Things people would have to remember

I felt that this is so true. I stumbled across this at Giddy Tigers' Blog. I really hope people would remember and practice. There are so many people, strangers, supermarket promoters, coffee shop aunties, you name it, had touched Phoebe's cheek, hands, feet, hair, everywhere.. :( Some even asked if they can carry her. I just don't know how to tell others in a polite way not to touch her.

Will teach Phoebe to say "No" shortly. She now knows how to sway away when others want to carry her, but don't know how to say "No" on the touch part yet.

And #4. I was faced with countless questions whether Phoebe is a boy or a girl. She was all decked up in pink top, skirts, and people still ask "Boy or girl huh?" *faint*

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Things people should always remember NEVER to do/say to babies and toddlers:

1. Touch or stroke their cheeks, hair, arms, …basically DO NOT touch them at all! Who knows where the stranger’s hand has been prior to touching the baby or toddler?
2. Offer their thumb, index finger, middle finger, turtle or whatever for the baby to hold on to. Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT entertaining at all to see baby hold on to a stranger’s finger or any other item (see no. 1).
3. Keep on touching a toddler’s hair or cheek when the toddler loudly protests and says “No!” Which part of “No” don’t you understand anyway?!
4. Ask “Boy or Girl ah?” when clearly the baby is dressed in pink with flowers. Who would dress a boy in flowers anyway? I tried dressing her up in a dress and also got the same response. Please. Observe and think before you speak.