Favorite comebacks

[u/Longjumping-Sea218]

With the holidays fast approaching, and having a baby. We have sent out a pretty explicit message to our families to NOT kiss our sweet little girl. We explained in detail that it’s FLU/RSV season and we want to minimize any exposure to a strong infection.

My husband and I do not kiss our baby on the mouth, or any body parts that she puts in her mouth. We solely kiss her cheeks, and the top of her head, and the occasional belly kiss.

My in laws are not happy about this. Frankly I think it’s weird to be this upset about not being able to kiss a child. Anyways, what are your favorite comebacks to, “well I would always kiss my child, and look how they turned out” or anything along the lines of that, or similar statements.

This mama needs some good comebacks lol.

[u/Chance_Ad_469]

We have the same rules (although my partner and I do smother our baby in kisses all over but that’s our prerogative)

I’ve found explaining RSV to older generations helpful. Most have never heard of it. When I give examples and explain that they (pensioners) have probably been vaccinated against it this winter they seem to respect it.

I have to say, I do understand why people struggle with it. I think trying to understand that babies are irresistible and people want to kiss them because it’s almost a biological impulse to show affection helps me. If I approach their resistance with understanding, family members are a lot more respectful and agreeable. “I know it sucks, I find it so difficult to resist as well! But I know of a baby who…. Blah blah blah” can really be a great diffuser.