A few weeks ago we were at our “Mum and Baby Class”. There is one Mother in the class who always comes with her partner and she is always taking photos! Now I don’t mean happy snaps, I mean full digital SLR and is constantly setting her son up for the perfect photo moment! This normally doesn’t bother me and the only part that annoyed me was the fact this women was spending time with her child through the lens, she was not interacting with him and he was constantly being asked to pose. This wasn’t just one week, this was week 3 or 4 of this happening.

Finally another Mum in the group complained, she walked out of the class with her child and asked the manager to stop this women taking photos.

So what I want to know is, what do you consider appropriate? Do you get annoyed if your child is in photos that other parents have taken? What is your general guidelines when taking photos of your child? Are you careful to exclude other children?

Today I took hubby with me for the first time to our group and I wanted to take photos to record the first time Daddy came. But I was so self concious I took 3-4 photos and made sure it was only when my son was well out of the way of other children.

I would love to here your thoughts!

Jen xx

We are lucky enough to have a really great playcentre here on the Gold Coast called Abrakidazzle. It has a fantastic indoor activity playground, complete with a multi-story obsticle course, under 3′s play area and jumping castles!

Today was my first time there, however my husband took our son a few weeks ago and said he loved it! We spent about 3 hours there today between 11am and 2pm and I am so shocked at how busy the centre is! There were around 5 birthday parties taking place and other parents just their with their children.

The centre staff were really lovely and helpful. There was a problem with older children playing in the babies area. We asked then numerous times to leave and were ignored. The parents did not obey the rules and took photos of their 6-7 year olds running around the babies area. My poor little boy felt so intimidated by them and didn’t feel comfortable to explore. So I went and told the centre staff and the issue was fixed. My suggestion to them would be to create a larger sign and enforce it more. One of the other Mum’s who had a baby there said it’s a common problem and the parents of the older children don’t seem to care.

But once we sorted out the issue Cooper had a blast! He loved climbing over everything and playing with all the toys. He also loved the small jumping castle! It really was a lot of fun! We have decided to attend their classes during the week!

We had a fabulous day! Thanks Abrakidazzle!

Jen xx