You can't spoil a baby vent..

searcy7 · December 2010

I really am tired of people telling me DD is spoiled because she likes to be held. It's not like I can let her CIO. I tried we make it 20 mins then I feel guilty and she is still screaming and her face is red.

I want to punch the next person who says "She's spoiled," or "You need to let her CIO."

ETyorkin · December 2010

Ooh! Throat punch!!!

trarenee13 · December 2010

Last person who said that to me was shocked with my reply. I said "OK thanks for the advice, I actually am trying to do that exact thing!" Then I smiled and turned around. I found that smart a$$ answers make me feel better. My DH just shakes his head when I do so. Stick out tongue

Rinny22 · December 2010

I get the same thing from my IL's...A baby can't soothe themselves until they are about 4 months, so letting them CIO is not going to "teach" them anything and will likley only escalate..

I'd just let it roll off your back...your the momma, and you know what best for your LO! If all else fails...I always tell my IL's, "the pediatrician reccomends..." that seems to shut them up for a while! haha

Allie30 · December 2010

Are you talking about Braelynn? Man, I'd punch the people, too. It's so ridiculous. Babies that young honestly don't know that the end of the world is not at hand if they wake up alone, or if their tummies are empty, or if they are in pain. They've never experienced it before. They aren't capable of taking a breath and going "Oh, this is all it is. Okay then." I can't believe what people expect from infants!

brownskin721 · December 2010

searcy7:

I really am tired of people telling me DD is spoiled because she likes to be held. It's not like I can let her CIO. I tried we make it 20 mins then I feel guilty and she is still screaming and her face is red.

I want to punch the next person who says "She's spoiled," or "You need to let her CIO."

I get this alot for my son. Who will only be 3 weeks old tomorrow. Yeah, I'm spoiling a 3 week old by holding him. Huh? I've just had to tell people to blow off. As his Mom, I know what's best for him. At 3 weeks old, it's not CIO...

NewFamily09 · December 2010

Holy cow, the poor thing is only a month old! Of course she can't be spoiled. She needs to be held. Are these people who say she's spoiled parents themselves? Sometimes people who don't have kids themselves or whose kids are grown up don't understand these things. Keep holding your baby as much as you want.