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Original poster

He's had rice crackers.

41 replies

SpawningSalmon · 21/02/2015 15:26

I left 8 month old DS with D(and I use that initial loosely)H from 12 until any time now, with instructions to give him lunch, which I left on the side and some formula from the carton (usually bf). Came home from watching the Peppa movie at 2:15 to find lunch still on the side and only 50mls taken (assume decanted) from the carton. DH had taken DS for a walk with his friend. I text him to let him know he had missed his lunch & milk and to let me know when they are in their way home and I would have his food and social services waiting. And received the reply that is the subject of this thread.
AIBU to LTB?

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dementedpixie · 21/02/2015 15:28

sound ok to me. He can always eat his lunch when he gets home

Original poster
SpawningSalmon · 21/02/2015 15:29

He hasn't eaten since breakfast!

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 21/02/2015 15:30

I think you're over reacting.

bumbleymummy · 21/02/2015 15:30

Did you feed him just before you left? 3 1/2 hours between feeds really isn't that long for an 8 month old. Mine would have been screaming blue murder if they were actually hungry.

WorraLiberty · 21/02/2015 15:31

You didn't need to justify the carton of milk by adding in brackets that you usually bf.

Did he give a reason why he fed the baby rice crackers and if it's a one off, does it really matter?

I assume he would cry if hungry?

dementedpixie · 21/02/2015 15:32

I am sure he would have given a sign of hunger by crying/moaning. If he was happy enough with the rice crackers to tide him over then he will come back and eat the lunch with gusto. It is not the end of the world to eat a bit later than usual.

PartyFops · 21/02/2015 15:32

8 month olds are very good at letting you know they are hungry.

I think, it's not ideal, but think that you are over reacting.

Pastamancer · 21/02/2015 15:33

Sounds fine to me, they let you know if they are hungry.

fredfredgeorgejnr · 21/02/2015 15:34

Is your complaint that he's feeding your DS rice crackers? Okay they're crappy adult diet food and not very good for a baby but it's hardly neglect unless it's the only food he gets.

Sirzy · 21/02/2015 15:35

Unless he is screaming in hunger then I cant see an issue

Humansatnav · 21/02/2015 15:36

Yes, you are massively overreacting.

Seekingtheanswers · 21/02/2015 15:36

Over-reaction OP, sorry. I assume that you usually follow a very rigid routine?

Your DH is a parent too. I'm sure he will see it it that your baby doesn't starve. :)

Charlotte3333 · 21/02/2015 15:37

DH here gave YS naan bread dipped in takeaway curry when he was 9 months old when I left them alone one evening. I learned to stop asking what he'd fed him while I was out because YS always survived the trauma.

SolomanDaisy · 21/02/2015 15:38

Plenty of 8 month olds don't eat lunch, they're just starting out with food! And if he is usually fb he may just want a tiny bit of formula to keep him going until you get back. If he wants more he will be punishing your DH by making it very, very clear. I wouldn't have SS on speed dial just yet.

getdownshep · 21/02/2015 15:39

My dh forgot to give our dd anything to drink all day once,he fed her though.
I came home and the poor girl was pointing to her mouth,parched.
She's 26 now and taller than me, she survived but dh is still reminded what an idiot he wasSmile
I'm sure your little boy will be ok.

dottytablecloth · 21/02/2015 15:40

I keep reading to to work out what the problem is!

I think you are being over dramatic!

Original poster
SpawningSalmon · 21/02/2015 15:40

Oh God! No problem with either formula or rice crackers! Aside from the crackers not being a particularly filling or nutritious lunch.
Serves me right for trying to put a lighthearted post in AIBU!

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WorraLiberty · 21/02/2015 15:40

What does 'YS' mean?

sooperdooper · 21/02/2015 15:41

I'm sure if he's hungry your DH will know about it, doesn't sound like the end of the world to me

TheFairyCaravan · 21/02/2015 15:42

Surely he'd be screaming blue murder if he was hungry? Confused

I think you are over reacting, too.

slightlyconfused85 · 21/02/2015 15:44

Over reacting. Your dh is not starving him on a regular basis! And if DS was hungry he would have made it very clear, he can just have a late lunch can't he? This is a long way from the end of the world.

sliceofsoup · 21/02/2015 15:44

I would have his food and social services waiting

Get a grip. If I was your DH I would be pretty hurt and pissed off at that text.

dementedpixie · 21/02/2015 15:46

YS - maybe Young Son?

Pointlessfan · 21/02/2015 15:48

We've been out all day and 11 month old DD has only just had lunch, she was fine. Your baby will be fine too.

GoringBit · 21/02/2015 15:51

Rice crackers are the devils beer mats.