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Another mum cuddling child in playground

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ClaireP20 · 09/10/2020 10:07

Hello, I have a 12 month old baby, and when I go to pick up my 2 older children from school, one of the mums is picking my baby up and cuddling her. It started last month, she came up and picked up the baby, saying how gorgeous she was. It was so quick (she wasnt strapped in, my fault) that I was gobsmacked, but smiled and then said I had to go etc. We are all supposed to social distance in the playground, so I was really surprised but polite. Anyway, from then on I have strapped baby in and kept my distance. However yesterday she ran over to me outside the gates and, as I was setting up the buggy ride on for my 4 year old to get on, she unstrapped my baby and cuddled her again. This time she had taken her mask off. I just watched, like the idiot that I am, and eventually took baby back. She really didn't want to let my baby go though! I didn't want to hurt her feelings because I know she means well, but I don't know her well enough for her to cuddle my baby, especially during a global pandemic. My sister said I should say something next time, but I am the one who has to do the school run everyday! Was I right to let it go? How can I avoid it next time? Xxx

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vlnr77yac · 10/10/2020 14:29

Wow... what next?.. She leaves you on the pavement while she takes your little one to her home for tea and biscuits???

Even a 5 year old gets mad when you take their crayons.

Get a grip woman and find your damn voice. And you might want to do some work on your boundaries because clearly you worried about a strangers feelings more than the health of your baby is pretty off.

JustGetThroughTheDay · 12/10/2020 09:04

Did she approach you this morning op?

MoonJelly · 16/10/2020 01:36

How's it been this week?

BugCatcher879 · 16/10/2020 01:42

Well done

Italiangreyhound · 16/10/2020 02:22

Well done OP.

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