My sister is expecting a new baby girl, and has already named her Addison. She has a two-year-old daughter, who my kids (and my nephew) still refer to as "Baby Ashlyn". We've asked if Ashlyn will still be a baby when Addison is born, and they've already decided she would. Go figure.
Anyway, the kids all call Ashlyn and Addison both something that sounds like "Baby ***-in".
My sister hasn't suggested using a nickname, and refers to the baby as Addison. When I'm talking with my kids about their new cousin, do you think it would be okay for me to teach them a nickname, like Baby Addie, even if my sister and brother-in-law both use the longer "Addison"?
2007-08-06 08:29:23 · 19 answers · asked by CrazyChick 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Alright, why is "***" astrisked out when I use it, but I've seen it used in other questions or answers?
They call both of them "Baby A$$-in"
2007-08-06 08:30:50 · update #1
grr.
As in butt, heinie, bottom......
2007-08-06 08:31:28 · update #2
I wouldn't be but if you are worried she will be offended just ask her. My brothers and sisters have all created their own unique nicknames for my kids and I think it is cute. Just tell her you think it would be easier for your kids and Ashlyn to understand. LOL about the *** I put hate in one of my questions the other day and it did that.
2007-08-06 08:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is up to the parents to give the baby a nickname. If your sister hasn't suggested using a nickname then you shouldn't use one. If she wanted the baby to be called Addie she would use that nickname herself instead of calling the baby Addison. "Baby" Ashlyn is probably not going to want to be called "baby" anymore after the new baby arrives, so you need to start thinking about what the parents and the children want and not what you and your children want. I personally think it is disrespectful to call the baby something other than what the mother named her.
2007-08-06 08:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your sister does not mind, I'm sure you can teach your children to call the new baby something else but Addison (which is a super cute name by the way) Baby Addie sounds cute and sweet!
2007-08-06 08:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Butterflies 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really wouldn't care what others thought, as long as the name is not offensive and brings a smile to your daughter. If she doesn't like it, then she will tell you herself when she's older. Nicknames are cute and the stories that go along with them will be something your daughter will probably enjoy hearing and telling others when she's older. She will learn her real name over time. I'm from another culture and we often have about 5 different nicknames used within our family. But we haven't had any problems learning what our real name is at all! My son's nicknames: Grandpa calls him "toad" in our language because he has a mild case of eczema (I hate that nickname for him but he laughs when Grandpa calls him that) His other grandparents just call him "Boy" My sister calls him "Ninja" My husband and I call him "Baby" or "Angel Boy" My mother calls him "smart boy" in our language and we all use his real name too
2016-05-19 23:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your sister is Ok with it go for it. However I have a niece named Addison and my sister-in -law would not approve of calling her by a nickname.
2007-08-06 08:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by Nicholas S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,Mandy - respect the parents *and* the child by getting your children to use her proper,chosen name - it will be good for your children too to learn to say the full name with the "D"s (their linguistic development) of the new baby and to distinguish between the two children (whether the "baby" bit stays or not).
Would you like to still be referred to as "Manny" or something? - these things can stick!
Just my opinion since you asked!
Best wishes,
Joan.
2007-08-06 13:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would definetly ask your sister. some are very sensitive about it and others could care less. i've always called babies baby_____ just like you are but i wouldnt call that a nickname just an indearment. now if you plan on shortning her name or altering it then make sure that mom is cool with it. i hate when my girls are called something totally different than their names (boo-boo and lil' lil) others dont see why.
2007-08-06 08:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by tara h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're kids, I don't really think it matters. If your sister is bothered by it, let her correct the children by letting them know that Ashlyn is no longer a baby.
2007-08-06 08:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by BAnne 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ask! Friends of ours call our daughter Sammy and it pisses us off! We call their kids by the names they use and even with the stupid Greek accent that they also use!! I always feel really stupid when I say their names, but I say it the right way for their sakes! Oh well! LOL I purposly swore to see if I get the *!!
2007-08-06 08:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure its okay with your sister that they call it that. Becaue if they call her something now, they will grow up calling her that and it will be lifelong. Make sure the parents like the name before their kid has a new name for the rest of their life.
2007-08-06 08:33:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋