Things You Should Never Say To A New Mum

I have realised over the past few months that when you become a parent it seems that everyone thinks they can pass comment on you, your ability as a mum and your child. Fun fact: they can't say what they want. So here's a list of things you should never say to a new mum, some of which I've had said to me.

• Isn't he/she such a daddy's boy/girl
• You're making a rod for your own back
• Are you sure you should be doing that
• Don't hold him/her like that
• Can you stop him/her from crying
• Does she/he ever do anything other than cry
• God, you look knackered
• Your baby sleeps right through? That won't last
• Don't have another baby, it'll never be as easy as this one
• Oh are you not breast feeding
• I wouldn't breast feed if I were you it's hard work
• You'll never have time to yourself again
• Do you not think you need a day off
• You can't just leave your baby and have a day off when you want
• Make sure you make plenty of noise when he's sleeping so he gets used to noise
• Be quiet she's sleeping
• When my kids were babies..
• This is why I don't want kids
• When are you having another
• Don't worry about your weight you've just had a baby
• Do you not think you should start trying to lose your baby weight
• Do not give them anything other than milk before 6 months
• Start giving him baby rice when he's 2 weeks old, he's hungry

Please note if you've just had a baby, don't listen to anyone unless you trust their opinion. If you've not just had a baby, keep your opinions to yourself. Unless you're asked for advice, we don't want to hear it. Obviously if you've had a baby you'll have heard many more thinks that just make you want to shout "shut the fuck up", if so please let me know what they are, I'm intrigued.