Old-Fashioned Parenting Advice

1 "Put Some Rice Cereal in His Bottle — He'll Sleep Better"

"No! Because . . . " Once he's old enough for solids, he'll be able to eat them with a spoon. Putting solids in a bottle is confusing and can lead to overeating and a potentially overweight baby.

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2 "Don't you think he could use another layer?"

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"No! Because . . . " His forehead is already sweaty . . . and it's 40 degrees out, not 3.

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3 "Your crib needs a bumper!"

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"No! Because . . . " If the American Academy of Pediatrics says that they could be dangerous, you're listening to them, not Nana.

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4 "Don't you think he's thirsty? Put some water in that bottle!"

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"No! Because . . . " Both breast milk and formula will hydrate young babies adequately.

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5 "You know you don't have to run to that baby every time she cries — you're spoiling her!"

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"No! Because . . . " She needs to know you're there for her. And it's impossible to spoil a baby.

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6 "It's OK to strap them in without a car seat; we're just going around the corner."

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"No! Because . . . " Well, duh.

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7 "She'd sleep better on her stomach."

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"No! Because . . . " It's been identified as a SIDS risk, so why take the chance?

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8 "Maybe the kids would be better behaved if you weren't always at work."

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"No! Because . . . " You worked hard to get where you are in your career, and look at the awesome example you're setting for your children.

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9 "A drop of whiskey would help with her teething."

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"No! Because . . . " When CPS comes a-knocking, just send them grandma's way.

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10 "Breastfeeding is just a fad; don't feel like you have to do it."

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"No! Because . . . " It's been proven to do everything from improving a baby's immune system to encouraging their developmental skills, so if breastfeeding has become trendy, it's for great reason.

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