• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Pregnancy Logo 2018

Pregnancy Magazine

Pregnancy and infancy news, tips, and reviews

“Great
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • Buyer’s Guide
  • mom

5 things new moms do that their non-mom friends hate

by Pregnancy Editors 1 Comment

As a first time mother, every coo your little one makes is sure to send a flutter of warmth and love surging through your heart. And while this is totally natural – and in fact, inescapable – the hard truth is that while your baby may have you and your partner utterly enraptured, he or she may not be as exciting to your single friends who may not have children.

So how can you tell if you’re starting to morph from a hip, cool and still completely interesting adult who just happens to have a baby to a full-blown obsessive when it comes to all things that go goo-goo ga-ga? Below are five signs you’re veering into annoying territory with your non-mom friends.

Giving too much information

One of the most common faux pas that first-time parents make when it comes to their babies is oversharing tidbits about their little ones that no one wants to know about.

For example, gabbing to your buds about the consistency of your baby’s poop or your child’s burping habits is not a substitute for a good conversation with friends. However, this can also vary depending on the company, so try to be considerate about what kind of details you divulge, and to whom you’re speaking.

Read more: 11 funny ways to know you may be expecting a baby 

Making your Facebook all about your baby

You know the couples who get together and immediately begin to plaster images of themselves all over each other’s Facebook accounts, along with revealing status updates about their relationship and their feelings for each other?

If it annoyed you to witness this, just imagine what having a baby can do for your friends if you take this approach. While it’s perfectly acceptable to post the occasional image of your child if you’re comfortable with it, try to be considerate of the fact that not all people want to know intimate details about your family life. No matter whether you just had the baby or you’re in your first trimester, thoughtfulness is key to keeping your friends from feeling overwhelmed.

Putting your baby on the phone

Looking for a way to annoy your single gal pals to no end? If so, putting your baby on the phone is the easiest way to do it, especially if he or she isn’t speaking yet. Unless you’re talking to a relative who specially requests it, avoid this move at all costs.

Forgetting all boundaries

When you have your first child, it’s natural that the transition from free and unfettered adulthood to serious parental obligations will be a little rocky to start. That being said, you should be mindful of certain boundaries between your loved ones and your family. Don’t ask friends to smell your baby, check his or her diaper or answer questions about your breast milk, as this could really make them feel uneasy.

Judging friends for not having babies

Of all the annoying or frustrating things you could do to irritate your single friends, perhaps the most unforgivable is prying into the reasons why a friend may not have children. From passing judgment on a loved one’s status as a woman without kids to acting superior because you have a little one, this kind of behavior can alienate friends and make someone feel inadequate.

While all of the other things you could do may be passing annoyances more than anything else, this kind of hurtful attitude has the potential to negatively impact your friendships in serious ways.

Read more: 7 amazing facts about newborn babies

Filed Under: Pregnancy Lifestyle Tagged With: Pregnancy Lifestyle

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Carolyn says

    at

    Just to be clear – there’s a whole lot more than 5 things that new moms do that irritate their non mom friends.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Peaceful Discipline by Sarah Moore

More to See

parent coaching

Parent Coaching: 3 Ways to Create a More Joyful Home

By Sarah Moore

The perfect workout for pregnant women (sponsored)

By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

how to be a good mother

How to Be a Good Mother: 5 Ways To Raise Children with Love & Respect

By Sarah Moore

Aligned Parents webinar

By Paul Banas

Footer

Copyright 2023 Pregnancy Magazine Group

Emails powered by Wishpond: PregnancyWishpond

Dedicated WordPress hosting: PregnancyFlywheel

WordPress Theme: PregnancyTheme

This website provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for an examination by your healthcare provider. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use.

 

Recent

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Gentle Parenting: 5 Ways to Lead with Love
  • How to Be a Good Mother: 5 Ways To Raise Children with Love & Respect
  • Best Parenting Books: 28 Books That Will Change Your Life for the Better
  • Aligned Parents webinar
  • How to make sure your home is ready for the new addition to your family

Search

© Copyright 2023 Pregnancy Magazine Group · All Rights Reserved

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT