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Strangers Stop Fucking Touching My Baby

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FreddyFireflyCanFeckOff · 12/09/2016 13:56

Why do people think this is okay?!

Am I the ass hole here, or is this just not on? It drives me mad.

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FreddyFireflyCanFeckOff · 12/09/2016 13:57

....when he is in the pram, and people reach in to touch him.

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Pagwatch · 12/09/2016 13:59
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OneForTheRoadThen · 12/09/2016 14:00

Why don't you ask them not to?

I imagine they are trying to be kind, however misguidedly.

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Arseicle · 12/09/2016 14:01

Does he melt on touch?

Yeah, a bit of an asshole. Takes a village and all that, they are enjoying him and interacting with him as a new member of society. I don't get the problem. He'd let you know if he didn't like it.

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Arfarfanarf · 12/09/2016 14:01

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HandmaidsTail · 12/09/2016 14:01

Ok, I'll take one for the team.

What's wrong with people touching your baby?

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hellowembley · 12/09/2016 14:02

I feel the opposite! I just went to Italy and everyone was coming up to my baby, chatting to her, holding her hand etc. I thought it was really lovely and friendly and showed they have a culture where babies are cherished. Am depressed to be back in UK where most people just ignore her!

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kiki22 · 12/09/2016 14:02

Unless the person is dirty or drunk I don't mind. Lifting not OK touching their little hands and cheeks is just irresistible my babies have been so adorable i can understand why people want to bask in their loveliness and share in it I'm happy to share the love.

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samG76 · 12/09/2016 14:02

Can't say it bothers me, unless they have a notifiable disease, I suppose

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acasualobserver · 12/09/2016 14:03

Why not make a little sign saying, "Please do not touch this baby."? This is real question - I've asked it before on similar threads but the OP never answers it.

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Arfarfanarf · 12/09/2016 14:03

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Mouthfulofquiz · 12/09/2016 14:03

What's wrong with people touching your baby? I like it when people show an interest and act in a caring way towards my little one. I think you may be getting mad about nothing here...

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Oysterbabe · 12/09/2016 14:05

I don't like people touching mine either. Look, comment but don't touch, I really don't see the need.

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JackandDiane · 12/09/2016 14:06

you ARE being an arse hole, yes

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acasualobserver · 12/09/2016 14:07

Am depressed to be back in UK where most people just ignore her!

They're probably MNers and have read a fair few threads like this and know it's the safest option.

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Pagwatch · 12/09/2016 14:08

Here.

Strangers Stop Fucking Touching My Baby
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BarbarianMum · 12/09/2016 14:09

Well, you know, you can tell them not to. Or make a sign. If it bothers you. We do live in a society where many people think it's OK to touch babies, so you do need to, as it were, opt out in some way.

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Amelie10 · 12/09/2016 14:09

You seem to have some anger issues. They are hardly abusing your child.

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DerekSprechenZeDick · 12/09/2016 14:09

Baby breaking bad suit Grin

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Havingkittens04 · 12/09/2016 14:10

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Havingkittens04 · 12/09/2016 14:13

Pagwatch I want one for my next DC Blush

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Lottapianos · 12/09/2016 14:16

Havingkittens, you do know that wet wiping your child's arm because a stranger had touched them for 2 seconds is um, over the top, right?

Kissing children you don't know very well is inappropriate. Sticking fingers in babies mouths is just gross. I can't see what is wrong with holding their hand or stroking their arm for a second, if baby is calm and not upset by it

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acasualobserver · 12/09/2016 14:16

Havingkittens your post was a heap of ageist shite.

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DerekSprechenZeDick · 12/09/2016 14:16

Arf I will be taking this new baby out for hour long walks many times a day, wearing her cutest outfits for that reason alone

Might be able to make back some of the money spent on the pram Grin

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Oysterbabe · 12/09/2016 14:16

The way I see it, I wouldn't want strangers touching me. People would find it very odd if strangers touched older children. Why is it ok just because it's a baby?
My baby relies on me to keep her safe and that includes protecting her from random weirdos fondling her.

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