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To call the authorities - trigger warning

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VelvetVoice · 06/12/2023 19:20

Just seen this by the bins, it is in good condition and there is a piece of fabric on it.
Recycling bin is accross the street
My first thought was: did they throw a baby in the rubbish?

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Topsyturvy78 · 08/12/2023 14:04

Or they put it on freegle for someone collect. People do give stuff away in good condition.

ThickSkinnedSoWhat · 07/12/2023 14:40

VelvetVoice · 07/12/2023 11:59

If there was a baby in the bins I thought it might be the deceased body rather than alive

So... you thought there was a dead baby in the bins... but because it was dead you'd just leave it there and post on Mumsnet?

Jesus I don't know. Maybe I'm alone in my thoughts, but I seriously could not fathom believing there was a baby, dead or alive, in bins then posting on a forum. I'd have called the authorities if I truly believed there was no doubt a baby there, again, dead or alive, then I'd get into those fucking bags and look for it.

10HailMarys · 07/12/2023 12:51

VelvetVoice · 06/12/2023 19:41

that is the point though

the area designated for this and the recycling items are literally less than 10 steps away

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Do you not think that “Some people are lazy and don’t pay attention to designated recycling areas” is a much more likely explanation for this than “Someone’s put a baby in the bin”?

Seeing a pushchair by the bins and thinking “Well, this must mean someone’s murdered a baby” instead of “Tsk, they could have left that in the right place” is absolutely not a rational thought process. Are you OK?

keye · 07/12/2023 12:45

VelvetVoice · 07/12/2023 11:59

If there was a baby in the bins I thought it might be the deceased body rather than alive

Why were you 'attentive for noises' then?

FuckHonestlyKnows · 07/12/2023 12:37

And what did your search uncover?

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VelvetVoice · 07/12/2023 11:59

If there was a baby in the bins I thought it might be the deceased body rather than alive

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MaryMcCarthy · 07/12/2023 10:59

Bottom line is you considered there might be a baby in a bin, but you left the area to post about it on the internet, rather than doing anything to help the potentially dumped baby.

Sorry but those actions suggest you're not all there.

Are you particularly tired or stressed at the moment?

Hobnobswantshernameback · 07/12/2023 08:45

You really can't cure stupid

WandaWonder · 06/12/2023 23:14

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:36

So shocked at you all mocking the op and laughing at her question. She’s Worried and looking for reassurance. Shame on you all.

Worried a baby has been stolen because there is a pram?

what on earth reassurance can be given for this?

keye · 06/12/2023 22:57

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:57

Why else would you post about it on MN unless you were worried?

If you are worried about baby has been put in a fucking bin Mumsnet isn't really the 'go to' for the situation.

IHS · 06/12/2023 22:56

People shouldn't be laughing at others.

ConfusingTrousers · 06/12/2023 22:28

Did you check the bins? Tbh I think it's just a pram.

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Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:57

Why else would you post about it on MN unless you were worried?

keye · 06/12/2023 21:54

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:47

@keye well good for you. The op is obviously distressed about this and the majority of posters are having a good laugh at her which I think is horrible.

Distressed?

She thinks a baby has been put in the bin, based on nothing. She hasn't called the police or searched the bins but run to mumsnet and you think she is distressed?

Foxsoxandgloves · 06/12/2023 21:48

If there's any bathwater nearby, that's the time to call 101

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:47

@keye well good for you. The op is obviously distressed about this and the majority of posters are having a good laugh at her which I think is horrible.

keye · 06/12/2023 21:45

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:36

So shocked at you all mocking the op and laughing at her question. She’s Worried and looking for reassurance. Shame on you all.

I'm not going to be shamed for recognising a ridiculous post.

FuckHonestlyKnows · 06/12/2023 21:44

It's very similar to a recent thread where someone had left a pair of kids shoes on the pavement and loads of people were suggesting 'logging it with 101'. As if someone kidnapped a child and neatly lined their shoes up at the roadside as evidence.

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:39

It’s the tone of the thread, having a laugh at the op’s expense

FuckHonestlyKnows · 06/12/2023 21:37

We can't reassure her! If she's worried she should go and check. What are we supposed to do?!

Murphs1 · 06/12/2023 21:36

So shocked at you all mocking the op and laughing at her question. She’s Worried and looking for reassurance. Shame on you all.

RedHelenB · 06/12/2023 21:35

eandz13 · 06/12/2023 20:04

I have OCD and this is the type of shit my head would come up with too.
Dramatic? Yes. Can I help it? No, I'd worry about it for ages.

So check the bins and thrn you know for certain.

Redglitter · 06/12/2023 21:32

You think if someone calls 101 and says they think a baby has been put in the bin they will juts have someone pop by when they are next passing

For one thing they'll want more reason for thinking the baby's in the bin other than a pram has been put in an area clearly marked rubbish. From what the OP has posted it wouldn't warrant any attendance

HappyMavis · 06/12/2023 21:31

101 is not the same as 999, it's non emergency. Someone could go and check it out if they happen to be driving past at some point. They'd likely quickly conclude what everyone here has and that would be that.

Amazing.