What's the worst thing that your DH thought was ok?

Liss_37 · February 2010

So we all know PARENTS (edited so people will stop freaking out) can be a little dense so I thought (inspired from another post) it would be funny to try an experiment.

Just for fun, what is the worst, stupidest, or scariest thing that your DH or YOURSELF thought was ok (until you set him straight of course) in regards to parenting your LO?

I'll start.

DH thought it was ok if I left DS in the car for a few minutes while I ran into the convenience store. He said "as long as you lock the doors i'm sure it'll be fine"

this of course led to a long discussion and me making sure I drilled into his head that it would NEVER be okay to leave DS in the car by himself under any circumstances. Then I made sure I made him promise not to do it. still a bit freaked out about it though to be honest!!

sophiet496 · February 2010

Mine is the same as yours!! Other than that, my DH tends to be more over-protective than I am. That's why I was shocked that he'd think it was okay to leave LO in the car!!

ELPB · February 2010

It's funny to me because DH (a cop) told me how you can't leave a kid alone in a car to run into the convenient store (thanks for the unneccessary lesson LOL), but there are little things he's totally clueless about because he's NEVER been around babies. For example, he thought it would be ok to let DD lick a dorito.

OCMom2009 · February 2010

It bugs me when I read things like, "men are dense." My DH is not dense and honestly *I'VE* been the one who carried her upstairs in carrier unbuckled and watched her tumble out. I'm the one who's bumped her head a hundred times while carrying her in her sling because I wasn't paying attention.

DH is the one who takes extra caution. I'm the one who can be a little careless at times. That said, I spend a lot more time with her.

SeaStar430 · February 2010

My DH is Mr Mom, if anything he's the one lecturing me. But a friend of mine who was a stay at home dad for 2 years told me that you dont really have to wash bottles, just rinse them off under the sink every few uses. He pointed out that his kid is fine. Indifferent

Liss_37 · February 2010

OCMom2009:

It bugs me when I read things like, "men are dense." My DH is not dense and honestly *I'VE* been the one who carried her upstairs in carrier unbuckled and watched her tumble out. I'm the one who's bumped her head a hundred times while carrying her in her sling because I wasn't paying attention.

DH is the one who takes extra caution. I'm the one who can be a little careless at times. That said, I spend a lot more time with her.

I didn't say women aren't dense, so you can put your claws back in. start your own women are dense post then, I'd have some things to post about myself there as well.

Kingston54 · February 2010

Same as your DH!!! Haha!

Mereou12 · February 2010

DH thought CIO was perfectly acceptable. He even admitted to me that he tried it once when he was watching DS--but he only lasted about 1 minute into a screaming fit before he rushed in to pick him up. He just couldn't stand to hear his son crying! Thank God. Needless to say, I was NOT happy when he told me this....but at least he gave in before actually letting DS CIO.

It took a lot of convincing to get him on board with the whole "you can't spoil a newborn" concept.

woolgathered · February 2010

OCMom2009:
It bugs me when I read things like, "men are dense." My DH is not dense and honestly *I'VE* been the one who carried her upstairs in carrier unbuckled and watched her tumble out. I'm the one who's bumped her head a hundred times while carrying her in her sling because I wasn't paying attention.

DH is the one who takes extra caution. I'm the one who can be a little careless at times. That said, I spend a lot more time with her.

This is us too! He yells at me if I don't use a wipe on him at 3am, even if it's just pee. Last time I did that, he told me I need to take better care of the baby! I looked at him in shock. Too bad he couldn't see me, as there was only a nightlight on...

SamsMom91 · February 2010

My DH hasn't done anything that could be considered dangerous (at least not that I remember right now), but he drives me up the wall with our toddler's diet. He'd throw the kid a package of lunch meat for dinner if I let him. Ugh.

mdnawils · February 2010

I actually thought DH was doing really well not doing anything too bad with DS until last night...He was in the kitchen and I was sitting at the dining table and DS was in the Bumbo on the floor and started to fuss. It was like in slow motion I saw DH pick up DS in the Bumbo and put him on the counter. Needless to say he won't be doing that again after the reaction I had and stern explanation about how that wasn't safe.

Liss_37 · February 2010

I'll even post one about myself - one day I was holding DS while he was being fussy while I tried to prepare dinner. I went to pull out plates and I wasn't paying attention. I bumped the poor little beans head off the cupboards. it was the first time he cried real tears, I felt horrible!

SeaStar430 · February 2010

I did a post a few weeks ago called "What stupid things have you done", trust me I have plenty of those, DH is always giving me those stern looks!

Thanks for the edit! Sorry, my DH is an awesome dad and husband so I get a little offended by all the "DHs are dense" references on this board every day.

SaranJonathan · February 2010

My DH also thought it was okay to leave LO in the car for a few minutes. I set him straight!! I also caught him trying to put DD in her activity center. He now knows what age that can be used and what weight! He also asked our 35 lb nephew if he wnated to go in and play in it! Surprise

OCMom2009 · February 2010

I agree that my response is more a reaction to seeing "My husband is an idiot" type posts a lot on here or reading how some of the husbands treat their wives and babies with total selfishness. I bite my tongue and it bugs the crap out of me.

But I know what you mean!

PB&J1216 · February 2010

OCMom2009:
It bugs me when I read things like, "men are dense." My DH is not dense and honestly *I'VE* been the one who carried her upstairs in carrier unbuckled and watched her tumble out. I'm the one who's bumped her head a hundred times while carrying her in her sling because I wasn't paying attention.

DH is the one who takes extra caution. I'm the one who can be a little careless at times. That said, I spend a lot more time with her.

And this post here is why OP took the time to point out DH/or yourself- please don't take offense- I'm sure at least 8 times out of ten it's DH that's being dense- that being said- for me it was DH attempting to feed DS like a bird- you know chew it up and them give him that nice super salty frito- lol- I about punched him on the face- he claims hebwas joking but I dunno!!!! Lol! To be fair- I asked DH this question and his response was -"Honey you've been great- you've been very very careful to NOT do silly things." Sweet man... Wonder is he's suckin up- hehehehehe

madeleines_mommy · February 2010

ELPB:

It's funny to me because DH (a cop) told me how you can't leave a kid alone in a car to run into the convenient store (thanks for the unneccessary lesson LOL), but there are little things he's totally clueless about because he's NEVER been around babies. For example, he thought it would be ok to let DD lick a dorito.

lmao to the dorito licking!!

Jordandice · February 2010

A long time ago before we even got married (and DH was 18 or 19 at the time), he thought it was ok to leave a baby alone at the house as long as they were asleep. ?He said he thought everybody left their babies alone in their crib to go out and go shopping/go to dinner, etc. ?I about DIED when I heard that! ?We still laugh when we talk about it, because now he knows how ridiculous it is....but still pretty funny!

BakerMommy · February 2010

When we visited an hours old newborn in the hospital, my BIL was amazed that her eyes were open. My SIL reminded him that she was a baby, not a puppy. Wink

Now he's an awesome dad.

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