Breastfeeding Moms
So this guy friend of mine keeps telling me to rub whiskey on my six month old's gums to help with teething. I keep telling him that I don't think giving alcohol, even just on the gums, to a baby is a good idea. He keeps pushing it everytime I talk to him. I keep thinking, "Dude...this is MY baby...why on earth are you pushing this opinion of yours so forcefully?"
Now, I don't condemn other mothers who have done this...I just don't want to. So, comments? Suggestions on getting him to stop pushing it?
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Tell him you aren't going to do it and it's not up for discussion anymore, then completely ignore him if he stars in.
I highly recommend an amber necklace if you don't already have one. -
Thats weird that hes so insistant with it. -
@Precious333, I know right? he says he'll do it with his kids. And I'm thinking, "Good for you." lol. I did what larissalarie said and hopefully, that gets him to stop. And I don't have an amber necklace but he does have a few teething toys that seem to help.
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Next time he does it, tell him you asked the doctor about it and the doc was ready to call Child Protective Services on you!
Hopefully your friend marries a woman much smarter than he is.
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My grandparents used to do it for us. It's an old wives tale. The alcohol would help put baby to sleep. This was before they knew about sids. -
Haha, print out some information on why that's a horrible idea and when starts again dont say anything just hand him the papers. -
My grandparents, too. And whiskey and water in a bottle for baby's upset stomach.
Quoting JaxMomma78:
My grandparents used to do it for us. It's an old wives tale. The alcohol would help put baby to sleep. This was before they knew about sids. -
Amber necklace?
Quoting larissalarie:
Tell him you aren't going to do it and it's not up for discussion anymore, then completely ignore him if he stars in.
I highly recommend an amber necklace if you don't already have one.
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Explain that non parents who give parenting advice have a much higher chance of having an - accident - than people who mind their own business. -
how on earth would whiskey help an upset tummy? lol
Quoting mostlymaydays:
My grandparents, too. And whiskey and water in a bottle for baby's upset stomach.
Quoting JaxMomma78:
My grandparents used to do it for us. It's an old wives tale. The alcohol would help put baby to sleep. This was before they knew about sids.