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Original poster

To not help my son look after his baby?

231 replies

SPsYoniTheOneAndOnly · 23/04/2013 10:33

This is my first AIBU thread so go easy.

He has a baby and I refuse to help him out. He decided to have this baby so all responsibility is his in my eyes.

The baby is currently naked with only a hat on and he feeds her every 10 minutes but she drinks the whole bottle! All she does is cry and laugh.

He has asked me to look after her but I wont. He seems to think this isn't fair and shouts 'oh why?' The mother isn't on the scene either and the baby has only been with him a couple of months.

She is currently wrapped up in a car mat as he thinks this is an acceptable bed. Should I intervene now or leave baby where she is?

My son is young but he wanted the baby so I think he should look after her. He has named her Baby which I'm not sure goes down well on MN.

So AIBU or should I help out a little?

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SirBoobAlot · 23/04/2013 11:15

Some of these replies are bloody hilarious.

This morning DS informed me that his baby has "tongue time" and I need to phone the "lady who likes tongues" soon.

Can you tell he's been helping me at the peer support group? Might have to pass on to the specialist that she is known as the ''lady who likes tongues''.

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SPsYoniTheOneAndOnly · 23/04/2013 11:15

Extra I know I should do better but he wanted the baby. Grin Trail and error

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AmberLeaf · 23/04/2013 11:16

Are people reading the whole thread?

Amazed anyone could take this as anything other than a joke if they are.

SolomanDaisy · 23/04/2013 11:17

My DS insists on bathing with his baby, but he just lets his head slip under water all the time. He's currently stuffed behind a sofa cushion.

LottieLaBouff · 23/04/2013 11:17

Just leave him to it, he got himself in that situation. My DD is quite a young mum at 13 months. She shoves her baby on the potty all the time though he's not ready yet cause he pees everywhere. He's a bit constipated too, he's always got a straining look on his face. I think it's because she's always shoving bread in his mouth. He's called juice, but its pronounced 'jooooose' It's foreign apparently. She's currently dragging him around by the arm and poking him in the eyes. Ah well, he's her baby, she'll learn soon.

SirBoobAlot · 23/04/2013 11:18

And SP I love that your DS is still using the car mat whilst she is swaddled in it Grin

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SPsYoniTheOneAndOnly · 23/04/2013 11:18

He did kidnap it from my mums house from his Aunt. He had my mums help in the kidnapping too.

Baby is now face down on the floor laughing. Hes stood near her with his hands on his hips sighing

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xigris · 23/04/2013 11:18

This is a tricky situation Yoni. I think you need to tread very carefully as this is, as you say, his baby. I wonder if it would be worth getting a copy of a certain baby book for him? Grin

Lucyellensmum95 · 23/04/2013 11:18

and for gods sake don't get him a guinea pig!

SolomanDaisy · 23/04/2013 11:19

Has anyone seen the youtube advert for the Spanish doll that poos? You mix it up some sort of feed and it poos it out. DS keeps showing me the advert. Yum.

Tee2072 · 23/04/2013 11:19

I am greatly enjoying those who think this is a real baby.

Okay, if Dr Raj can't help, might be time to call the Octonauts. They know everything!*

*According to my nearly 4 year old.

Lucyellensmum95 · 23/04/2013 11:20

I believed it until she said about the car mat, then i was like, WTAF!!! will anyone not think of the children!!

ryanboy · 23/04/2013 11:20

My DS hung his baby up on the washing line naked and he and his friends took turns at hitting her with a stick.She never complained though-just kept smiling!!

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SPsYoniTheOneAndOnly · 23/04/2013 11:20

Xigris It might come in handy Grin

Its what happens when you kidnap a baby. I know its drip feeding but that's the main reason I refuse to help. I dont agree in kidnap and my mum knew what she was doing when she helped him

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Lucyellensmum95 · 23/04/2013 11:21

You need to be recording this - to humiliate him when he brings his first GF home to put her off making a real one

spiderlight · 23/04/2013 11:21

The car mat swaddling thing is worrying me. Does the baby look like a Gregg's sausage roll or a naice sausage roll? Because if it's the former, then I think it's definitely a case for SS.

McKayz · 23/04/2013 11:22

Will no one think of the baby? Grin

Can't believe people thought it was real.

MrsCosmopilite · 23/04/2013 11:22

DD's baby is dressed in pink and called 'David'. He gets trodden on regularly, picked up by his head, and squashed to make him cry.

MansView · 23/04/2013 11:23

a car mat..? are you for real...?

at least get a cardboard box to make it a bit more comfy - maybe a few t-towels too

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SPsYoniTheOneAndOnly · 23/04/2013 11:23

Spider Its not very neat. Its on my profile. If you feel SS is necessary let me know.

Hes trying to get her to eat a chocolate biscuit. I dont know her age so not sure if she needs weaning yet.

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SirBoobAlot · 23/04/2013 11:25

Tee, the fucking Octonauts can fix everything in this house too, apparently.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 23/04/2013 11:25

My 5 month old is currently chewing on a monkeys tail while shouting very loudly at it.

Animal cruelty, child neglect! The youth of today are nothing more than hoodlums!

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SPsYoniTheOneAndOnly · 23/04/2013 11:26

Wanna and you are allowing that?! RSPCA need phoning you neglectful monkey hater

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Tee2072 · 23/04/2013 11:27

SirBoob my son is constantly sounding the OctoAlert and doing the roll call. It's really really annoying!

happyyonisleepyyoni · 23/04/2013 11:27

Well my DS breastfed his baby, so ner.