Mom groups can be wonderful. Their members share in-the-field experiences and valuable insights, and don't mind having entire conversations with newbies on how to get a fussy baby back to sleep or how to potty train a toddler.
But the good stuff is often surrounded by the bad. Every now and then, there's a post judging vaccines or a comment suggesting Ethanol as a boy's name. In fact, such content is so frequent, it even gave rise to a subreddit making fun of it.
It's called '[Stuff] Mom Groups Say' and vigilant Bored Panda readers may remember it from our earlier article but here's part 2 for those who can't get enough of it. That includes us!
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Talya Stone, a former editor-in-chief turned parenting blogger and the woman behind Motherhood: The Real Deal and 40 Now What told Bored Panda that online mom groups are definitely hit or miss. "A lot of them can be a hotbed for toxicity and riling each other up," she said.
"I think with all social media platforms and forums it's about taking everything with a pinch of salt and not getting sucked in too deep. Some, however, can be great for advice when you have a specific query."
Stone suggests treating mom groups like buying a house: "Go and visit the neighbourhood (group) and get a sense of if you like it. Evaluate if you honestly like the energy and vibe, see what kind of conversations are happening there and if you like it — great! If not, move on to the next neighbourhood and find one you feel more comfortable with."
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At the end of the day, Stone believes that nothing can replace a face-to-face connection and that goes for moms too. "The pandemic has made this really difficult but now is the time to start rebuilding," she said.
"Strike up a conversation at the school gate, park, or coffee shop. We have become so scared of real-life interactions but we need to move on and start forming those connections again — online things can quickly become very distorted."
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Vicki Broadbent, a writer, director, broadcaster, and founder of the parenting blog Honest Mum, told Bored Panda that "mom groups, be it Whatsapp groups with the nursery/schools moms or via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can provide critical support for parents."
"I remember the support, friendship, and camaraderie I garnered from Twitter when I had my first child, Oliver, and how that allowed me to connect with like-minded parents easily and usually during unsociable hours when I was nursing in the night too. It was amazing."
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She also reminded that sometimes we simply aren't able to get together in person. "The pandemic has highlighted how important online support can be for parents where face-to-face access has been limited. You can find all sorts of parenting groups on Facebook for all kinds of needs (from breastfeeding groups to fitness, those with specific medical conditions, and more) so I'd recommend searching there, and joining some, feeling your way through different ones in a bid to find your tribe!" Broadbent said, adding that you can also check out some apps whose job is to connect you to nearby parents in your area for online and real-life meet-ups that can be of huge help as well.
"There's no need to feel alone," the mom said.
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Now What
Why not? I put cereal in my kids' bottles kept them fuller for longer. They slept through the night. Let me be clear, by saying baby cereal not like fruit loops.
Because it rots their teeth. Regardless of what it is.
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Lots of people do it, but every expert recommends against it. Cereal in bottle is very outdated advice.
I'm preeeeeety sure when these people say cereal they mean the baby flakes (that look like boxed mashed potatoes) not Lucky Charms. That said, you shouldn't be using cereals in your babies milk "to help them sleep longer" because cereals are a filler/empty calories, they don't provide the nutrients that milk provides for brain development and growth. Cereals are for when the baby is learning to eat solids.
In most cases doctors advise against it BUT in some cases it is ok. My daughter had to start having a little cereal added at four months because of stomach issues and this was under a doctors care.
Yea I did not mean for that to happen. And I personally love the personal attacks on me and my kids. Whom are exceptionally healthy and never "over fed" they never were over weight or anything. My grandmother actually recommended it (old wives tale thing) I checked with the pediatrician and he gave the green light and I bought the special bottle for it as well. Everything was fine. I understand each child is different but mine were just fine.
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Very soggy cereal or watery oatmeal is great for a baby getting ready for solid food. There's literally bottles for this exact thing. Thought this was normal...
This WAS normal. It has been very much discouraged in recent years. Cereal is largely empty calories that replaces the more nutrient dense Formula or breastmilk.
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I don't think this belongs here. In spite the fact that there are many reasons for not putting cereal in a baby bottle (too young child, sugary cereal bad for teeth...), there are also legitimate reasons to do so. We don't know her and her specific situation. Maybe she does so on pediatrician orders, to prevent reflux or whatever and she's just sick of people telling her she's not a good mother for doing what a doctor is telling her to do.
My daughter did at 4 months as doctors said she was hungry, feed her
For any one who doesn’t know, it’s referring to rice cereal, not like lucky charms. The rice cereal is in delicate flakes that almost completely dissolve, it just thickens the formula a little. My son was about 2 months old and eating SO MUCH that the doctor recommended rice cereal to keep him full through the night, and it works. And yes, you add it to the bottle because they can’t use a spoon yet! (You can make it as thick or as thin as you need. Porridge like)
I did. All three of my kiddos starting at about 4 months on the recommendation from their pediatrician.
The main reason I know for putting cereal in bottles is with a baby that has reflux. The thought is it's thicker and heavier and less likely to come back up.
How old is the child? are they old enough to have solids? is it cereal suited for infants?
My daughter was 4 months old and drinking 2 large cans of formula a day. Doc said too much liquids use cereal
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sugar, if sitting overnight, will rot teeth. I have heard (at baby sibiling's doctor appointments) that milk is not even recommended for a bedtime snack. I'm not saying you're using sugary cereal, just something to know :)
I always did. I didn't put them to bed with it, though. I agree with AzKhaleesi. They stayed fuller longer and slept through the night.
It's convenient to have baby sleep at night but it is so unhealthy for the shor time baby doesn't sleep thru night.
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If your baby is having cereal then they should be old enough to start eating more solid foods, The problem with cereal in bottles is that it sometimes clogs the hole, nothing more, nothing less. Bubs doesn't have a problem other than he or she is a growing baby.
When cereal is added to bottle, it makes the baby's appetite larger leading to childhood obesity. Obese children are at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure
This is nothing but fatphobia. I really hope you haven't bred.
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You know what? This debate has been as changeable as the wind for decades. When I was in my 20's and friends were having their babies, they started saying no solid food for a year. Then when I had mine, at 40, it was no solid food for 6 months. Then throw in, don't feed this, or don't feed that, for whatever period was popular at the time. My pediatrician advised that I give mine cereal in their bottle around 6 months, and within a month told me to start feeding it to them. Mine were small and thin because they were twins, and it took nearly a year for them to catch up. The bottom line is ask your pediatrician. And if you're concerned, ask questions.
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Coming from someone who had all her babies C-Sections kindly go f**k yourself! Had I went through this ages ago we would've died. I can't stand people that say that.
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I hope the baby will inherit its look from its father and not intelligence from you.
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Mmmmmm... Placenta
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They should be high key shamey. Smoke anything or do recreational drugs during pregnancy, you deserve all the pain that can bring. The baby doesn't though, so sort your life out. So sick of stoners.
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One INCH Crack caused by Facemask? was she wearing iron helmet and did facepalm?
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‘ A little trauma never hurt anyone ‘ *Claps* well done ma’am, you have made it to the top 3 dumbest people.
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Kid Slept Wrong On A Toy Or Sheet Crease, Poster And Way Too Many Commenters Attribute The Mark And Poor Sleep To Demons Or Something Supernatural. What?!
Certainly. Put the poor wee mite up for adoption and then shoot yourself.
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In Response To The Question “Is Hand Sanitizer Safe During Pregnancy?”
Reminds me of the olden times when people thought we get sick if you wash your hands, because the water will damage your skin and bacteria can get in. But this was like 150yrs ago! Stupidity never dies!
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It's Almost As If Someone With Training Should Be Helping These Women Give Birth...
What? I had the cord wrapped around my neck three times and doctors thought I‘d be a stillbirth. What exactly would it protect?
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Wow. Going the 'God' route, he gave (supposedly) humans the brains to think of solutions, yet they want him to magically do all the work. That's not even faith, that's just laziness (or Sloth for those keeping count of the deadly sins).
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Go back to your cave, useless moron! As if it wasn't a good idea for mankind to get rid of spices, chants and praying for healing and start to make REAL medicines! 🤦♂️
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HIV? Cellulitis? Oregano Oil!
Use the antibiotics, FFS! How can people be this dumb when the health of own children is as stake?
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More than one Pediatrician recommended using a few drops of breast milk to treat my newborns eye infection. It worked well too. The science behind it is that the probiotics in the milk help clear up bacterial infection - the same probiotics that create his stomach flora and help build his immunity. Not everything unconventional or non-Allopathic is hocus-pocus you know.
I Truly Wish She Was Joking
Without a doubt someone who had the covid vaccine touched him and now he's in the process of growing an extra eye there. (joking, obviously)
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And THAT'S WHY we can't get rid of this f*cking virus! TTHANKS A LOT! THANKS FOR NOTHING!!!
Bet She Put Nuggets In The Oven After Posting This....
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I was home schooled until I was 8 (no school where we lived). Didn't even have a library. But I had a mother with a brain. Which is probably why I had a reading age of 16. And not behind in anything else. My mother is a legend.
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And not ONE which will prevent it's owner from being bullied in school and in later life...
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Brain & soul both ache after reading this nonsense. A better argument for reversible sterilization until after passing a mental competency test I've rarely found. Just... wow.
I couldn’t make it all the way through. To think that people like this exist is enough for me to wish that natural selection would hurry the f*ck up..
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You have this cute baby animal post that melts your heart and then you get this post that melts your brain! Thanks BP for the mixed feelings!
I read the baby animal post before this one. I really should have read it after. I need something to wash my brain out.
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I can't fathom how some of this is even legal. Where does the line for child abuse begin? Intent can't be it. I know it's a slippery slope, but these moms are starting their kids off at a severe disadvantage.
Many of the threads on this list fall into the: "I'll bullshit /lie or make something up / Go against the norm" in order to post it to social media, to gain responses, both positive and negative in order to feel relevant, validated or special! Or some people are unbelievably stupid!
Dayum I'm facepalming so hard through this I think my neighbors called the cops. How, in the name of everything holy, are these people still alive, nevermind procreating?
Am I the only one that had to stop reading these at a point? I honestly have never encountered anyone this stupid in my life. Although, that's probably a good thing, but certainly cut down on some entertainment.
Just want to put this out there, (good) chiropractors are actually real doctors. They’re just not hospital doctors. If they have the education, then they are actually doctors. Chiropractors are kind of like physical therapists, only instead of recovering form an injury they help with everyday muscle and joint pain. Like if you have a sore back from sitting wrong, going to a good chiropractor is actually very helpful. What they can’t help with is things like broken bones, infections, any major injuries. Turned your hip wrong from a fall and now it’s sore, yes. Broke your hip from a fall, no. Good chiropractors are NOT pseudoscience. I don’t know about the ones mentioned in this thread, but chiropractics is a real, valid medical field. Well, maybe subfield, but still.
Kid gets contraception at puberty. Stays on it until they a)find a committed partner who b) wants a baby with them. Only after they c) both take and pass a course on pregnancy and parenting do they d)get a license that allows removal of contraception and they can have a kid. In a better world than this one.
Brain & soul both ache after reading this nonsense. A better argument for reversible sterilization until after passing a mental competency test I've rarely found. Just... wow.
I couldn’t make it all the way through. To think that people like this exist is enough for me to wish that natural selection would hurry the f*ck up..
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I read the baby animal post before this one. I really should have read it after. I need something to wash my brain out.
Load More Replies... I can't fathom how some of this is even legal. Where does the line for child abuse begin? Intent can't be it. I know it's a slippery slope, but these moms are starting their kids off at a severe disadvantage.
Many of the threads on this list fall into the: "I'll bullshit /lie or make something up / Go against the norm" in order to post it to social media, to gain responses, both positive and negative in order to feel relevant, validated or special! Or some people are unbelievably stupid!
Dayum I'm facepalming so hard through this I think my neighbors called the cops. How, in the name of everything holy, are these people still alive, nevermind procreating?
Am I the only one that had to stop reading these at a point? I honestly have never encountered anyone this stupid in my life. Although, that's probably a good thing, but certainly cut down on some entertainment.
Just want to put this out there, (good) chiropractors are actually real doctors. They’re just not hospital doctors. If they have the education, then they are actually doctors. Chiropractors are kind of like physical therapists, only instead of recovering form an injury they help with everyday muscle and joint pain. Like if you have a sore back from sitting wrong, going to a good chiropractor is actually very helpful. What they can’t help with is things like broken bones, infections, any major injuries. Turned your hip wrong from a fall and now it’s sore, yes. Broke your hip from a fall, no. Good chiropractors are NOT pseudoscience. I don’t know about the ones mentioned in this thread, but chiropractics is a real, valid medical field. Well, maybe subfield, but still.
Kid gets contraception at puberty. Stays on it until they a)find a committed partner who b) wants a baby with them. Only after they c) both take and pass a course on pregnancy and parenting do they d)get a license that allows removal of contraception and they can have a kid. In a better world than this one.
