A sexuality expert explained on a TV show that it is necessary to ask babies before changing their diapers. An idea that is debated on social networks.
Changing baby’s diapers can be a real ordeal when he starts tossing and wiggling around. As a parent, you have to be careful that the little one does not fall off the changing table but also that he does not catch all the products on it… In short, you have to be vigilant especially when it starts to be dynamic! But this moment can also be a time of complicity with her baby. When he’s on his back, he’s more likely to laugh and play with you..
Sex expert and educator Deanne Carson explained on an ABC show that it’s important to ask a baby before changing their diaper. His remarks made the rounds of social networks, and caused debate among Internet users! After all, how can you expect a response from a baby who doesn’t talk? The specialist took the time to explain her theory.
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Asking a baby before changing their diaper for consent
The sexuality educator, author, and speaker explained that it’s important to ask your baby before changing her diaper in order to respect consent from an early age. According to her, consent is learned as soon as they are babies even if they are not able to respond, they must get used to hearing the request. On a daily basis, she gives an example: “Building a culture of consent in the home starts with, ‘I’m going to change your diaper now, are you okay?’ Of course, a baby is not going to answer ‘yes mum it’s great, I would love to have my diaper changed’. But wait until you see his body language and wait to make eye contact with him, by doing that you are letting that child know that his response matters.”
Words that were quick to react, on Twitter in particular, Internet users commented a lot on this extract. A netizen wrote: “Please tell me it’s not true. You still don’t believe in asking permission to change a baby’s diaper.” If this notion is therefore difficult to pass, respecting the consent of children for hugs and kisses seems to be more and more accepted in many families.
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Zoé is on a work-study program, she joined the aufeminin team in September 2022, she writes for the parenting section. Committed and curious, Zoé likes to write to advance…