I'm so sick of strangers wanting to hold my baby's hands. Why do people do this? Babies always put their hands in their mouths and I don't know where your hands have been. That drives me insane! What is a really nice way of saying, "Lady, don't touch my kid!" ?
2007-06-17 18:46:27 · 10 answers · asked by blasiangirl_5 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
People do this because babies are irresistibly adorable. But you are right, it is rude to touch someones kid without permission. Protecting your child is your first priority, not the feelings of others so just be frank and say, please do not touch my baby.. She tends to put her hands in her mouth. Then pull out a baby wipe and clean her hands.
2007-06-17 18:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because babies are gorgeous and are designed to make people want to touch and love them.
A nice way of saying "Don't touch" is to simply say "I'm sorry, but she's been a little sick lately so I'd prefer it if nobody touched her until she's completely well again.".
Personally I had to tell people time and time again not to touch my baby, as my son was born three months early and had a very low immune system...didn't take long until I no longer cared if I sounded nice or not lol!
2007-06-17 18:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by KooriGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you see them coming toward your baby just move your baby away and say sorry I mean you don't know them what right do they have touching someone else's child. A cousin of mine had a baby and this lady went to kiss the baby and my grandma got real mad and was like you don't kiss that baby you kiss their feet on top of the socks. She hates that lol. But, just say please don't touch my baby that's nicer then what us mommy's really think when a stranger tries to touch our child. Oh by the way you don't need to be nice lol
2007-06-17 18:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mz Bree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you see the person starting to reach for your child. Say in a firm but kind voice. " I would prefer if you not touch my baby, thank you" then get away as quickly as possible from the situation.
Or be a smart Assssssh and say. "You can touch him, but you need to know that he has Hand Foot and mouth disease"
2007-06-17 19:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would carry some wipes to clean the baby's hands after they've been touched. There is no nice way of saying "Dont Touch!" lol.
2007-06-17 18:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just moved to texas and everyone wants to put there hands over her eyes, or touch her face or forehead. i guess there is an old wives tale that if they dotn then then baby will get sick or have bad luck or something along those lines.
2007-06-17 19:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by jjsoccer_18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this also, especially with twins. i would shop with them in the stroller covered up and "hiding under the canopies" and people would try and open the canopies up to see/touch them. people LOVE babies. try the oh the baby is sleeping please dont wake him/her i JUST got her to sleep. after having my twins, i learned that people will ask/do anything without thinking about it. some can be rather rude and others are just curious. speak up it is YOUR child and you know what is best. good luck
2007-06-18 04:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by ladydye_5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM SO NOW WHEN I GO OUT I EITHER PUT HIM IN A SLING THAT FACES ME SO THEN THEY CANT COME NEAR ME AND HIM OR I RUG HIM UP IN HIS PRAM AND FACE THE PRAM TO MYSELF SO THAT STRANGERS CANT REALLY SEE HIM. IT IS SOOO ANNOYING I KNOW WHY YOU ARE ANNOYED ESPECIALLY WHEN SMOKERS WANT TO HOLD HIM I JUST SAY NO AND I KOW THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING BEHIND MY BACK SAYING WHAT A PHYSCO MUM I AM BECAUSE I WONT LET THEM HOLD HIM BUT I DONT CARE ANYMORE.
ALSO I HAVE SAID HE GETS TOO UNSETTLED IF EVERYONE TOUCHES AND HOLDS HIM AS ITS TOO MUCH STIMULATION THAT USUALLY WORKS.
BUT PEOPLE KNOW WHAT IM LIKE NOW SO THEY JUST DONT ASK............
2007-06-17 18:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lucky Mummy to 2!!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can say "Please don't touch my child". most people do not understand boundaries, so it will be your job as a parent to teach them.
2007-06-17 19:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Lady, don't touch my kid!"
2007-06-17 18:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋