to be really pissed off that my so called friends think it is ok to smoke in the same room as a 6 week old baby and for them to be all snotty because we refuse to see them with our kids

[sheepgomeep]

I just cannot believe thier stupidity and thier naivety i really can't. They have used the excuse that as she smoked in pregnancy then the baby is used to it and will be ok.

They have gone snotty on us because we wont take our kids there.

No amount of education will make them change thier minds and whats worse her whole family have started it too so at any one time up to 8 oeple are smoking in the same room as that poor baby!

I am not turning this into an anti smoking rant as dp and I both smoke but we both go outside well away from the kids and are both very aware of the risks .

They give teenage parents and people on benefits a really bad name

[smugmumofboys]

YANBU. I also really hate seeing people with a fag on in the car with children.

[HorseyWoman]

Yes, they do give other teen mums a bad name, but you give them a good name

You can only continue your boycott and explain why you are doing it. If they are snotty with you then it's up to them; if they can't understand your reasons, they would carry on smoking round your kids, so you are probably best like this anyway!

[QueenofBleach]

I agree with you sheep we are both smokers but always smoke outside and away from children

[sheepgomeep]

i'm not a teen mum I was 22 when I had ds but dp and I have been on benefits . I'm just astounded that anyone can be so stupid in this day and age

[haychee]

YANBU

Im a smoker but did not smoke around babies. I do have a crafty one in the kitchen when dc are in the other room nowadays but they are 6&4 now.
I thought most people had much more common sense with regards to smoking these days? Is not as fashionable these days etc. Im suprised anybody would even consider smoking around a tiny one!

[Hulababy]

YANBU

[sheepgomeep]

Their parents are just as bad absolutely clueless...they have said it is fine to do so also

[maisemor]

You do realise that just because you smoke outside does not mean you are keeping the smoke away from you children. It sticks to your clothes, your skin and your hair and thereby get passed on to your children, when you hug them for example.

A survery was done that showed it did not make much of a difference if the parents smoked outside the house. Their children are still at risk of getting cancer.

[divastrop]

YANBU

dp and i smoke but only ever in the back yard.i have been annoyed recently by 2 family members who smoked around their lo from birth,who make comments about me giving dd2 and dd3 dummies because they are 'horrible things'.

smoking in pregnancy is bad,yes,because of the chemicals getting into the bloodstream,but surely the affect of passive smoking on the lungs is worse than that?

as for the baby being used to it.i'm used to cigarette smoke,but that doesnt mean it wont give me cancer.

[divastrop]

maisemor-link to said survey,please?

[LadyTophamHatt]

TBH, if I had "friends" who did this they wouldn't be my friends any more....


selfish, inconsiderate twats.

[maisemor]

It is in Danish, do you still want it?

[ronshar]

Any parent who smokes near a baby/child should be charged with abuse!

[TemporarilyJV]

"A survery was done that showed it did not make much of a difference if the parents smoked outside the house. Their children are still at risk of getting cancer."

So smokers may as well puff away in close vicinity to their children?

Bolleaux!!

[Dinosaur]

I don't think you are being unreasonable.

The main reason I started smoking at 13 was because my dad did and I reckon I was already well addicted before I ever smoked one myself. Once I did smoke one, that was it really, was an addicted smoker until 4 years ago when I finally managed to pack it in for good.

[bluejelly]

YANBU, they are!

[Doodledootoo]

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[DaphneHarvey]

YANBU. It is totally horrific and disgusting. And I speak as one also sadly addicted to the dreadful weed.

It is unbelievable that people can do this and I actually think you should cut all ties with these people. If they are so ignorant about one of the biggest dangers of all around tiny babies then they are clearly clueless ignorant half-wits and whats to be gained from staying friends with them?

[divastrop]

o...k ,so nicotine is contaminating the otherwise pure,fresh,unpolluted air of britain and causing cancer.

what utter crap.government propaganda bullshit.

that article is talking about nicotine sticking to the clothes etc,nicotine doesnt cause cancer.

[divastrop]

but doodledoo-you are doing just as much harm by nipping out to the garage,apparently

[TemporarilyJV]

Sheepgomeep - Y(without a doubt)ANBU!

[Neighboursfan]

You are still breathing out toxins an hour and a half after your fag. Admittedly it's not as bad as the actual smoke but still makes my stomach churn.

[Doodledootoo]

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[divastrop]

i know what you mean,doodledoo.