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DH having a go at me for dressing DD in babygros

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TopBoi · 19/09/2019 20:00

DD is 8 months old. Some days I take her out in babygros (nice ones and they're clean) especially days if I think it's a bit cooler as she always pulls her socks off and I think all in one suits are cosier for her.

I sent him a picture of us in the park today and she is in an all in one suit. He said to me "why is she in her pyjamas? Were you really struggling today?" It's really irritated me. I've told him all the reasons I've said here but he says it's the same as me leaving the house in my pyjamas. He's implying I can't dress her properly. AIBU?

OP posts:
Smelborp · 19/09/2019 20:09

He’s ridiculous and rude. “Were you struggling today” is so patronising.

riotlady · 19/09/2019 20:09

Yanbu, they’re totally normal and practical!

Stayawayfromitsmouth · 19/09/2019 20:10

Well babies are usually sleeping more often than not so Pyjamas are appropriate.

MsPavlichenko · 19/09/2019 20:10

When I had my DC baby grows we're mostly what babies wore. Plain at night but fancier if I wanted to dress them up. Easy and comfy to sleep in which they do a lot of. I wouldn't want to sleep in jeans etc. He is BU.

pinkyredrose · 19/09/2019 20:10

So what does he dress her in?

tillytrotter1 · 19/09/2019 20:10

Rather a babygro than the mini-me clothes that so many babies wear these days.

FairyDust92 · 19/09/2019 20:11

Their not baby's for long enough so tell him
To sod off and enjoy it

Polly99 · 19/09/2019 20:11

I think babies look really uncomfortable in proper clothes.
My DD2 had a velour babygro that she wore in the daytime until she was around 1. It was so warm and soft that I used to wish I could get one for me...

HVnamechange · 19/09/2019 20:11

Nope, he's wrong. They aren't pyjamas, they're baby clothes? I LOVE a baby in a baby grow, I almost cringe when I see them in stiff pants and jackets and stuff!
Tell him to get over himself it's not a fashion show, she's 8 months old.

Maybe at 12 months or so she can start wearing more leggings and comfy tops and things.

00Sassy · 19/09/2019 20:11

Oooh, tell him I said ‘were you really struggling today?’ sounds so patronising!

MrsMaow · 19/09/2019 20:12

Babies look extra cute in babygros. He’s being ridiculous. Ask him who apart from him he thinks will care what your baby is wearing, and why you should be bothered about their opinion anyway.

SquishySquirmy · 19/09/2019 20:12

He is being ridiculous.
Babygrows are comfy, practical, and perfect for those who are too young to run around. ....It's almost as though they were invented for babies!

Ponoka7 · 19/09/2019 20:12

As long as they fit well and don't hamper her learning to walk, they're ok.

She's getting a bit old to go out in them.

Original poster
TopBoi · 19/09/2019 20:12

He's now searched the thread and he's reading this so you can all tell him directly.

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Parker231 · 19/09/2019 20:13

Mine wore babygros exclusively until they were about nine months old. I liked them dressed as babies and babygros were so comfy for them.

HVnamechange · 19/09/2019 20:14

Hey Mr Top Boi, stop being ridiculous! And stop being patronising! She isn't struggling, she's fine! And so are babygrows on 8 month olds!

Parker231 · 19/09/2019 20:15

@Ponoka7 - why are they getting to old to go out in them?

Booksandwine80 · 19/09/2019 20:15

YANBU

There is nothing cuter than a baby in a babygrow!

I was sad when my DD outgrew them-i miss that little “babygrow bum”Grin

KM99 · 19/09/2019 20:15

Show him this....

en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/babygro#English

Nowhere does it mention sleeping let alone exclusively for sleeping.

GreenTulips · 19/09/2019 20:15

Stop being an arse to your wife!

Nobody cares what your baby wears

SpotlessMind · 19/09/2019 20:15

YANBU about wearing babygros, however I also don’t think he’s implying you can’t dress your daughter properly, he’s demonstrating that he thinks differently about what is nightwear and what is daywear. I remember asking my husband why he’d taken our son out in a PJ top - he thought it was a regular top and said it didn’t matter (which it didn’t).

His comment asking if you were struggling today may have been kind or may have been passive aggressive, only you can know that. I’d just drop it.

bellinisurge · 19/09/2019 20:15

Her next trip to the park can be entirely on his watch. He can wash and dress her and take her out to the park. And take her home and sort out nappy etc.

Isaididont · 19/09/2019 20:16

Babies look adorable in babygros. They’re not pyjamas. They’re baby-wear!

BumbleBee1212 · 19/09/2019 20:16

DD was an early crawler, very wriggly and a nightmare when having her nappy changed so I had to give up on them by 5/6 months but if it’s still the easier option then go for it. He’s being an idiot.

I think outfits for babies are an epic waste of time. I say that as someone who went out and bought lots of frilly dresses in size 0-3, 3-6 months. I laugh when I think how ridiculous that was!

hammeringinmyhead · 19/09/2019 20:17

My DS spent all summer in rompers (basically babygrows with short sleeves and no feet). He is one in November!

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