Dear Rachel, that's OK, they haven't heard of germs in US either.  All
colds are caused because kid went out without coat, hat, etc. Personally
I'm a great believer in fresh air!  When mom is really having a problem I
frequently rec a nice walk with baby in sling or stroller.  I can't believe
the temperatures that some people keep their houses at.  It's as if being
chilly is a national sin.  No one ever heard of a sweater :-)

The reason for keeping a baby at home for two weeks is to decrease exposure
to other people's germs, has nothing to do with temperature!  And I
personally think new babies (less than 2 weeks) are taken to lots of
inappropriate places (grocery store, mall, church.)  It's as if there is a
contest to see who can get out earliest!  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ

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