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Partner has gone on an all dayer ‘Wetting the baby’s head’

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OverTheRainbow22 · 17/05/2025 22:03

My partner has been a new Dad before as he has a child from a previous relationship. He has been supportive through the pregnancy but also quite nonchalant in terms of any anxiousness I had about how life would change, says we will quickly adapt and it’s nothing to worry about and he’s been there and done it before.

He said it’s tradition in his friendship group to go out and wet the baby’s head. This was set for today as our baby is now more settled in and I’m finding my feet after a challenging first couple of weeks.

He said he was going to the pub for a gathering his best friend arranged but they actually got the train to another town nearby. He is not going to be back for another half hour or so, and went out early afternoon. Based on his messages, he is pretty slaughtered too.

I’m unimpressed to say the least given I was led to believe he’d be a couple of hours. Is this extreme by ‘wetting the baby’s head’ standards or should I let it go and ‘bank’ an outing for myself?

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Annascaul · 17/05/2025 22:08

What an arsehole.

Dreichweather · 17/05/2025 22:08

It was traditional back when new mum was well looked after hospital and after visiting hour. Times have changed.

Didimum · 17/05/2025 22:08

Well. Now you know the type of man you’ve had a baby with. What are you going to do about it?

OverTheRainbow22 · 17/05/2025 22:08

OrangeCrushes · 17/05/2025 22:07

Oh, wait? The baby is at home with you while he gets pissed? When is it your turn? (If you even want to do such a thing)

Yes, and I haven’t ever really indulged in the tradition to be honest, I’d prefer a spa day !

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OrangeCrushes · 17/05/2025 22:07

Oh, wait? The baby is at home with you while he gets pissed? When is it your turn? (If you even want to do such a thing)

shellyleppard · 17/05/2025 22:07

Sounds like any excuse for a piss up.....🙄

TheSilentSister · 17/05/2025 22:07

I imagine for him it actually means an all day bender. For you it's a day feeling in knots of anxiety. Not good.

Eyesopenwideawake · 17/05/2025 22:06

He's getting pissed over the new baby's head. He's done it before.

SpicyMcSpice · 17/05/2025 22:06

What a prick. Is this 1959?!

Who on earth goes out to ‘wet the babies head’ anymore?

HeathHealing · 17/05/2025 22:06

My husband never did this. I think it’s an insane tradition, full stop. Just an excuse for a man to get pissed and abdicate all responsibility for his new baby and partner.

OrangeCrushes · 17/05/2025 22:05

This sounds weird and dangerous. All is probably fine, but it's really irresponsible behaviour. I have literally never heard of it.