Babies: 0 - 3 Months

Grandma Gave Baby Ice Cream

I couldn't believe it.

We went to dinner and my DH was holding the baby.  Next thing I know, my grandma is putting a small spoonful of ice cream in her mouth.  My DH was talking so he didn't see it.  He promptly wiped it out of her mouth, but I was livid.  I had just gotten done telling her that we weren't starting solids for a couple more months. 

She kept saying, "it's just milk, she likes it."  Ummm I don't think so.  My grandpa was pretty annoyed too.  Later she told Mady, "You can't have anymore, Mom said no." 

I am soo nervous about living with them for a year after this experience!  If only there was a way to avoid it, but they're the only family in the area with the extra room and I don't want to stay so far away from family with DH while he's in training.  Ugh.

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  • holy crap I'd be soooo pissed!
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  • DH tried to do that the other day. Luckily I caught him. He thought I was being a spazoid until I explained to him that cows milk is too hard to digest until at least 12 months.
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  • Seriously, what is with people wanting to shove food in babies' mouths? It seems like someone is posting about this everyday. Honestly, I think I would do physical harm to someone who gave DS food without asking me first, no matter how old he is.
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  • I would be livid.  I am so nervous about this happening when Addy gets older.  My family doesn't seem to get my aversion to sugar and processed foods.  They can't wait to pump her full of coke and cake.  Sad

     

     

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  • My husband did this and sweas to this day that DD loves carmel delight ice cream.  My dad also gave her a little syrup when we were at a pancake breakfast..I was holding her when he did it.  He just looked at me and said "it's sugar free".  I just shook my head, but then my lovely DD started opening her mouth for more.  Sometimes I want to beat my head against the wall, but then I remember that they aren't trying to intentionally hurt her.  At least my mom hasn't gave her any diet coke or beer cheese soup yet...it will be coming.
  • I would be livid too.  Poor baby, does she not understand that their little tummies can't handle real milk?  You have a right to feel the way you do, but I would let everyone know how important it is to you how you want your child to be fed especially if you're going to be living with them.  Stand your ground!
  • My MIL wanted to give our baby whip cream the other day.  At least she asked though, and of course I said NO.  I would have lost it if she'd given her anything without even asking.

    Not only does your MIL need to respect you and your wishes as parents, but what if your baby was allergic to something your MIL gave her to eat?  I think your DH needs to be very clear she is NOT to feed her ANYTHING without your consent. 

    -Deborah
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  • Ugh. I'm so sorry!!

     

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