23 Terrible Things No One Should Ever Say To A New Parent (5 of 5)

“You look tired and exhausted”

A baby wakes up every two hours every single day on an average. Considering this fact, it is not at all surprising that new parents look exhausted because they actually are feeling exhausted. And if you were only trying to tell them about how even you got little sleep last night, do keep this study in mind: According to a study published in Sleep journal in the year 2015, interrupted sleep is far worse for a person’s physical and mental health than short sleep. So, think twice before you toss that statement into the conversation.

“Don’t worry, you’ll get rid of that weight”

No one likes to hear negative things about their bodies – especially when they are quite vulnerable emotionally after having a newborn. It is common sense that no one just goes back to their pre-baby body immediately, and no one should really say such things to a new mother.

Maybe they will find a way to get fit and look the way they used to. Or, maybe they won’t. In any case, how their body looks shouldn’t be discussed at all.

“Your baby cries a lot!”

Any average newborn cries a lot – and in most cases, it seems the wailing just doesn’t stop at all, even when they are held, fed, and snuggled. And while you were just trying to point out a fact, it will feel like a criticism to most parents. According to experts, it is honestly out of everyone’s control, but for new parents, it might feel like a misguided statement.