To wonder why people are obsessed with a new baby's weight?

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mylittlepuds · 17/04/2013 16:04

Yes I understand it's important for a baby to gain weight as it's a great indicator of health, but why the weird judgement of non health professionals? "Ooh she's lost a bit I hear," said by aunts etc.

It's just irritating. Then you feel like you need to justify the stupid comment. "They do lose a bit in the first week," blah blah.

It's just weird! Why!

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Mette7 · 17/04/2013 16:12

Aren't they just making conversation and trying to show interest/concern? Babies don't do much except lie around and grow, there's not much else to say about them...

nananaps · 17/04/2013 16:11

Just making conversation.

Weight and labour exprience seems to be main topic of conversation with newbabies.

IneedAsockamnesty · 17/04/2013 16:11

I don't get it either nor do I get the obsession extended family members have with outcomes of HV and DR's appointments when they wouldn't openly discus their own medical stuff they expect the baby's parents to.

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mylittlepuds · 17/04/2013 16:10

In my experience sometimes it then follows onto 'fantastic' advice...

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gemdrop84 · 17/04/2013 16:09

Have no idea, but I know what you mean. Ds is 11 wks old and everyone always asks 'so how much does he weigh now?' why does it matter?! he's healthy, happy and getting bigger by the day, I don't need to take him to be weighed every other week thanks!

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mylittlepuds · 17/04/2013 16:08

I wouldn't dream of putting a new mum on the spot and asking about the baby's weight. I'm sure she will have it in check herself...

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Sirzy · 17/04/2013 16:07

I think it's just a general talking point with a new baby babies sex/weight/sleeping/feeding are about it for topics of conversation about a new born!

treas · 17/04/2013 16:06

As it is one of the only factors people can determine whether the baby is thriving

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