Reply to in-laws

[SazzyJ15]

I'm EBF my DD who is nearly six months old. All is going well and she is petite but following the same percentile line (was only 5lb 3oz when born).

Anyway, I keep receiving the same comment from my in-laws every time I feed her - "That's the thing with breastfeeding, you can't see how much they're getting". I'm sure they mean well but they've said this to me so many times and I don't think I can keep smiling and nodding in response any longer. Any idea of a polite response I can give them? I admit that my DD does feed frequently but she feeds on demand and I have no problem with that.

Thanks x

'Yes it is a bit different to bottle feeding, isn't it. I'm so glad I've been able to do this for her as there are so many benefits for her, and the health visitor is really pleased with her weight gain now bog off with the unhelpful comments m

The above comment is great.

Anyway, formula feeding is a relatively modern invention - what do they think babies have always had?

Well because she is my baby I know when she has had enough. . .

I'd say something very profound like 'hmmmm' then move the conversation on to something else as it's never going to be a fruitful discussion if that's their starting point.

There are loads of ways you can tell that an EBF baby is getting enough milk. Not least that she herself will know when she's full and will either come off the breast or fall asleep. I wouldn't even bother trying to be that polite tbh; I've reminded my in-laws on occasion that I don't give them unsolicited advice on how to go about their daily lives and I'd be grateful if they afforded me the same respect.

I'd just say that you don't need to know the exact amounts going in. You can see the output in nappies and see that your baby is gaining weight. What else is there to know?

Thanks for your replies everyone. Will see if any of them work and stop the unhelpful comment x