Ahhh yes. As if I'd cut Riv's hair! Mmmm, so scrummy and celebrity-child-like. Tell you what I get:

Blonde hair! Who does he get that off?
- I had an affair.

Cloth nappies...blah blah blah (I don't really listen).
- Sometimes disposables explode.

It's irresponsible not to immunise your children.
- Jesus wasn't immunised.

I do try to reason with people as much as I can, an honest question deserves an honest answer. Although, sometimes to say 'yes, yes' in a soothing tone is the best way to deal with old biddies, they feel they've been heard, you get left alone, win win.

If someone was really having a go though, I suppose I'd just say 'we're really happy with the way we parent'. Or 'our parenting choices aren't up for debate today'. They're good blanket comments.

All the best, make sure you practice your lines of choice though, so they come naturally at the moment you need them, and you're not like 'umm ahh...your mum'. Or something. And don't doubt your parenting because of people who haven't won the right to be heard, stick with people who share the same philosophies for your discussions, so you know it's safe to share your concerns.