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My baby looks at me disapprovingly

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ChilliPaprikaGarlic · 12/03/2026 17:55

Does anyone else’s baby look at them disapprovingly? When I take him out in his buggy he lies in the bassinet looking out at me like a small, disapproving man. Am I alone in this?

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Buckfastburps · 12/03/2026 19:06

Has he given you the finger yet? Mine did, at least than a week old. I'll never forget what that did to my self esteem as a new mother.

Toddlerteaplease · 12/03/2026 19:05

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 12/03/2026 18:25

I suggest you never get a cat 🤣

😂😂

Doggymummar · 12/03/2026 19:02

They all look judgy to me

mummypigoink · 12/03/2026 18:53

He’s a considerate wee lad, getting you used to the look he’ll give you often in years to come. Very impressive at 4 months 🤣

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 12/03/2026 18:52

I'd scowl at you if you pulled my face around like that !
Probably yell as well .

FloofBunny · 12/03/2026 18:51

ChilliPaprikaGarlic · 12/03/2026 18:46

Ah, I’m glad I’m not alone! These responses have made me laugh. Thank you everyone!

@ferntwist he’s 4 months. Very true about learning to focus. I hadn’t thought about his eyes working overtime.

And yes, I do kind of want to post a picture of his extreme disapproval because it’s so funny and bizarre but I also don’t think that’s quite fair on him, poor little chap. Babies are hilarious 😂

How funny would it be if your baby grows up to be an actual judge! 🤣

PrincessPig · 12/03/2026 18:49

Both of mine did this! My daughter always looked very disapproving at people. My son looked at people as if they had produced a really unpleasant smell.

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ChilliPaprikaGarlic · 12/03/2026 18:47

TakeTheCuntingQuichePatricia · 12/03/2026 18:43

Have you been letting him watch the news @ChilliPaprikaGarlic ? Maybe he disapproves of you forcing him to exist when the world is going to hell in a handcart

Very true! This could be it…

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 12/03/2026 18:47

😄😄 thanks for the laugh op

He's got opinions! Today's judgy baby, tomorrow's Judge!

My almost 7 yo dd thinks I exist to wipe things on 😄

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ChilliPaprikaGarlic · 12/03/2026 18:46

Ah, I’m glad I’m not alone! These responses have made me laugh. Thank you everyone!

@ferntwist he’s 4 months. Very true about learning to focus. I hadn’t thought about his eyes working overtime.

And yes, I do kind of want to post a picture of his extreme disapproval because it’s so funny and bizarre but I also don’t think that’s quite fair on him, poor little chap. Babies are hilarious 😂

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TheWonderhorse · 12/03/2026 18:44

Oh I miss disapproval. Those were the days.

Now it's cringing shame, hostility or disgust. Teens are a fucking delight.

(I think sometimes they do like me, but that doesn't fit with their 'vibe')

TakeTheCuntingQuichePatricia · 12/03/2026 18:43

Have you been letting him watch the news @ChilliPaprikaGarlic ? Maybe he disapproves of you forcing him to exist when the world is going to hell in a handcart

MrsChristmasHasResigned · 12/03/2026 18:40

If you want to start a set I have a very judgy dog and cat I can send around.

HeadyLamarr · 12/03/2026 18:37

CurlewKate · 12/03/2026 18:25

You keep telling yourself that!😂

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It's true! They do a really slow blink.

I thought he was scowling but my best friend's bloke, who is a vet, said "Aw, he's kissing you. You're his favourite."

And I was all "no, he hates me, he's always doing this slow eye narrowing thing when he sees me."

And they both laughed at me for being clueless.

JLou08 · 12/03/2026 18:35

The post is being taken lightly, was it meant as a joke OP?
If it's not meant as a joke, have you considered PND?

NoArmaniNoPunani · 12/03/2026 18:35

My daughter used to raise her eyebrow and give me a WTF face

Callmebubblesdarlingeverybodydoes · 12/03/2026 18:33

My 4 year old has resting bitch face, gets it from me. My 7 year old literally rolls his eyes at me 1000 times a day.

A disapproving stare from a baby would make a nice change.

hazelnutvanillalatte · 12/03/2026 18:33

Relevant

Balloonhearts · 12/03/2026 18:32

My nephew had a very good shocked face at about 2 weeks old. He spent the first 3 months looking absolutely appalled.

Overtheatlantic · 12/03/2026 18:31

I love this 😆

WhatSharonSaidNext · 12/03/2026 18:31

I used to say my niece hated me. She always looked at me with complete disdain. If she fell over and I went to steady her she’d push me away from her 😂

FreshInks · 12/03/2026 18:29

I can’t tell if this is serious or meant to be a joke?

Weeelokthen · 12/03/2026 18:28

Get used to it, lady 😂

ConflictofInterest · 12/03/2026 18:26

Oh yes, my eldest DD was like this. It was my mother in law's face in baby form, and very very disappointed in me.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 12/03/2026 18:25

I suggest you never get a cat 🤣