What do you do or say when someone gives your baby something to eat or drink that you disapprove of?

Answer 1

Tell them not to.
It is pure ignorance for anyone to offer a baby or child anything whether it is food a gift or whatever without asking it's parents first. They should ask if it is OK. If you say no just say that you are trying to get the baby into a routine of eating or something like that and they shouldn't be offended.
The baby is yours and it is your right and duty to give the baby what you want it to have.
If someone gets upset when you tell them then they are not worth knowing.

Answer 2

well my mom gave my 5 month old an Oreo when i stepped out for a few mins. when i got back i flipped on her and made her bathe her and get her dressed.

was this mean

yes

why?

because she is in stage 4 COPD and can't breath walking to the bathroom without O2


will she do it again

i think not

was it a little harsh

yes

but i stepped in where i needed to and told her exactly how i felt.

one of my friends gave my 7 yr old a snack before dinner (right before) and i told her off too. that is my children and when i feel they are ready for things i will give them. i know my child and know that if he gets anything within an hour of dinner he won't even think about eating.

so i say just tell them and don't worry about hurting their feelings because they obviously have no regard about your feelings and need to be told.

Answer 3

If it's been done, and the babe has eaten the offending item, let the person know that you and your baby's doctor have worked out a nutritional plan and you would appreciate their help in following it. When they start to offer the offending item and you're there to grab it, just grab it and say, "I'm not giving baby this yet."

Answer 4

You have the right and responsibility to tell someone NO when they offer something to your child. I NEVER give anything to a child without asking the parents because so many kids have allergies and food sensitivities these days. A child could end up dying so if they get offended TOUGH.

Answer 5

Tell Them Not To Do It Because That's Your Kid And You Need To tAke Charge

Answer 6

You speak up for your child. If anyone is watching them give them a list of things you only allow.

That way its not a problem if they can not follow that then they should not be watching your child.

Answer 7

I just say, "Thanks for offering but "baby" hasn't started eating: chocolate, candy, cookies, crackers, salt, etc. yet. We're holding off because of family history of food allergies." That usually stops people without offending them. And you can use it even if there are no food allergies in the family because how are they going to know.

Answer 8

depends on who it is..but bottom line
you tell them if you want to be polite..no thank you.

if it is someone like your family and or friends you tell them that I do not approve of t his....(whatever) object you are giving them.

I am the mom and I say No. ugghhh
don't get me started....lol

Answer 9

You speak because a baby cannot. You have the right to choose. No thank you is a phrase you should say.
for your baby

Answer 10

can't nobody just walk up to my child and give her anything without asking me and if they try i'll tell them i'm not trying to be funny but she doesn't need whatever they're trying to give her.