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Can my baby catch anything serious from chewing the tip and bottom of my shoe?
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Shoes and germs: Shoes have the worst germs. Yes your baby can catch a bad infection by chewing on any part of hte shoe. It also depends on the baby's abilityto fight off infectios, but it is best not to tkae such chances!
Answered 3/23/2016
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