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MIL biting babies nails, normal?

My MIL has bitten my 5mo nails on multiple occasions. Today I told my partner it kinda bothers me and find it kinda gross. He thinks it’s completely fine and normal as she bit his and his sisters nails as babies. So just after some outside opinions, would you be happy with your MIL biting your child’s nails? Edit: Thank you all for your replies. I don’t mind parents doing it to their own children, but I always found it odd to even do it myself on her. We do have an electric nail file which we use. We did trim one hand yesterday, but left the other to do today after seeing MIL, as LO hates her hands being restricted and wants anything and everything she sees in her mouth!

MIL won’t stop making comments about kissing the babies

I had twins one month ago today and my husband and I have been fairly lenient with our parents, i.e. allowing them to visit while we were still in the hospital and letting them hold the babies right away. Our one single boundary is that no one is allowed to kiss the babies given that cold and flu season is here and the horror stories I’ve heard regarding cold sores. My MIL is visiting right now to help out around the house and with the babies, but she makes comments at least once a day that she can’t kiss the babies. “I wish I could give them a big smooch, but I won’t.” Or “so-and-so said to give the twins a big kiss for them, but I told them we aren’t allowed to do that anymore so I guess a hug will have to do.” I’m so annoyed by these comments. One thing I wasn’t prepared for once we became parents is the backhanded comments and judgement from family.

Going places with 4 month old - how long do you stay?

When you go out with your LO (specifically around the 4 month mark) how long do you stay? Just want to know if I'm being unreasonable. We have a Thanksgiving gathering (Canadian) and MIL wants us to arrive at one and stay for dinner (lord only knows when that will actually be). She thinks it's unreasonable to stay any less but LO is only awake to at most 2hrs at a time. LO napping there is kind of out of the question because it's chaotically loud with toddler cousins.

When you were pregnant, what baby item made things feel *real*?

For me, it's when I held my first newborn diaper and could imagine my babys tiny bum.

How much milk will my newborn need while I’m away?

My daughter is exactly a week old as of today (October 2nd). I will be gone for a max of 12 hours tomorrow (October 3rd), and I’m a bit at a loss. I’m not really sure how much breastmilk should be left for her. She has been cluster feeding, so it’s difficult to tell how much she has actually been eating. I was told around 2 oz would be enough for a few hours, but when her dad fed her the other day she downed that bottle within moments and seemed to still be hungry after. Any tips or advice?

Tricks for giving Covid test to 3yo?

Any tips and tricks for how to administer an at-home test to a 3 year old without a battle? We’ve tried logic, distraction with TV, treats after. Nothing stops the crying/screaming/thrashing fest.

About to lose my s**t

*RANT* So, Friday afternoon I'm talking with DH about weekend plans. I mention that I feel crappy, like I'm getting sick. I remind DH that I need the in/out numbers from his side/home business to finally file our taxes. I say I reminded him in Feb, Apr, and Jun. He insists I reminded him only in July. Either way, IT'S F*****G OCTOBER NOW! He asks when he's supposed to get that done since he's so busy (booked to work on project for side business all weekend), I suggest since he wakes up at 4am and can't do noisy work until 7am per noise bylaws, that he could work on it early mornings. MFer walks off and doesn't say a word to me, won't sit in same room as me, or eat any of the meals I prepare for the family until today (Sunday) when I tell him I'm COVID+. Now all of a sudden he cares how I'm doing. I hate how he does this freeze out thing, we see councillor next week and this WILL be addressed. 🤦🏻‍♀️👿🙅‍♀️

Second bassinet for two-story home?

For our first, we were in an apartment so we just had the one bassinet. We’re now in a two-story home and I’m pregnant with no2. I was in so much pain for so long after baby one, so I’m concerned I won’t be able to easily get to baby two if they’re always upstairs. What cheaper/travel bassinets do you like for daytime naps nearby? Or what other safe “baby buckets” are you using?

Age differences, pros and cons

Parents of Reddit, what age differences do you have between children and what do you think are the pros/cons of those age differences? We currently have one child, and we are deciding timing for the second. Thanks for sharing!

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Getting babysitter for the first time, what do they usually do?

So, I'm going to be away from my one year old for the whole day. For the first time. I got a babysitter who I've never met before. Because I haven't been working, baby and I usually don't have a routine. He eats 3 times a day and sleeps once. In between, I usually do chores or something. To make it easier for her because she's 19, I want to write down a guide. Can you please tell me your daily routine? Thank you

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When did your baby start sleeping on their stomach?

Mostly just curious. My baby is 3 weeks old and we’re contact napping mostly. She hates being on her back and kicks/grunts a lot whenever it happens. I’m asking because I work in ECE as an infants teacher which I requested when I found out I was pregnant to get some experience (I’m a FTM if that’s not obvious). My classroom was 3 mo to a year, and many of the babies that were 6 mo would wind up on their bellies for nap naturally despite us always putting them on their backs in the crib. We were never told to adjust them and they slept fine. So imagine my surprise when google tells me the appropriate age to let babies sleep on their stomachs is after one year! Just to clarify, I have no intention of letting her sleep on her belly anytime soon; I’m aware of the dangers.

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