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there’s studies that say that that contact naps can create a more secure attachment, we’re only just stopping contact napping and my LG is nearly 8 months old, ignore her
My response would be - What exactly do you think is unhealthy about it? Poor baby is getting some extra cuddles with Mum whilst she sleeps, your going to spoilt her 🙄🫠 My LO naps mostly I his Moses during the day but I always try to have one contact nap because honestly, I want to hold and cuddle my baby. It’s good for us mums too to get that oxytocin so actually is far from unhealthy 😂
You will never regret the time spent contact napping !! Let the haters hate and tell your MIL to bore off and put some energy in supporting you and not putting you down.
Contact napping is good for you and your baby. You can never spoil a child with love.
Ignore, ignore, ignore!
Could just say, ‘well this is my style of parenting, every mother is different’ shrug it off. Hopefully will shut her down, unless you wanted to have a discussion about it. When go with Leigh response, ‘ what is unhealthy about it?’ I love contacting napping/co sleeping with my lo, 5months old. He’ll be older one day and won’t want to, so enjoy the moment. Just keep doing what you think is best for your baby!
God I’d be tempted to be do rude!! If I were you, I’d ask my other half to mention to her how you don’t appreciate her judging your parenting. Or you could say “I can’t imagine I’ll ever regret any cuddles with my baby.” Pr direct her to the myriad of research that proves contact naps boost attachment! My 3yo exclusively contact napped (except for car and pram naps on the go) until she was about 1. Absolutely nothing wrong with it as long as it fits in with your life and you’re happy!
My son is 4 and will still contact nap if he is really tired or poorly. Contact naps are my favourite thing, they remind me to be present and not worry or faff about anything else except my baby in my arms xx
It's a natural thing for your baby to want to be close to you and you to them whilst they are so little. It certainly isn't unhealthy, you are forming a secure bond with your baby! Babies are designed to be held! Soak up every contact nap you can because they grow out of it and you will miss it so much!
💯 support this for you and your LO. What does your partner say about it when you discuss it with them? Perhaps the next time she brings it up, mention how you’ve really struggled mentally with the transition to being a mother and finding opportunities to bond with your LO and these afternoon naps have really helped you on both fronts. And also, it’s none of her f’ing business how you care for your child, the decisions you make and the opinions she has about them for you and your family. You’re doing great!
My Velcro baby grew into a very independent toddler, and I high five myself for savoring every contact nap with her while I could. Trust your instincts Mama, hold that little bundle of joy 🫶🏻
just ignore and change the subject