“Please, if you’re going to the bazaar, don’t squeeze through the crowd with a stroller — especially with a baby that’s only a few weeks old.”

A debate has erupted online after two social media users on Threads called out Malaysian parents for bringing baby strollers into crowded Ramadan bazaars.

“Can you not bring a stroller to the bazaar? It’s already packed, and when people accidentally bump into you, you give them a nasty look,” said the frustrated user.

While another urged parents to reconsider bringing very young babies into tightly packed bazaars filled with smoke from grills and cooking stalls.

“Please, if you’re going to the bazaar, don’t squeeze through the crowd with a stroller — especially with a baby that’s only a few weeks old. You’re forcing your way through the packed crowd, with all that food smoke too. Don’t you pity your child? Please be smarter as parents.”

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As the discussion gained traction, many chimed in with strong opinions.

One user agreed with the criticism, saying bazaars are often overcrowded and raised concerns about health risks.

“Yes, I agree. The bazaar is already crowded with people, and with viruses going around these days, aren’t parents worried about their baby? We normally don’t bring our baby anywhere until at least one year old because their immune system isn’t strong yet.”

Another commenter pointed out that strollers weren’t the only issue.

“Yesterday was even better — someone brought their grandmother in a wheelchair under the white tent bazaar. It was already extremely packed and it became the cause of a jam in the middle. There were also people bringing electric scooters.”

However, others strongly defended parents, arguing that not everyone has the luxury of childcare.

“Why shouldn’t they bring a stroller? Do you know why strollers were created in the first place? Parents can’t carry their child from one end of the bazaar to the other. Some don’t have anyone at home to look after their children. Are you even a parent? If not, maybe don’t make statements that don’t bring any benefit.”

Another commenter added:

“So if there’s no one to watch the child, should they not go to the Ramadan bazaar at all? Wait until you have kids. I pray you’ll have many children one day — then you’ll have to bring all of them along too.”

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 The Sun Malaysia