Babies Don't Have Face Masks and Face Shields: Seriously?!?

@Shavkat That's all well and good, but then that would mean finding child care if mom has to run an errond. Which, means, either finding a friend or family member watch them, or a complete stranger who wants to be paid for his or her time. On paper that sounds easy, but that same single mother could possibly have just enough room in the budget to afford the basics for her and her child (ren) and can only spend money on child care when they have to work. Not when they have to run to the market or bank. Sometimes, the risk is unavoidable. Furthermore, before you heard the word "COVID" you and many others took for granted all the things you did without a second thought. And, guess what, you were exposed to every airborne virus and pathigian out there. Didn't bat an eye. If you caught a cold or the flu, all you did was treat it accordingly, not crossing your mind you could die. You would go to work everyday never stopping to think 'will I live to see tomorrow?' Now you hear COVID, feel people are dropping like flies.... and afraid to step out of your own home, because breathing outside air suddenly becomes deadly? Really?

I agree. I know fact that it will not be easy for young ones to wear these things. Perhaps they can consider letting the babies be at home. At least, they are protected from this virus. I cannot even let my 10-year-old niece go out since the lockdown and during this pandemic.

@Shavkat Nannies and babysitters are expensive. Even a parent who has a partner might have a hard time shopping without the partner with them. I have so many medical issues, my fiancé has to go with me, therefore baby goes with. I do send my fiancé out on his own at times, but sometimes there are things I have to be there for.

For me, it is better the babies will not go out from their abodes. I think the allowed ones to go out are the children. But, it is not good for me.

@LadyDuck I am not sure about the other countries' culture. For Asian families, there are relatives or family members that can help out. Unless if she is a solo parent and living in another place, then she is in a hopeless case to ask for help.

@Shavkat What should do a mother who has to go out? Let the kid home alone? That is dangerous too.

@Shavkat Oh that’s why the mayor was the one that allowed it so many will think that it is safe to go out. Hopefully this would not trigger another round if new infections around.

I really cannot get why these mothers are like this. They are not like warriors that can defend their babies from this virus. Lately, the city mayor signed an ordinance that kids can go out from their houses and go to the town proper. What kind of thinking is this?

@rsa101 I agree. It seems he was influenced by this president of his.

You have a point. It is most likely that the kids will not sustain wearing them and how much more for the babies. but then, mothers should stay at home if they don't have private cars. It is just a matter of being safe for her and her baby.

Heh. If you duct taped it to their faces, someone would call CPS. Damned if you do...

That's the best thing to consider. I am not a snobbish person, but I don't talk much to people when being outside. There is an ordinance that children are allowed to go out, but not the babies. I hope the city officials will clarify this concern.

@Shavkat For some it might be difficult to get things done if you can't go out with a baby. If you don't have anyone that can take care off it while you do your shopping for example. So just give them some distance and everyone should be fine, it's easier for you as a grown-up to make sure you have the distance that makes you comfortable.

@Torunn In my humble opinion, I do think that it will be difficult. It will be a big concern if a particular imposed an ordinance that they cannot bring out their kiddies or babies. Perhaps the option is to buy goods online. The problem is how long it will be delivered.

It must be very hard for your niece @Shavkat She is at that age when being with friends is very important.

@rebelann She sometimes whining about this concern. During her classes online, she can see her classmates.

I also agree with that idea. If they can only ask someone or family members to look after their babies at home. I am sure they can do this as the best option. I have a baby nephew and a 10-year-old niece. They are not allowed to go out because the family is worried that they may be infected. Thus, they are just at home since the lockdown and during this pandemic.

@Shavkat clearly irresponsible parents who are not looking after the welfare of their child.

@allen0187 You said it right.

That's right! In the first place, they should not be out in the public. What kind of mentality do they have.

I had seen some face masks and face shields for babies. I cannot understand why they cannot use them in the public. I am not married, too. However, I am a baby nephew and a niece. I don't want them to go out, which they don't since the lockdown.

Next time, I will attempt to talk in a nice way to any mothers who are in this situation. However, some mothers are very defensive if it happens to call their attention.

@TheHorse I think that it is a good idea. In this way, I will not offend them.

@Shavkat Yep. I'd ask questions rather than make statements.

I cannot understand why city officials are not clarifying things up. In my humble opinion, it is common sense that they need to consider the health of their babies. I just felt bad that she is carrying the baby in public.

I agree. The only thing I can do is to look at them with a strange reaction. Body language can be effective, too.

@Shavkat

@Shavkat I really try hard not to judge others. We don't know their situations.

I agree. I think they need to consider being at home. Perhaps the family members can do errands for them.

I also felt bad about this situation. I think parents need to consider the usage of face masks. Since the lockdown, I never let our 10-year-old niece go out even if the city mayor allowed them now.

@Shavkat She is old enough to keep one on and (almost) understand the situation.

You have a point. I am referring to an infant. I think even toddlers aged 3 will be difficult to wear them for a long time. I can understand that single parents don't have a choice in this kind of situation. But then, I am sure that some family members can do things for them outside their comfort zone. However, we cannot tell if they really don't have anyone who can lend a helping hand to them.

@star_disgate I do agree that it is not a good idea for your daughter to babysit. She can do this under your supervision. It is not cool for parents to be partying and leave their young kids. In my personal opinion, it is fine that a baby can be protected with the use of a thin baby blanket Although it needs to be seen by the parents for possible suffocation scenario

@Shavkat That's why it is best just to let them be. Funny enough, my mother in law sent a baby mask for our little one. I'm just like, how is a newborn supposed to wear this? Haha. We do protect him the best we can though. I have a 13 year old , but I don't trust her enough yet to babysit him. She has never been around babies and wouldn't even know where to begin. I left our baby with her for 15 minutes to pick up a prescription and the poor baby cried the whole time. We are teaching her and leaving him with her for small amounts of time, but I am not comfortable enough yet for her to babysit. I also don't want her to miss out on experiences by babysitting. I had friends who could never go out, because their parents made them stay home and baby sit, while the parents went out and partied.

It is very simple, right? In my opinion, it is impossible that no one can take good care of these kids at home. In Asian culture, the family is so tight. They can show their affection without any returns.

I hope they are still fine despite this pandemic.