Would you consider this child abuse?

[Tea Please]

The weather here has been terribly hot and humid. Almost to the point that I am having a hard time breathing outside.

Well anyway, the other day, my daughter and I went to the beach to see if there was any type of breeze by the ocean. Nope there wasn't, it was actually very still and so so muggy. There was a young girl about 18-20 with a baby in a car seat. She was laying out tanning. I heard the cry, and could tell it was a newborn, so I approcahed her to see the baby, well, the baby was BRAND SPANKING NEW. 8 days old, in a one piece sleeper with a blanket over the top of the carrier. She moved the blanket and when I see this baby was sweating and totally red from he heat, I am not exagerating. I told her I thought maybe it was too hot for such a little baby, and she just ignored me. My dd and I stayed for about another hour or so and she was still there when we left.


Do you think exposing newborns to extreme heat is child abuse?

I do.

 

[MHopkins2]

IANAD, but can't newborns overheat much more easily than adults or older kids? (I.e., their "cooling system" doesn't work right yet.) If that's the case, yes, I would definitely say it's child abuse. If that's not the case, and there's no chance of major damage, the caretaker is still a ****head.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes!

 

[C.Ann]

Child endangerment and totally irresponsible..

 

[Eeyore1954]

YES!

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

OMG how horrible for that poor baby!! WTH would the Mother want to be out getting a tan when she just had a baby 8 days ago anyway?

 

[grinningghost]

Awful. I hope she took your advice and got that baby out of there.

 

[Tea Please]

Originally posted by gymnasticsmom68
OMG how horrible for that poor baby!! WTH would the Mother want to be out getting a tan when she just had a baby 8 days ago anyway?

Thats what I thought, I was in no shape to be on the beach 8 days post partum, but this little chickee must of bounced back right in hospital. She was totally clueless about the heat. I just didn't know what else to say her. I could tell she wasn't hearing me no matter what. In hindsight, I probably should have called CPS.


My son is a July baby, and I swear I don't remember taking him to the beach until the following year.

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

Just goes to show, selfishness knows no boundaries. How sad for that poor baby, I'm sure he/she is very sick today.

 

[CEDmom]

Originally posted by gymnasticsmom68
OMG how horrible for that poor baby!! WTH would the Mother want to be out getting a tan when she just had a baby 8 days ago anyway?

Maybe it was to look good for her prom or graduation . Honestly, she sounds like a very irresponsible kid all around. I hope the baby is ok.

 

[caitycaity]

i agree with what everyone else has posted.

OT, but CEDmom, that new pic of your daughter is adorable.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Youth stupidity? You would think she would pick up EASY hints from you! I hope the darling baby is okay.

CEDmom...Your daughter's picture is precious!

 

[4nana]

 

[cats7494]

without a doubt, it is child abuse, endangerment, neglect!

That poor child..

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Yes.

What a selfish mother. People like that do not deserve to have children. I'm sorry, once you decide to have a baby, you're ability to sit outside and tan whenever you want to is gone. Your baby comes first.

 

[MinnieM21]

YES! It is child abuse! What was that woman thinking doing that to her baby?! Jeez, you really wonder about some people! Thank goodness you said something to her!

 

[winniedapooh]

I would have called authorities. Katie was born June 28th and we never took her to the beach until late September and then only for a few days and under a shaded tent.

 

[Tea Please]

Originally posted by MinnieM21
Thank goodness you said something to her!

Yes, but too bad it didn't do any good.

 

[Mishetta]

Makes me wonder why people like that are blessed with children.

 

[KristiKelly]

Yes. most definitely child abuse/endangerment. Even if there had been a breeze, I've always heard that the beach breeze/air can be difficult for newborns to handle (don't know if that's true or not). Next week, she'll probably leave the baby in the car on a 90 degree day, as she runs into the grocery store to pick up a few things