To think its either acceptable to drink coffee whilst holding a baby or not

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Grrr... went to a 'good neighbours' coffee morning which my Sure Start centre was providing the room for the community group.

Was told I was not allowed a coffee with my baby. I'd made a special trip to meet people, so said I'd have a glass of water instead... but baby wasn't even allowed in the same room as other people having coffee.

I know they need to be cautious but this seems a bit much! The council licences indoor playcentres to operate, which are allowed to serve coffee around dozens of babies and kids. The world is insane.

Has anyone ever been served coffee at a council run event/council building whilst in charge of baby? Would love to know, especially if you live in Manchester!

I run a mums n babies group, and we serve tea and coffee.

We serve it at a specific time, when most of the toys have been cleared away and both mums n babies sit on the mat in front of the kitchen hatch to drink it. (we do juice and biscuits for the children)

So, yes, Mums do drink their hot drinks near the babies, but I see it as a personal responsibility issue. If your happy to drink hot tea over your baby, then who am I to tell you what to do? Equally, if you'd rather not have hot drinks around your baby, then you can move to another area (but still in the same room)

I just get all mums to sign a form that states that both them and their baby's safety is their responsibility at all times.

As the mother of a child who was badly scalded by someone else's drink at 18 months old, I have to say...keep hot drinks well away from all little ones.

Oh God babyheave after seeing my friend in a similar siuation, I cant help but agree with you. I think its one of those situations where you think its fine until you experience the fallout.
Hope your son is doing well