Cold sores or not!

[@AshaSara]

​@@melistasy exactly 🤢

[@emmajones8590]

@@melistasy It's worrying how many people are quite happy to come on a visit with a bad cold or the flu, even when there are babies or other vulnerable people in the house. If you are pregnant, your immune system is repressed and you aren't allowed most meds. I am asthmatic on top of things. I remember a relative decided to come and visit when they had flu and I was a couple of months pregnant. She gave it to me and I was very, very sick for about a month.

[@FrancesHart99]

How could somebody with a cold sore kiss a baby on the mouth? You don’t kiss a child let alone a baby on the mouth. You don’t kiss anyone if you have a cold sore. It’s disgusting. It’s criminal.

[@sneekz07]

The cold sore doesn't have to be visible for it to be contagious. That's why you just shouldn't kiss babies on the mouth full stop.

[@ProdavackaDivu]

Same thing happened to my younger sister when she was a newborn in the hospital. They think it was from a nurse. There was a civil lawsuit

[@TheInnerSession]

i would of never known this was a thing. the cold sore yeh seems obvious but kissing in general had no idea i hope the nurses/dr's tell every couple expecting this.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

They probably didn't know the risks and as others have said, it can transmit without any signs of infection

[@virginiaconnor8350]

My boyfriend has cold sores occasionally and I will not let him kiss me, much less breathe on my face or in my ear. He's 77 and had Shingles when he was younger. I took the shots for it since I nearly died of Covid in '20 and didn't want to get anything else I could prevent since I have pre-existing conditions myself. I think this bit about not kissing babies-or even children with immune-compromised systems should be taught to youngsters, teens, and adults to keep them from making this mistake if alone with them.

[@anitakerse4119]

Breelynn is so alert and seems to understand everything. I think she would really benefit from one of those computer visually communication boards thingamybobs. I don’t know what they are called. The ones that there is a computerised voice that is activated when she looks at a certain word/object. I think she’s a bright little bunny and would really enjoy having a conversation, saying I love you or being able to tell them if she’s in pain or feeling unwell. Maybe Chris could start a fundraiser for one. She’s a beautiful little girl with a wonderful family. Xx❤❤

[@wanji-]

I second this! She is such a sweet soul.

[@InvasionAnimation]

I agree!

[@bbygirlmua]

Children with special needs are often more smarter than we think 😊 she is beautiful and super smart 💗

[@julieprince77]

I agree. Seems like she knows every word spoken, she just can't communicate. A computer would be perfect for her.

[@melperryman]

Yes! That is exactly what I was thinking. She really knows what's going on and understands what everyone is saying.

[@KitKitDraws]

5:15 her laugh is just so beautiful, bless her heart ❤️

[@Ky_Vexxed_Cass]

I hope this little girl finds something that can help her further communicate. I get the distinct impression that she comprehends so much more that it seems. She even was singing. Shes so adorable. Her parents are lucky and she seems to be to have them as well.

[@Lynn-uf4ip]

She does seem like she understands more than meets the eye. I think she might be able to learn some sign language and/or use a communication device. It's like she knows what she wants to say but doesn't have a way to say it.

[@karengarling8035]

I never knew. I have always thought it wrong to kiss a baby or child on the lips. Now I know there is another reason, why you shouldn't. Thank you for letting us know.

[@srinivasarajarao9965]

it is the most BASIC reason in the world!!!..CLEANLINESS!!!

[@heyjeySigma]

exactly. what happened to kissing ppl or kids on the cheeks.

[@galamander_1327]

​@@heyjeySigmaExactly. Or just not kissing people beyond your partner. There are safer ways to show affection like hugs, attention, etc.

[@Extreme-PCIe-Cable]

@@galamander_1327I’m sure the person who had kissed her on the mouth was also very young. I’m not that far into the video so I’m not sure that they said anything about the person. But I’m sure everything was an accident.

[@thecollector4574]

@@galamander_1327or literally just kiss ur kid. There’s like nothing wrong with that…. 🤨

[@lizebotha8783]

It's very tragic that a kiss from a well meaning person didn't know what consequences it would have but I'm glad she's being loved and doing her best 😢

[@yahainHotPink]

I don't feel like they were well meaning. Aren't people with cold sores, etc taught or advised to not kiss others?? Very inconsiderate of that person. 💔😩

[@Aleera616]

Yea I don't know how well meaning that person could have been. Even if they didn't know of the risk of causing this, everyone with herpes knows that it's highly infectious. So they at least risked infecting a kid with what they had

[@devindailey598]

​@@yahainHotPink its very likely that person had no knowledge of this virus.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

​@@devindailey598 yes they probably thought they had nothing but you don't touch anyone's baby.

[@Orangejuice2313]

Even if the person didn’t know the consequences they would have known they had a cold sore, you don’t have one without knowing, so they should not have kissed a baby!!!

[@Ieatbeanzrawr]

This man is so kind and i bet he makes the kids so happy and melt the parents hearts. Keep doing your thing!

[@tamfur]

Love those giggles and that smile lights up the room.

[@ashleyshayia8087]

Yes it does 🤎