This is a newly opened mall, and when I first saw that they had a parent-friendly restroom, I was honestly impressed. Thatās still a rarity in Egypt. I even recommended this place to many fellow moms, thinking it was a family-friendly environment.
But as it turns out, that āfamily-friendlinessā was only surface-level ā because what I experienced here was neglect, discrimination, and a complete lack of empathy toward parents.
My baby had a diaper blowout while we were dining at one of the restaurants. He was crying uncontrollably, so I rushed to the nearest restroom ā the womenās bathroom. Inside, I found no changing station, no baby facilities of any kind. So I did what any desperate, responsible parent would do: I placed my baby on our own stroller, discreetly in the corner, and started changing him. I didnāt use a stall, didnāt block the sink, didnāt cause any mess, didnāt expose my baby ā just quietly trying to clean him up.
And yet, I was interrupted again and again by the cleaning staff, who insisted I had to go to the basement level if I wanted to change a diaper. This was despite the fact that my baby was in distress, covered in poop, and needed immediate care.
Let me be clear: there was no sign anywhere saying I couldnāt change a diaper in this restroom. No notice, no guidance, no alternative provided. I was simply doing my best in a poorly equipped space ā and for that, I was treated like I was doing something wrong.
When I was at my most helpless, overwhelmed, trying to calm a crying child, I was met not with compassion, but with pressure and dismissal.
My husband immediately reported the incident to mall management. Their response? They said we āshouldnāt have changed the diaper thereā ā but that they would retrain the cleaning staff because her approach āmay not have been appropriate.ā
So basically: they shifted the problem back to us, and offered a token gesture of āstaff trainingā to cover themselves.
And when we asked why itās not allowed to change diapers there, they actually said: āSome customers might feel uncomfortable seeing that.ā
Excuse me? Seriously? Weāre in a restroom. My baby is six months old. Heās crying. He needs his diaper changed. And that ā that ā is what makes people āuncomfortableā?
I honestly thought this was one of the more modern, open, international malls in New Cairo. Its design, branding, and restaurant curation all aim for a premium image. I genuinely believed this was a place that cared about quality and customer experience.
But clearly, itās all for show ā no depth, no real values. What, rich peopleās babies donāt need diaper changes? š
Iām truly disappointed. This experience has completely changed the way I see this mall. I saw some reviews also talked about similar problems. Obviously, the management doesnāt really look into the problem. From now on, I will be much more cautious before recommending this place to any family visitors.
There are many expat families here ā Iām one of them. And I can tell you: This has nothing to do with cultural differences. This is about basic design, basic dignity, and basic human empathy.
Mothers ā no matter where theyāre from ā deserve to be treated with respect. Imagine if it were your own mother being treated this way. Or you, as a mother, being told to āstop what youāre doing and move elsewhereā while your baby is in distress. Would you accept that?
If this mall truly wants to appeal to high-end, international families, then stop relying on appearances. Start with real empathy. Real inclusivity. Real respect for parents...
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