i was recently at my daughters friends house for a birthday party(2-3 yrs old) I smelled that she had a dirty diaper so i got the diaper bag and got her and went into the great room, where there were some people but not too many, and layed her down to change her. I noticed that i got some dirty looks though while changing her. Was i wrong to change her there? Where should i change her next time? And how would you dispose of the dirty diaper?
2007-10-13 15:30:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
while i wouldn't call it a cause for concern that you handled it as you did, i think to save the other party-goers noses i'd have probably asked the hostess which room they'd like me to use for it. there would probably have been a bedroom whose floor or bed you'd have been able to use. it's not something to wig out about and it didn't call for nasty looks - after all, there is no more natural a function than that and it's not like yours was the only child who does it - but to be a polite guest, i'd have tried to keep a common area used by everyone as pleasant smelling as possible. as for disposal, i'd have asked where their outside trash was and thrown it there in a wrapped baggie or brought it home in my diaper bag to dispose of.
2007-10-13 17:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by sleepycatz1972 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually asked the host if there was an area where I can change the child. If they have a child the same age, they may have a changing area - which is helpful if you forgot something - or need a few extra wipes. Often times, the host will direct you to a bedroom. For me, this was helpful because my son would not cooperate if there was an "audience". He liked to "show off" for everyone and it made it difficult to change diapers.
As for disposal, I carried a ziploc bag in my diaper bag at all times for cases like this. Then I would pull the host to the side and ask if they had a specific area that I could dispose of the diaper. I'd offer to take it to an outside trash can, but typically the host would just tell me to use the trash in the bathroom or something to that affect. But at least then they were aware that there was a diaper in there.
Hope that helps.
2007-10-15 00:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by BPD Wife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I will change my kid where ever we are that is what I do at home and I wouldnt have thought twice about doing it the way you did. Now if I was in a home that the people didnt have kids then i would have went to the bathroom as they can be wierd about it. As long as you used a changing pad you did nothing wrong in my eyes. Also I will put diapers into bags (they have a duck at target that has vanilla scented bags) and tie it off and toss it outside on my way out or when I get home.
2007-10-14 00:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by shannonlbuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a parent so I just don't understand the changing dirty diapers in front of other people thing. Whether it's a baby or not it's still poop and piss. I would be especially offended if I had a drink in my hand or a slice of cake. I would have asked where to change her, maybe a bed room/ the child's room whose party it was would have been more appropriate. I'm sure if they have a two year old then there is a place where they change him/her.
Sidenote: I remember once I was in the breakroom at work eating my lunch and my boss's husband came in with the baby. He started changing the baby at the opposite end of the table where I was eating. Yo, baby poop stinks and is ugly as all hell.
2007-10-13 23:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by dakota s 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok first of all who wants to lay down their child on someone else's nasty germ filled bathroom floor Yuck!
I don't see anything wrong with what you did you were at a 2-3 year old birthday party everyone their should expect one child to need a changing
Whom ever gave you a dirty look must not have a small child or children for that matter
My advise don't sweat it there are better things to worry about
have a great day
2007-10-13 23:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by FOXY 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Next time, ask your friend if you can change her in a bedroom. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with making sure your baby is clean, a lot of people think it's rude to change a stinky in their vicinity. Also some thoughts could be that if there are older children there (I'd say 5 maybe and up) That might start asking questions about her anatomy. Or that parent is afraid they will.. in any case just ask for a private room to change your sweetie, I'm sure the party thrower will be happy to oblige.
2007-10-13 23:26:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have asked to use a bedroom. I carry scented bags (Available at the Dollar Tree) for diaper disposal. I put the bag back in the diaper bag and toss when I get home.
2007-10-13 23:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would walk to a room where nobody was at. A lot of people are offended by diaper changing, breast feeding, etc. in their presence. To dispose of a dirty diaper, put it in a plastic grocery bag and throw it away outside.
2007-10-13 22:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would ask the hostess where to change the baby , and carry a large ziploc bag (or other ) to take home the dirty diapers for disposal.
2007-10-13 22:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by mark 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is ridiculous. You were in the home of another parent- do they not change diapers. I would have done the same thing. How can someone be offended by this- and as far as teaching modesty. Seriously, you can barely reach a 2 year to eat with a spoon do you think they get concepts like modesty.
2007-10-13 22:49:37 · answer #10 · answered by Lori S 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋