how do you feel when you see adults taking their infants shopping with them?
By magicslate
@magicslate (373)
Philippines
October 29, 2008 3:46am CST
while shopping today, i saw one again - a woman with an infant in her arms...so small, you wouldn't expect him/her to be out of the womb already, much less going shopping. it reminded me of my cousin telling me about a similar incident. she was with one of our nephews at a mall around christmas, and the mall was packed with people. amid this crowd, they saw a couple who brought a tiny, tiny baby with them. according to my cousin, my nephew couldn't contain himself when he saw this sight and blurted, "fools!"
how do you react when you see parents bringing their infants to malls?
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
29 Oct 08
I've always brought my kids shopping, actually the day my son was born we stopped at a store on the way home from the hospital and brought him in, of course. There's nothing wrong with exposing a baby to germs, it builds their immune system good and strong. Plus we can't stay cooped up in the house... we'll get cabin fever.
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@jarael (665)
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29 Oct 08
well as a single parent, both of my daughters were bought shopping from day one.
i had no choice i had to take them with me anywhere i went.
babies are not as fragile as they look, as long as they are kept warm and the wether is not really bad then why should they not go out?
i cant see what the problem is? even if parents could leave their babies at homes with their partners or whatever, how is it wrong that they choose to take their babies out with them.they want to bond with them and show them the world.
it is common fact that babies thrive and learn from the things around them.
babies need fresh air as much as everyone else, they are human too, not a caged bird that can not be allowed outside.
i repeat again if the baby is warm and safe then this should not be an issue.
and im sure any other single parent would back me up on the fact that the shoppign has to get done somehow so theres no choice on wether to take baby or not.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
29 Oct 08
Well I'm not a single parent, but I still back you up. Of course my husband works crazy hours, so I usually have no choice but to bring all my kids shopping with me, but even if my husband were home, I always preferred going out as a family instead of by myself.
With all of my kids, and I have 5, as soon as they were born I resumed my usual life style. One of my children was at a baseball game when he was 7 days old. My twins were brought with us to Olive Garden when they were also 7 days old. I can't be contained just because I've got kids, I get cabin fever if I stay home too much!
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@magicslate (373)
• Philippines
30 Oct 08
hi, thanks for replying and sharing your views.
i agree with you that as long as it's not prejudicial to the infant's safety, then why not?
i realize that when i posted this discussion topic, my schema was limited to what i see in malls here in manila, which is a very congested place with 18,650 people per square kilometer, with too many diseases and not enough health care providers.
i also have a bit of understanding of single parenthood; one of my best friends is a single mom with twin boys and there were times especially during the boys' infancy when i had to be the one to buy things for them. i can imagine how difficult things can get and i only have admiration for her and other single parents like you who strive to provide for the family's needs. your daughters are lucky to have a devoted mom.
thanks again for the post, my perspective has been broadened.
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@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
26 Dec 08
I wouldn't make up my mind right away because this might be a single parent who doesn't have a choice. Also, if one of the two partners has irregular working hours that might be a reason too. It is also said that it's a good thing for a mother to carry around her newborn baby, close to her, to band with it.
But in a crowded store, I can see that could injure a young baby.
In Holland we have a TV show that is also a competition for 'the best idea of holland'. A woman came up with a special carrying bag for babies that could be worn on the tummy or your back and looked a bit like a turtle shell. For the baby it was very soft and secure, rockhard on the outside. If the mom would fall she wouldn't even crush the baby with her bodyweight! It looked great and I hope it will be out on the markt after more testing and improvement. This sounds like a good solution for safely carrying around your baby.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
24 May 09
I think that there is nothing wrong with taking a very small infant shopping. Many people do it. If the baby has the face uncovered I like to admire the new baby. Any where malls are usually crowed so that makes no difference which country it is. I don't understand why you feel they shouldn't be with the parents.
@giay0422 (60)
• Philippines
20 Feb 09
I don't have a choice because I take care of my baby alone. But its only when he turned 6mos that I bring him to the supermarket with me. Prior to this, either my brother or sister will buy the stuff for me. Now I enjoy doing it with my son. Anyway, he likes to see lots of people too and smiles at everyone there.
