Babies Know Dirt and Little Boys Have Dirty Feet

Maybe the mom of this precious little newborn shouldn't have been the one taking the photo!

A new mom sent this photo as a Daily Darling (yes, we really are almost out!) and captioned it: “Spencer (age 3) assures the nervous, new mommy of this sweet, little baby (read: defenseless from germs), that his feet may be dirty but his hands are certainly clean.”

Too funny to be a Daily Darling, so I had to write about it! I’m sure this article about babies and germs isn’t all that reassuring, but I thought I’d link it again in case it helps. And thanks to Spencer for reminding me about going barefoot and getting my feet dirty! 😉

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Babies Know Dirt!

When my young sons were exploring the streets of Brooklyn, I couldn’t help but wonder how good crushed rock or dried dog droppings could taste when delicious mashed potatoes were routinely rejected.“

Amy can teach us a thing or two about the joys of playing outside in a field of dandelions and...dirt!

So starts one of the latest articles in the New York Times Health section. I couldn’t resist the quote, as I understand having a fussy eater can be incredibly trying! Authored by Jane E. Brody, this is an interesting and short one-page read about germs and health, and how babies (those amazing creatures!), seem to know a little more than we adults do sometimes! Read the full article here…and go play!

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