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Saw this on a pram today! 😀

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Netcurtainnelly · 08/10/2025 19:00

A man pushing obviously a young baby along in its pram in the town today.

You couldn't see the baby but there was a sign on the pushchair saying please don't touch or kiss the baby, then words I couldn't read. Then it said Thanks .

Reminded me of MN. I know its been discussed.
Never seen a sign on the pram though, telling people, has anyone else?
Did even know they made them.

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Sagaciously · 08/10/2025 19:18

1990s · 08/10/2025 19:07

Imagine being THAT person who thinks it’s fine to touch or kiss a STRANGERS baby unsolicited…. Crazy.

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I never once had a stranger kiss or touch my babies. 🤷‍♀️ is it a regional thing?

Newnamethisway · 08/10/2025 19:17

sad they need to do this if it is to ward off strangers. Maybe just also a steer to parents of young children who are often just curious.

I’ve never had children but am amazed by threads here with pregnant women who have strangers try to pat their bump.

VikaOlson · 08/10/2025 19:15

The weird thing for me is, why would you want to kiss or touch a stranger's baby to the point where you're actually offended to be asked not to??

I love babies but I've never needed to be stopped touching one uninvited.

Newsenmum · 08/10/2025 19:13

Mumof1andacat · 08/10/2025 19:13

I work on children's cancer ward. Our parents often put these on the prams.

😢

Newsenmum · 08/10/2025 19:13

My first thought is it’s probably a sick baby 😢

Mumof1andacat · 08/10/2025 19:13

I work on children's cancer ward. Our parents often put these on the prams.

WannaFOffOnHoliday · 08/10/2025 19:13

This isnt a new thing

They are the parent - They can request and do what they like with their own baby

No-one elses business

Toddlerteaplease · 08/10/2025 19:12

I’ve seen those signs a few times.

Reachedthefinalstage · 08/10/2025 19:11

1990s · 08/10/2025 19:07

Imagine being THAT person who thinks it’s fine to touch or kiss a STRANGERS baby unsolicited…. Crazy.

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Absolutely!
It says a lot about peoples behaviour that the the parent's felt the need to have such a sign on the pram.

BananaCandle · 08/10/2025 19:09

Only a MN mum would think everyone would be rushing to kiss their baby 😂

AngelofIslington · 08/10/2025 19:08

My first impression would have been to roll my eyes but if the baby has got health issues that could be exacerbated by touching I suppose it makes it clear from the outset and saves the parents having to explain themselves.

Evenstar · 08/10/2025 19:08

I have seen them online as below, but never on a pram. I agree that the baby could be premature or vulnerable or the parents may be very anxious due to all the publicity this year about RSV

Saw this on a pram today! 😀
VikaOlson · 08/10/2025 19:07

A mum at school had one of these hanging off her pram, said something like "I'm a Premature Baby - please don't touch or kiss me"

1990s · 08/10/2025 19:07

Sagaciously · 08/10/2025 19:04

Imagine being that parent. 🙄

Imagine being THAT person who thinks it’s fine to touch or kiss a STRANGERS baby unsolicited…. Crazy.

OverlyFragrant · 08/10/2025 19:05

Sagaciously · 08/10/2025 19:04

Imagine being that parent. 🙄

There may be a very good reason for it. Imagine the baby is immuno compromised in some way or comes from a household where they need to limit exposure to infections.

Hold your judgement until you know all the facts.

Bombshelter · 08/10/2025 19:05

The baby might’ve been premature I suppose or be immunocompromised

Sagaciously · 08/10/2025 19:04

Imagine being that parent. 🙄