The great Lollipop debate

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February 02, 2012

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The great Lollipop debate

Really, I can’t make this stuff up! Last night, my husband, in his infinite wisdom, gave our daughter a huge LOLLIPOP (turned out to be a tootsie pop) as we were putting her to sleep! In her CRIB!!!! To say I was upset is an understatement. At first I tried to take it back, but really, taking candy from a baby is just cruel, so I let it go. Until said tot was asleep and I had the hubby to myself!

His excuse: Well, I bought it a long time ago and was saving it for her. What’s the big deal? She never gets those so I thought she’d like it.

My Reply: What the **** are you thinking? Her teeth are going to rot. It’s going to get stuck in her hair! It’s going to get all over her sheets and her! What the ****?!?!?!

Hubby: You need to relax. Think more positive.

Please feel free to chime in on who is right here!

Tags: celia toddler parenting motherhood

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electradaddy said: You. But, of course, to your daughter, your husband will look like the hero.
mydearlittleones said: Lollipop, yes! Right before bed, absolutely NOT!
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sadiesmom said: Um, you were right. All the way!
babbleliciousness said: One lollipop is not going to rot her teeth. A kid is allowed a treat every now and then. But, you are certainly right when it comes to giving it to her at bedtime. What was he thinking?
sunsaturatedsidethoughts said: You’re right.
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babybirdistheword said: YOU YOU YOU!!!
eastpath said: OMG WHAT???? No candy for a baby IN BED!!! Candy in the afternoon at latest. Geeze!!!!
rockstarwife said: I would have flipped out! Rotting teeth, choking, and hot sticky mess all come to mind!
pamilya said: ummmm..before bed? totally bad call.
falllingforward said: That is bad timing, but it’s not the end of the world. Roll with it. (but you are right) We save small lollipops (that fit in their mouths better) for long stroller and car rides!
myivflife said: You all the way!
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icanthelphowcooliam said: she could’ve choked!
dover said: An occasional lollypop is fine, but definitely not in the crib at bed time!
thekidhasarrived said: Lollipops…well, if someone else gave my kid one, I wouldn’t be thrilled (seems like not a great idea for a toddler), but I’d let it slide and go with some supervised eating. But right before bed? The mess/choking potential is too high!
swayinganyway said: Um. I am way with you on this. I probably would have lost it.
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jillz-anne said: I’m on your side on this one!
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jessamama said: Uhm, not right before bed! I’d MAYBE do it on a Saturday…when I could brush her teeth then send her on a playmate with my mom.
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head0verheels said: I think you’re right overall, but I might say freaking out is a tad over the top? Maybe just addressing your concerns and asking your husband not to do that at bedtime again would be better. You can’t change what happened
kourtlynjane said: Taking your side on this one.
go-mo-go said: Might have gone a little more mad at hubs than you did!!!
shaba said: I’m on your side.
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Hello. I'm Gillian. I live in San Francisco with my wonderful husband Alex, our adorable baby Celia Rose, and our goofy labrador Lucy. I'm a gemologist, so I grade diamonds and jewelry for a living. And this blog is about my favorite things: my city, babies, and diamonds. You can email me at gillian@unfed.biz

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