A mum has been left baffled after her mother-in-law snapped at her for doing something with her own baby that every parent does - and people are fuming on her behalf Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Parenting styles can certainly divide opinion.
For new parents , navigating the early stages of child-rearing can be a minefield, especially when surrounded by more experienced parents eager to share their wisdom. While sometimes advice from those who've been there and done that can be invaluable, there are moments when unsolicited guidance is the last thing you need. One mum was left utterly perplexed when her mother-in-law lashed out at her for engaging in a universal parenting practice - simply holding her baby .
Incredibly, the grandmother was incensed that the mum wouldn't put her five-month-old daughter down "for once". The bewildered mum shared on Reddit how the clash happened after she had fed her daughter, who then suffered some reflux. She thought it prudent to help her daughter "work on sitting up" as she needed to stay upright regardless.
Placing her daughter atop an ottoman, she knelt before her, steadying the little one with her hands. This act of maternal support, however, seemed to provoke the ire of the grandmother, who insisted the baby should be placed on the carpet instead. The exasperated mum penned: "My mother-in-law kept looking like she wanted to sa.