It is natural to be around babies

Eating out is a rare event here.For one, there are very few options nearby and second  our toddler keeps such unique wakeful hours that restaurants will not be open for business then.So it was a special occasion when we were able to go out for lunch. Chiku was bright and awake and raring to go out.

D still kept her fingers crossed as to how he will react to the different environment and whether one of us have to take turns to keep him still. But then she need not have worried. The minute Chiku stepped into the restaurant waiters simply scooped him up and took him with them to distract him and do baby talk.I was surprised at the ease with which teenage and young boys there were able to handle infants.
We had similar experience in other public places also. In the park, the person mowing the lawn will bend down and look at chiku and make conversation.

The other day carpenter had come home and he was fixing the clothes line in the balcony.Throughout the time he was around, chiku was busy moving around him. He never for a moment felt awkward or felt the child was interrupting his work. He was talking and gesticulating to chiku quite comfortably.

I have never lived in a small town or a village. Perhaps people in these places are natural with kids and infants and dont feel any awkwardness around them.

What I do know is in Guwahati you can be sure your toddler will be welcome and not be seen as a nuisance in any place.