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Restaurant Table Becomes Nappy Changing Station, Making Nearby Diners Nauseous
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Restaurant Table Becomes Nappy Changing Station, Making Nearby Diners Nauseous

Restaurant Table Becomes Nappy Changing Station, Making Nearby Diners NauseousTwo Moms Stun Diners By Turning A Restaurant Table Into A Nappy Changing StationTwo Moms Stun Restaurant Guests By Changing Their Babies' Diapers On A Table Next To ThemMan Can’t Believe Moms Of Newborns Would Change Their Diapers On Restaurant Table“Inconsiderate” Moms Change Baby Diapers On A Restaurant Table, Gross Out Other Diners“I Do Not Support Creating A Biohazard”: Moms Slammed For Changing Diapers On A Restaurant Table“The Smell Was Rank”: Moms See Nothing Wrong Changing Their Kids’ Diapers On Restaurant TableGuy Appalled By Moms Who Thought It Was Perfectly Okay To Change Diapers On A Restaurant TableMoms Don’t Want To Change Kids’ Nappies In WC As It Stinks, Make Restaurant Stink InsteadTwo Moms Change Their Babies' Diapers On A Restaurant Table And It Makes Other Clients Nauseous
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A visit to a restaurant turned into an unexpected rollercoaster of odors and frustrations for Reddit user u/BloodEternal and their friend.

As the two sat cozily in the back corner booth, a couple of mothers settled nearby with their babies. Initially, everything looked fine, with the little ones being fed and content, but then, a nasty smell filled the air, and the source of the stench became apparent — the babies had decided to have a joint “number two” moment.

However, the worst part was yet to come.

When these two friends went to a restaurant to have dinner, they didn’t even imagine how smelly it would get

Image credits: K8 (not the actual photo)

And the odor didn’t come from the kitchen or the toilet

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Image credits: BloodEternal

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Image credits: William Fortunato (not the actual photo)

Parents often try to avoid situations like this one

According to Joshua Bartlett, who together with his wife are raising three girls and one boy, and run the parenting blog Natural Baby Life, proper etiquette for changing your baby in public is to be as discreet and out of the way as possible and to dispose of the dirty diaper quickly.

“Public restrooms, your vehicle, or a stroller are the best places for changing,” Bartlett wrote, adding that bringing the right supplies on a trip allows moms and dads to change their baby anywhere that is out of the way of others.

“The ideal situation would be for every establishment to have a changing table where you could change your baby, but I know I personally have been stuck in a place without a changing table far too many times,” the father explained.

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In general, Bartlett believes parents should follow these guidelines when changing diapers in public:

  • Use public restrooms or changing stations whenever possible – that is why they are there;
  • If no changing area is available then be sure to move far away from others (out of sight and smell range) before changing;
  • Use your vehicle if it is reasonably close;
  • Dispose of the dirty diaper properly (in a sealed bag thrown into the trash) or seal it so that it doesn’t stink and keep it with you if you can’t throw it away;
  • Be prepared with the proper supplies so you don’t have to rely on what’s available.

We don’t have all the details, but it sounds like the women could’ve found another way to change their babies’ diapers.

Image credits: AZ-BLT (not the actual photo)

Some restaurants ban children altogether

To avoid the possibility of something like this happening at their establishment, some restaurant owners take rather drastic steps.

For example, this year, Nettie’s House of Spaghetti in Tinton Falls in New Jersey, United States, has decided to ban entry for children less than 10 years of age.

“Between noise levels, lack of space for highchairs, cleaning up crazy messes, and the liability of kids running around the restaurant, we have decided that it’s time to take control of the situation,” its announcement said.

However, many places aren’t ready to take on a risk that comes with such a decision. A National Restaurant Association survey indicated that families with children less than 13 years of age represent 30% of restaurant traffic in the country.

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But removing children from this environment might not be the solution. Clinical social worker and registered play therapist Leigh Ellen Magness told The Food Institute that banning children from somewhere sends “a clear message that we don’t think they’re capable of the skills required to be there.”

“It certainly does nothing to help them practice social skills, table manners or waiting patiently,” Magness added.

“If they can’t practice those skills now, with the help of adults for guidance and support, they become adults who don’t have those skills either.”

As the story went viral, its author provided a bit more information on the whole ordeal

Image credits: christyhermogenes (not the actual photo)

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And people had plenty of reactions to it

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With some sharing their similar experiences

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Alexandra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I get the idea that mothers go a little overboard with motherhood. Being a mother does not make you a saint nor does it entitle you to anything that's detrimental to an entire restaurant (health code violation).

Marion Vambre
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely agree! It reminds me of this one time at an interior decor store when a little girl spent half of her time with her finger in her nose and the other half touching all the items on the shelves, everywhere. And another time, at the bakery, there was a kid who kept coughing and coughing right above the display where pastries were placed... and every time, the parents just looked on with an indulgent and lax attitude. And then people wonder why diseases spread so easily?!

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Beth H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to stop a woman from changing her baby at a table while working at a fine dining restaurant a couple years ago. I was dumbfounded that she thought she could. It was a very old inn with tiny bathrooms and no changing tables. But, her baby could already stand so no reason she couldn't do it in the bathroom. Or the car. Or anywhere other than in a table in a dining room.

Marion Vambre
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes you wonder if some parents don't unconsciously harbor this rather petty jealousy: 'We have to deal with poop, pee, and vomit every day, so let's impose it on others whenever we can.'

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I worked in a restaurant, I saw this multiple times. WE HAVE CHANGING STATIONS IN ALL THEE BATHROOMS you filthy animal.

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Alexandra
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I get the idea that mothers go a little overboard with motherhood. Being a mother does not make you a saint nor does it entitle you to anything that's detrimental to an entire restaurant (health code violation).

Marion Vambre
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely agree! It reminds me of this one time at an interior decor store when a little girl spent half of her time with her finger in her nose and the other half touching all the items on the shelves, everywhere. And another time, at the bakery, there was a kid who kept coughing and coughing right above the display where pastries were placed... and every time, the parents just looked on with an indulgent and lax attitude. And then people wonder why diseases spread so easily?!

Load More Replies...
Beth H
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to stop a woman from changing her baby at a table while working at a fine dining restaurant a couple years ago. I was dumbfounded that she thought she could. It was a very old inn with tiny bathrooms and no changing tables. But, her baby could already stand so no reason she couldn't do it in the bathroom. Or the car. Or anywhere other than in a table in a dining room.

Marion Vambre
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes you wonder if some parents don't unconsciously harbor this rather petty jealousy: 'We have to deal with poop, pee, and vomit every day, so let's impose it on others whenever we can.'

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I worked in a restaurant, I saw this multiple times. WE HAVE CHANGING STATIONS IN ALL THEE BATHROOMS you filthy animal.

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