Mother Sends Out Vital Warning To Others About 'Black Marks' Found On Baby Changing Tables
By Dreamer
Being a parent in this day and age can be a bit frightening. We have access to so much information to help protect our children but at the same time learning all of this can also be distressing, especially if you’re someone always watches the news.
Parents are always thinking about ways to keep their children safe and a few questions that always come to mind are: "What about our littlest ones? Are there any hidden dangers that we aren’t protecting them from?"
As we searched the internet, we found a newly-viral social media post that these questions perfectly. It was written by mother, Jessica Wayman, an Indiana resident who took to her Facebook page to educate her friends and family on the risks associated with using public restroom changing tables. According to the mom, these plastic tables aren’t just for diaper changes, drug users in need of a fix routinely use them, too.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/AyJayWay/posts/2115304388500972
The post reads, "PSA: Before putting your babies anywhere near these things, ALWAYS wipe them down first. Even if you are in a hurry, even if you have a blanket to lay down. See the black marks? Those are from burnt spoons. Addicts use these as tables while they shoot up. There could be residue from heroin/meth whatever, and other harmful bodily fluids. If someone doesn’t care about themselves, I can promise you, they aren’t thinking about your kids. Be cautious
SHARE so this can reach as many parents/guardians/babysitters as possible. It could mean the difference between life or death/serious life threatening injury, for a lot of innocent children & unsuspecting parents.
EDIT: I never expected this to get so much attention, but since it is, to clarify some of the things I’m seeing being questioned, this is in reference to changing stations in single person bathrooms & in handicapped stalls, yes this is VERY REAL. I am a recovering addict myself, which is why I made this post in the first place, to warn all the unsuspecting parents who would never think something like this when looking at a changing table. Along with people using them as tables while they shoot up, they are also OFTEN used by addicts to bust drugs out and crush them up upon. So again, be cautious."
The picture, which was just posted this past Sunday, has already been shared a staggering 114,000 times, and it’s not hard to see why– it concerns an everyday parenting task that can turn into something treacherous if not performed hygienically.
After the post officially went viral, Wayman made an edit to give folks a bit more insight on the problem. She revealed that she knows about this problem so intimately because she, herself, is a recovering drug addict. It sure is a brave admission on the mom’s part, and it’s also something that adds some legitimacy to this story.
Very disturbing stuff, but it’s also very important to consider. Remember, moms and dads, wipe down those changing tables before your little one comes into contact with it. Let’s keep our babies healthy!
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this story. Are you surprised by this changing table revelation? Have you noticed these black marks before? How do you keep your baby safe in public restrooms?
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