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Original poster

To not let other people feed my FF baby?

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Commentsonpic · 23/05/2023 17:21

MIL especially is always angling to do it under the guise of being helpful when but not helpful like change a nappy, make a cup of tea or take out rubbish etc.

If I had been able to breastfeed, then it would always be me and I really love doing it.

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Newhomenewstart · 23/05/2023 17:26

I promise with baby number 2 you'll be throwing the baby at whoever will take it

Killingmytime · 23/05/2023 17:26

Yes i think you are being a bit ott.

CrackerAndPudding · 23/05/2023 17:25

Do you mean specifically not your mil, or anyone at all including the child's father?

Mummaluma · 23/05/2023 17:25

How old is your child? In the first weeks, it is recommended that you limit the number of people who ff. If you're having issues binding, they also recommend the same.

That said, if they are a wee bit older, it's worth letting go a tiny little bit as it can make life easier

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 23/05/2023 17:25

Is your own mum allowed to feed baby? If she is, its not fair that MIL isn't.

2bazookas · 23/05/2023 17:24

Perfectly normal to let others give a bottle; I hope your partner does.

AnAngelAtMyTableWithMe · 23/05/2023 17:24

its all about what you feel comfortable with and I think a lot of mothers angst over things like this when its actually fine to say no and feel what you feel about your own baby

neverknowinglyunreasonable · 23/05/2023 17:24

I really love eating cake but I give other people a slice too.

alqoam · 23/05/2023 17:23

I breastfed but expressed milk so others could help me out with feeds.

Original poster
Commentsonpic · 23/05/2023 17:23

@alqoam ok fair enough!

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alqoam · 23/05/2023 17:22

Seems a bit OTT to never let anyone else do it.