Patient's question:
My baby is only three months old. His grandfather drinks beer every day, and he has a very strong smell of alcohol. Moreover, every time he drinks, he comes over to ask for a hug from the little one. I wonder if this will have any impact on the baby.Doctor's answer:
About whether alcohol is stimulating for babies. If your baby can handle it, it's not a big deal. The molecular weight of ethanol (about 46) is larger than that of air (about 29), and it is also easily volatile in the air. Therefore, the alcohol smell emitted from a person's body will gradually spread into the air. If your elderly relative spends a short time holding the child and the child can handle it, there is no need to ruin their enjoyment of the conversation.