Last time we were at the beach, something unexpected happened, we didn’t have Toby’s swimsuit with us, so I just took off his clothes (Naked Babies) and diaper without thinking twice.
He runs with quick light steps around starkers, happy as a clam, putting his toes in the water and running on the sand. In spite of everything the beach wasn’t crowded, there were mostly young families, and he’s only two years old.
I still remember when I was his age, my cousins and I had run naked around the beach a million times; so it seemed like a regular part of childhood. Totally par for the course.
But, that day, even if the parents were nearby chatting with us, I noticed a few glances from other grownups. Maybe it’s only inside my head, I’m imagining it? I thought.
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Then a seven-year-old girl came to Toby asking him“Why are you naked?” I told her that we forgot his bathing suit at home, so he was just swimming naked the whole day. She looked confused.
A few moments later, we had a walk down the beach, and I heard a group of young kids giggling and whispering, “Look at the naked baby!”
Wait,Was his nakedness a faux pas?
Then, I decided to put his diaper on and let him run around in it, which was fine, even if it got heavy and soggy because of the water. For sure, I didn’t want to make people feel uncomfortable, and I didn’t mind what he wore, I didn’t pay attention to that at all.
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But it made me wondering the whole time, Is it not socially acceptable to have a naked toddler at the beach? Maybe I’m just used to swimming in my grandparents’ tiny village where everyone knows each other.
Maybe it’s less appropriate when you don’t know the crowd personally? Maybe this crowd was more reserved than elsewhere or maybe it’s just less appropriate these days?
I’m so curious and would love to hear your thoughts!
Maybe also mention where you’re from since it might be interesting to hear if various states/regions/countries feel differently. (Regardless, I’ll remember Toby’s swimming suit next time) Thank you so much!
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