NoahandEmilysMama

I know another Ranty post! I've just got feelings flowing. Before Noah was born, I seemed to drift around in life. Not really following rules or authority. I just didn't like to be told what to do. Now I have Noah- Guidelines rule me. Medicines from a certain age, Different food from a certain age. What milestones my baby hits at what age and his weight guidelines are like the TV show 'The biggest Loser' but gainer.. Every time the health visitor comes around, I sit nervously at the scale with Noah, Hoping and praying he's gained enough weight- so that she won't have a go at me! Where has the time gone, where guess work was acceptable and the motto 'Your baby is happy.. That means its healthy'. Now it's all You must do this and you mustn't have this?! Guidelines are everywhere: *To be stored out of reach of children *Food from 4+ Months *Under 6 months only *No cot bumpers *No ready made bottles * Rear face for 2+ Years...

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.. But should it really be said? I read a post on this subject a few weeks back, and it really hit home. When you have a child, everyone feels the need to input their opinion and their life experiences. My friends, My family and  even people I don't even know. It's getting to the point, I would happily bitch slap anyone who voices their own opinion about how to raise my child. My child.. Noah. I have been with him 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I know my child, inside and out. His likes and dislikes. His favourite food, teddy and position he is most comfy in. But it doesn't stop people reacting and telling me it should be done a different way.  People in the street, who don't even know Noah or me or my family- Feels its right to tell me i am doing something wrong or it should be done another way. Here are a few examples: *Letting Noah sleep on his belly! People complain and insist it's going to kill h...