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[knoxmomof2]

Its not that they carry the child in that gets me. Its the fact that they will stand there holding the child for 10+ minutes until I put the baby down to take the 2 year old from the parent. Put the kid down and go! I shouldn't have to put an infant down to take a 2 year old!

I agree, it's ridiculous, but until you tell them what is needed, they'll keep doing it. "Tommy, tell Mommy goodbye! Mom, if you'll just put Tommy down right there, then we can get started with our day!" I've used phrases like "I'm going to give her to you and let you guys get going since I need to get to the grocery store" or "I'll see you guys tomorrow, there's another child arriving." Just politely tell them what to do.

[trix23]

Yeah, if child can walk in, they should. I would say to the parent "Can put X over the gate and say your goodbyes." They may just not be sure what to do, so I guide them.

[Unregistered]

Very often they carry kids just because it is much faster then if to let them walk.

[CeriBear]

I have an almost 5 year old who gets carried in/out daily 😂

And I thought it was ridiculous that a daddy carried in his 3.5 year old everyday.

[sahm1225]

And I thought it was ridiculous that a daddy carried in his 3.5 year old everyday.

I can top that. I have a huge 10 year old that mom I sissy he crawls to say goodbye to her

[Lissa Kristine]

Meanwhile, I have a friend who has no problem making her pre-walking one year olds go on their own. They can't walk, but they can crawl.

"Ok, Jimmy. Go see your friends."

[She's also a nursing mom with 3 under the age of 4, so she's all for NOT having her kids attached to her constantly.]