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Mum covered baby totally in 26 degrees heat

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Beautifulsiro56 · 19/06/2026 17:33

I was shopping today at the local shop when I came across a mum, she was wearing very summery clothes, a light airy short dress.
She had a baby in a pushchair, I would assume around 18 months who was in a full on baby grow- hands covered and feet covered. It is currently 26 degrees where I am. She took the pram out and was pushing the child in direct heat the sun shining on them whilet the poor child was rubbing their eyes trying to get the sun out - not crying or anything. This made me feel so uncomfortable and im kicking myself for not saying anything.

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FckThisShit · 20/06/2026 16:14

ParmesanRealignment · 20/06/2026 13:46

I’d be more weirded out by the fact that this ‘baby’ (18month-old toddler) was being dressed in a babygro at all (especially one with integral hand and foot mitts, which tend to be for very new babies). Are you SURE this ‘baby’ was around 18months old?

As quite a few posters have pointed out, eczema suits look like baby grows with hand and foot mitts.

Superscientist · 20/06/2026 14:56

I am covered head to toe throughout summer as bare skin makes me excessively hot and sticky and miserable. I'm always asked "am I not hot in tights and long sleeves". No, nowhere near as hot as I am when I don't have them on!

IggyAce · 20/06/2026 14:45

My ds suffered with a suncream allergy as a baby/toddler so I often had him in long sleeve tops and trousers to keep him covered from the sun.

GobletofFury · 20/06/2026 13:54

When my daughter was born in the 80s we were in the middle of a heatwave. Our flat was cool inside as it never got direct sun. We had our first HV visit and she came in saying "oh my goodness, why is this baby so bundled up, she must be boiling?" She immediately started stripping off the layers and then stopped and said "how old is she?" (something you might have thought she was aware of). When I replied "less than 24 hours", the layers went back on pretty smart-ish.

ParmesanRealignment · 20/06/2026 13:46

I’d be more weirded out by the fact that this ‘baby’ (18month-old toddler) was being dressed in a babygro at all (especially one with integral hand and foot mitts, which tend to be for very new babies). Are you SURE this ‘baby’ was around 18months old?

Noodledoodledoo · 20/06/2026 13:30

I got comments from the health visitor when my second was born, he was in a bassinet in our sitting room which is a very cool room even in 30+ degrees as little sun gets in, in a full babygro with a blanket on. I checked his temp constantly but take off that blanket, or have bare skin and he would cry his heart out. Wanted to be constantly cuddled as well.

Now he is the child in shorts in December.......

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 20/06/2026 12:27

MagnesiumBathSalts · 19/06/2026 17:35

It’s hard to know whether to say something and the comments are not always well received so don’t beat yourself up about it OP.

for me the worst is when I see people using a blanket or muslin to cover a baby in a car seat or bassinet on a buggy. It creates an oven like situation for the poor babies

25 years ago we all did this. I can't believe it looking back!

DavidStopActingLikeADisgruntledPelican · 20/06/2026 12:18

My toddler who’s a similar age has eczema and when it’s not as under control as we would like she wears long sleeves and covered legs to stop her scratching as skin infections are a real concern. We keep her cool by giving her plenty to drink and stripping her down at home where we can distract her with games etc. if you started giving out to me about how I take care of my child I’d be pretty pissed off so it’s probably best you kept your mouth shut.

thebabessavedme · 20/06/2026 12:07

I'm sure I have been judged in winter weather when DD was a baby who refused to wear socks and shoes in the pram, she would pull them off her feet EVERY time, Her DS was exactly the same - both also refused to keep a sun hat on and screamed blue murder when having sun screen applied.

WhatKeptYou · 20/06/2026 12:05

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 19/06/2026 17:40

Sometimes a baby grow is better than shorts/t shirts etc at covering their skin.

My eldest had sever exczma at that age to worry similar, as exposure to sun and sun creams made it so much worse.

Im assuming it wasn't a fleece one? Did they also have a blanket?

Its hard to judge really.

My son also had ECZEMA

ERthree · 20/06/2026 12:03

likelysuspect · 19/06/2026 17:37

What colour and fabric was the babygro? Also wondering if there was a health need or skin problem being dealt with, its hard to say. You'd have probably got a mouthful if you said anything though

But there will not ever be a reason to not cover a babies head.

mrsbowes · 20/06/2026 11:35

Babies are supposed to be covered in the heat, so they don't get sunburned.

WhereYouLeftIt · 20/06/2026 11:31

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 19/06/2026 17:40

Sometimes a baby grow is better than shorts/t shirts etc at covering their skin.

My eldest had sever exczma at that age to worry similar, as exposure to sun and sun creams made it so much worse.

Im assuming it wasn't a fleece one? Did they also have a blanket?

Its hard to judge really.

Yes, I remember this so well, DS would scratch any skin he could see, and no matter how short I kept his nails he could leave marks. So, his legs and arms were always covered. Sad

FeliciaFancybottom · 19/06/2026 18:46

When you came across a mum?

LittleRobins · 19/06/2026 18:43

It’s normal to wonder but unreasonable to say anything. As others have said there could be health conditions at play. It’s also not your child and not your business.

Peanutbutteryday · 19/06/2026 18:15

Yanbu to wonder to be honest. I probably wouldn’t have said anything either though, maybe baby had a Poonami and that was the only outfit change she had on her, maybe that was the only clean item ready at home, who knows. I do know some mums local to me though who insist on dressing their child as if it’s winter all year round!! They’re now 3. It baffles me

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FckThisShit · 19/06/2026 18:12

Could it have been an eczema suit? They can look just like baby grows with covered hands and feet.

Shallana · 19/06/2026 18:09

An 18 month old in a footed babygrow sounds very strange - that's a toddler not a baby!

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Beautifulsiro56 · 19/06/2026 18:09

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 19/06/2026 17:40

Sometimes a baby grow is better than shorts/t shirts etc at covering their skin.

My eldest had sever exczma at that age to worry similar, as exposure to sun and sun creams made it so much worse.

Im assuming it wasn't a fleece one? Did they also have a blanket?

Its hard to judge really.

Thank you this makes me feel better about not saying anything!!

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JLou08 · 19/06/2026 17:57

A baby's skin should be covered in the sun. Baby grows are usually very thin cotton. It sounds like they were appropriately dressed.

likelysuspect · 19/06/2026 17:46

iwishihadaname · 19/06/2026 17:44

i covered my son up after he got sunburned legs after going to the local shops about 10 mid away

Yes and I can imagine the thread if someone saw a half covered baby with their skin exposed to the sun in this heat. You cant win.

Wynter25 · 19/06/2026 17:45

Yabu

iwishihadaname · 19/06/2026 17:44

i covered my son up after he got sunburned legs after going to the local shops about 10 mid away

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