The diaper incident
Aug 29, 2002 | 8:32 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by KGruendel:
Why don't I just drop my pants in public when I need to adjust my underwear? </font>
Why don't I just drop my pants in public when I need to adjust my underwear? </font>
Aug 29, 2002 | 8:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
Uh... perhaps because it might be considered illegal?</font>
Uh... perhaps because it might be considered illegal?
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As for your question about manners, KGruendel, it's a lost cause in this world of "I have my rights and I'll do whatever I want whenever I want because I paid for the right to do this". We live in a very self-absorbed and self-serving society. Look at avid cellphone addicts who use their phones and speak loudly everywhere and anywhere if you need proof of this. But what a treat it is to be in the presence of those who care about more than themselves. I'll focus on looking at the positive.
Aug 29, 2002 | 9:30 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Who might be offended?
You may think that changing your baby's diapers while out in public is no big deal, but many people are not happy to witness this baby ritual. That's why it's very important to ask yourself, "Who might be offended if I change my baby's diaper right here, right now?" If you're in the company of other new parents, chances are they won't mind at all, but be sure to ask them before you do it. If you're in the middle of library story hour, though, it's safe to assume that changing your baby's diaper will have to wait---unless things smell badly, in which case you'll have to slip out. This may seem like a common sense thing to you, but you'd be surprised at how many parents are inconsiderate of others when it comes to changing their baby's diapers while away from home.</font>
You may think that changing your baby's diapers while out in public is no big deal, but many people are not happy to witness this baby ritual. That's why it's very important to ask yourself, "Who might be offended if I change my baby's diaper right here, right now?" If you're in the company of other new parents, chances are they won't mind at all, but be sure to ask them before you do it. If you're in the middle of library story hour, though, it's safe to assume that changing your baby's diaper will have to wait---unless things smell badly, in which case you'll have to slip out. This may seem like a common sense thing to you, but you'd be surprised at how many parents are inconsiderate of others when it comes to changing their baby's diapers while away from home.</font>
Aug 29, 2002 | 2:19 pm
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This whole thread is very amusing. First of all, are we really comparing breast-feeding a baby to changing a poopy diaper? There is no comparison.
It has (thankfully) been a long time since I had to change a diaper, but I changed many in airplanes, and I assure you, I did not use the seat. DISGUSTING. If there was no drop-down table in the lav, I used the floor. There is usually space in the back of the plane near the rear exit to spread out a changing pad or towel, and to do the deed discreetly. As for the germ-phobic, frankly, I am not that worried about the germs. Airplanes are filthy regardless (does anyone believe that they are sanitized in any way between uses? come on!), it's what may leak out of the diaper and get on the seat which might then get on me or stink that's offensive. Ugh. I have a cousin who refused to use a changing table in her house; changed her 3 babies any old place and her house constantly smelled like a dirty diaper. When she came to my house, she had the nerve to try to change the baby on my kitchen table. I marched her right up to my baby's room and told her to use the proper venue. She told me how "inconvenient" it was and whined and sighed. Poor baby.
Anyway, I digress. Breastfeeding is totally different. First of all, most nursing moms are completely discreet about it. They do not want you looking! Second, they are feeding their babies. It's food, boys, sorry to disappoint but that's why those particular parts are on a woman. Third, would you want to eat your dinner in the lav of a 737? I didn't think so....those of you who are germ phobic can cringe right now. Talk about icky.
It has (thankfully) been a long time since I had to change a diaper, but I changed many in airplanes, and I assure you, I did not use the seat. DISGUSTING. If there was no drop-down table in the lav, I used the floor. There is usually space in the back of the plane near the rear exit to spread out a changing pad or towel, and to do the deed discreetly. As for the germ-phobic, frankly, I am not that worried about the germs. Airplanes are filthy regardless (does anyone believe that they are sanitized in any way between uses? come on!), it's what may leak out of the diaper and get on the seat which might then get on me or stink that's offensive. Ugh. I have a cousin who refused to use a changing table in her house; changed her 3 babies any old place and her house constantly smelled like a dirty diaper. When she came to my house, she had the nerve to try to change the baby on my kitchen table. I marched her right up to my baby's room and told her to use the proper venue. She told me how "inconvenient" it was and whined and sighed. Poor baby.
Anyway, I digress. Breastfeeding is totally different. First of all, most nursing moms are completely discreet about it. They do not want you looking! Second, they are feeding their babies. It's food, boys, sorry to disappoint but that's why those particular parts are on a woman. Third, would you want to eat your dinner in the lav of a 737? I didn't think so....those of you who are germ phobic can cringe right now. Talk about icky.