Indigo Bulimba

I agree with the owner. Eating while a woman is changing nappies is simply unhygienic. I wouldn't come to the place where a nappy is being changed while eating. Its horrible. I hope the lady in question learn from the experience and use toilet (and wash hands after changing nappy) and not see this as i need to fightback" sort of thing."

5 stars to the owner for not wanting a dirty filthy so called parent to change a baby's dirty nappy on a food table in a public place surrounded by customers! What makes you think Stephanie that this is ok? Or didn't you think . You have no,right to do that in any place of business set up especially for food! Did you miss that big park across the road where you could,have changed your child in peace away from customers! Normal people,would,have done that. I cant believe someone could do that to a business. Its like taking a dump,there yourself. Show some respect and hygiene ! We have all been parents in situations but 99% of us wouldn't even dream to do,what you did. Absolutely disgusting.... will now try this coffee shop in the near future for all the good reviews Ive read. We live in a civilised society I thought ,not in the jungle

Ms Ridgway the manager is a very considerate person and I commend her for taking the stand she did. Being a parent is difficult but I do not want to eat where someone is changing a nappy. Stephanie, you are a dill! What makes you think it is acceptable to change nappies on a table in a cafe where people consume food? I would hate to see the inside of your home ( let alone eat there) if you believe this is acceptable behaviour. No, I'm not looking for an invitation. I will make the effort to visit this cafe on my next trip in support for the owner/staff.

I'm here in support of the owner. I'm a mother too and a new one at that. Despite the stresses of parenthood I have managed to go out and enjoy a cuppa and lunch at many establishments since giving birth 3 months ago and baby has come too. Despite being sleep deprived and managing the household and the baby I still manage to change my baby away from where people are eating. Even if I have to go back to the car and change her on the backseat because there's no bathrooms. I DO NOT say to myself mums have it hard" and use that as an excuse to change a dirty nappy on a table where people eat! I do not expect others to endure the smell of a dirty nappy as they try and enjoy their lunch. That is a health issue and it's rude. Poo particles would be flying around in the air and that's dangerous. Why would you expose that to other patrons?I'll make sure to one day visit this establishment and enjoy a cuppa when I can. It sounds like a really nice place to relax."

To the lady that changes a dirt nappy in a cafe. Stop it. Its dirty and rude and people do not pay good money to watch you do that. I have two children and never felt i had to do this! good god woman get off your backside and find a baby changing room! Well done to those that supported the owner. Common sense prevails!

Just wanted to support the cafe owner on your professionalism in dealing with the negative feedback you received.Stephanie Plahn - I'm not sure what set of standards you adhere to, but on what planet is it acceptable to change a baby's nappy on a cafe table with people dining nearby? How dare you.Those people are paying customers.They are entitled to enjoy their coffee / meal without being subjected to the sight and smell of a nappy being changed.Not to mention that you were in breach of several food safety / hygiene laws.You mention that you have to make enough sacrifices as a mother of a newborn, and whilst that is entirely true, why should other people be put out because you chose to have a child?Grow up, get down from your pedestal and stop being so incredibly selfish and entitled.Kudos to the cafe owner once again. You handled this situation with much more calm and grace than I would have.

I love your bar. Nothing but great coffee and amazing service. I am a mum of four and have never even considered changing a baby's nappy in a public eating area. The woman who did should be ashamed and I don't support what she did or her shameful behavior after the fact. Hope she enjoys her five minutes of fame. I'll be over later to change my baby's nappy on her dinner table. Gross!

Seriously, woman changer of nappies on cafe tables! I would NEVER think of doing such a thing. I don't know anyone who would. Changing nappies is not done near food. Ever! Your sense of entitlement is way overblown. Learn some good, old fashioned manners. Good on the owner of the cafe. I'll certainly pay this business a visit.

Just read about the drama that happened in this cafe whilst in cold and chilly London. I am team cafe in this instance. Others have articulated the obvious so I will add the following.In around 2012, there was outrage at Coda Restaurant in Melbourne as an article in The Age made it look like restaurant refused service to a couple with a baby. Intrigued, I made a booking at Coda for a long boozy lunch and after enjoying wonderful service and great food, I asked them about the article in The Age, as it appeared to be another wowzer article. The manager was happy to tell the story. It would seem that a lady turned up for dinner service without a booking and the restaurant was packed. She asked for a table for two and the manager who I was speaking with informed her that she could squeeze in two people. So she dutifully went outside to get her partner and a super-pram and the baby. The manager immediately said that the pram and baby could not be accommodated as it would have to be parked in front of the fire exit or in the main thoroughfare of the restaurant which would impede service let alone diners from being able to move around. It was then this mother" accused the restaurant of not only ruining their night but also complained online and to the press. It is yet another case of selfishness and entitlement where a small portion of "mothers" think they can pull the selfish card and make everyone accommodate them. If this woman said that she had two adults and one pram with child to begin with

I am a mother of a beautiful breastfeed (no longer breastfeeding btw) toddler. Although I understand that for most mothers, raising a baby can be difficult and at times you do wish that you can go out and feel like you're are part of the living. I've been there and it's really hard because your child must come first. There have been so many times when I had to excuse my child and I because we have to leave due to conflicting nap times, feed times and of course toilet times. I leave a little heart broken because I really wanted to spend a bit more time relaxing, enjoying my coffee and friends. I commend you for being able to breastfeed in public, kudos to you as I, personally, could never do that, but that is me and in no way is this a reflection to any other mother. So I know what its like when your child interrupts your time. It's not easy and sometimes you just wish to be a little selfish, after all we are human. Having said that, from me to you, one mother to another, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO YOU EVER CHANGE A BABY ON A CAFE TABLE. This is disrespectful to the people around you, the Owners and staff of the business AND THE PERSON WHO WILL SIT AT THE TABLE AFTER YOU. You are raising a child now, a future citizen. For the love of the Almighty show some responsibility and RESPECT. For the sake of your child, be a good mother show the child the importance of respect for others as she/he will grow up expecting others to respect him/her. I do not come into your home and start changing my baby, or better yet, poop on your dining table, you DO NOT do that to another person's table, home or business.