Unsolicited advice

By far i think this is the hardest thing to overcome as a mother. Every Jane, Lisa and Vivan. (names only to replace tom dick and harry) wants to tell you how to raise your child...

• you feed him too much
• you aren't feeding him enough
• co sleeping is best for him
• co sleeping is the worst for him
• he needs more formula at one time
• you need to give him less formula at a time.
• he needs to be int he fresh air more
• you cant have him in this wind
• sunshine is good for him
• you have to shade him from the sunshine

the list goes on and on. now i am not talking about family (they have some exception to this but at times they make you want to scream but since its family, you deal)

I am talking about random people on the street. or even people you have dealings with oh say once a month or less, I know how to be a mom, most people i know have said i have already raised one great Kid. why do people who i know i have already done this feel the need to tell me again all this same crap that made me think i was a "bad Mom" the last time????

• TV is bad for them (one week later)
  
• don't forget to let him watch the Christmas movies!
• don't hand your baby over to just anyone
  
• you cant just hold him yourself hes got to get used to other people

I think its high time people start letting moms of young children use their own judgement. there's lots of "baby raising manuals" out there, you want to give someone sound advice? buy a book for them. i cant say they will read it, but at least its going to be for a professional.

ABOVE ALL if a young mother asks you for advice, surely give it to her, but if she hasn't KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!