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cold sores

can you kiss your newborn while u have a coldsore? like on their head or something rather then their lips? Or is this still a no no ?
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Np good luck
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Thanks fingers crossed ! I will look for abreva today and see if that helps at all!
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Np I think the abreva is fast working than the other leading brands cold sores are so effin annoying hopefully it'll be cleared in time so you can give your bundle of joy all the kisses you want. Congrats and good luck btw.
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Thanks my hubby is absolutley devastated..just got cold sore today (weds) and im being induced on sat. He has some over the counter meds but usually still takes 10 or more days to clear :-( thanks for ur comment
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Um absolutely a no no I wouldn't kiss my baby anywhere with a cold sore try using abreva for it it's over the counter I used to work in a obgyn office and the docs used to tell pts to buy over the counter first b4 they prescribed a rx. Good luck and congrats.
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