This is for a general discussion - not an attack on people beliefs or practice so that is clear!
Just a friendly discussion point to see how people feel


In our society today, in the increase of medical knowledge about conditions and preventative measures are we becoming too paranoid and over protective in our pregnancies and children?

For example...

Diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nursery equipment such as monitors, breathing mats, anti-roll pillows, special breathable mattresses
Rights and wrongs of discipline and the emotional effect on the baby
Bathing and body care of the baby - lotions, potions, wipes etc?

Are all these things (and please suggest others) driving us into paranoid parents?