reassurance please

[MummyNaomi]

You know what? I still cuddle my 3.5yo DS to sleep much to some people's chagrin

I get told by the same judgemental people what a gentle caring soul he is - go figure!!

I was laying with DD today as she was a bit unwell and thinking I don't get to do it enough

Like Rivlas I can't stand to hear babies (or toddlers) cry. I'll be a bit devo the day DS no longer wants me to cuddle him to sleep

[~TT40~]

thankyou girls.
I know its stupid. and 99.9% of the time I feel great about it and love it. I dont know why all of a sudden all the comments are getting to me... But thankyou for your reassuring words. they are all so true.

[KitFaerie]

If you want facts, then tell people you are helping her to regulate her emotional systems. Touch increases oxytocin and all those excellent chemicals, and the more she gets the more likely she is to be able to regulate herself as she gets older. You're not spoiling her (I always got told that one!) you are teaching her. Pfft to gentle parenting, this is science baby!