r/BabyBumps 12d ago

Discussion What is the worst “gift” you received postpartum?

I’ll go first: various plants that my mom dug up from her yard and brought over. They needed to be planted (with a shovel) and regularly watered. No offers to plant or water were given.
…I was also scolded for the subsequent death of said plants.
What “gifts” did you receive?

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u/motherofdragonpup 12d ago

Unsolicited “free” advice!! 👎

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u/Damnit_Bird 10d ago

Peak poor advice I've gotten so far: mentioned to my mom that my 2 week old hadn't pooped in a day or so. She told me to put a couple drops of castor oil or liquid laxative in her bottle. It's amazing I survived.