Dealing with family members saying I hold baby too much!?

[electraheart]

My dd is 8 weeks old and I've discovered that nothing on earth makes me happier than having lots and lots of cuddles! However, certain family members are constantly telling me that I hold her too much. I personally don't understand how you can hold a baby too much- you see women all around the world that have their babies strapped to them until they can walk and I far as I know those children aren't suffering any maladjustment.

I don't know how to react when they say this to me, as I feel like I should justify my actions and I know I should be made to feel that way. Another issue I'm having in addition to this is that I'm 18 years old and this is my first child- so its very difficult to come across as level-headed and calm when any counter arguments I make are brushed off as me being an 'obtuse teenager who thinks she knows everything'.

If anyone can relate in any way your input would be much appreciated!

[pointythings]

You can't cuddle them too much. If they're overstimulated and want to be left alone, believe me they will let you know.

And comments are nothing to do with age - you get them no matter what. I had a fab one from a friend who was very pg at the time as I was feeding my 3-month-old DD2: "You're not still demand feeing, are you?"
To which I replied: "No, I just like to air my boobs out regularly."

But then I'm sometimes bitchy not very nice.