most of what i hear from people getting rid of reptiles with new babies is all about salmonella..... I just calmly ask a few questions:
Do you wash your hands before eating?
After handling food?
After using the restroom?
Before handling the baby?
As long as you practice BASIC hygine, there's really no worries.
My main problem with all this type of thing, including with my grandkids, is people now a days are soooo worried about germs this and bacteria that, that parents are over protecting their kids. Not only can i see this pschologically hampering the child, but also possible medical problems when the child does come across something that their immune system should be able to handle, but can't because of over protective sterilization.
So, wash your hands, and lets your kids be kids!
Don