To think you shouldn’t touch a stranger’s baby?

[airusega]

Every time I go out with ds 6 months people approach him and touch him. Don’t get me wrong I know it’s not just him and he’s not some super attractive or charming baby. But it really makes me angry! I’ve had old men with filthy fingernails all over him, old ladies coughing over him, people adjusting his hat, etc etc. I’m not a clean freak and I know ds will mix with all sorts at nursery but AIBU to think grown adults, strangers, should keep their hands away?! I honestly would never even consider touching someone’s child like that.

This actually happened to my baby, I’d forgotten it until I read this post - the stranger tried to shove their fingers in my baby’s mouth to check if they had teeth coming through!
Some people are really intrusive and rude and dirty.

Exactly this. Not very wise but it likely won't be harmful.
Might be the person's only form
of interaction that day. I think it's natural behaviour tbf.

There are 'Look but don't touch' signs you can buy for the pram.

I don’t know. I have 5 DDs and don’t think it’s done any harm! They’re all sociable wee things and comfortable making small talk etc. I do know where you’re coming from though.

I remember when DD1 was a baby (not newborn) and we were out for dinner and some ladies at table behind were enjoying a glass of wine or two and one in particular kept asking to hold her, get photos with her etc. I normally wouldn’t have minded and they all seemed lovely but she was quite merry as time went on. I remember feeling uncomfortable but can’t remember what I did now! Will have to ask DH but I doubt he will remember it at all.

I think more people asked if it was ok to strike our puppy than our eldest.