Born after 1985, these women are beautiful and confident. They can pull off the fresh, natural look of a forest girl or rock the edgy style of punk. And of course, after becoming moms, they can transform into stylish, trendy mothers. With their playful charm, they're determined to raise adorable little cuties—whether boys or girls.But parenting isn't just about cuteness or coolness. When these trendy moms take charge, they often find themselves in awkward situations, creating a collection of unreliable parenting stories worthy of a book. Today, we've compiled six of the most unreliable parenting habits commonly seen among post-85 moms. New moms, take note!
Bad Habit #1: Sleeping Through the Night
Post-85s prioritize sleep as their top daily ritual. With demanding jobs and active social lives, they often sleep straight through until morning. Asking these new moms to wake up for nighttime feedings? Pure fantasy.But this isn't good for the baby. Pediatricians recommend waking infants every four hours for feeding. Many post-85 moms struggle to follow this—even with alarms set, deep sleep often drowns out the sound. Sometimes, when the baby cries at night, both parents sleep through it.
So they come up with a trick: "I'll feed the baby extra before bed, then I won't have to feed as much at night." Bad idea! Being a mom means being diligent—no more sleeping in!
Bad Parenting Habit #2: Putting on New Clothes Straight Out of the Box
Many moms born in the 85s generation chose economically practical partners, but their shopping habits are anything but economical. When buying clothes for their babies, they chase trends, snapping up anything cute they see. Then, without even washing them, they can't wait to put the clothes on their little ones. Dear moms, whether the clothes are expensive or cheap, they must be washed before putting them on your child.
In a way, new clothes aren't as good as gently used ones. Old clothes are softer and more comfortable, and frequent washing removes harmful chemicals like formaldehyde. Putting unwashed new clothes on your baby can easily cause skin allergies.
Bad Parenting Habit #3: Taking Your Baby Shopping
After becoming a mom, how can you manage shopping trips without neglecting your child? The answer is a stroller. With a baby stroller as your helper, taking your little one out becomes a breeze, and shopping trips are no longer a hassle. But is this really a good idea?
Not necessarily. The height of a stroller coincides with the area where car exhaust is emitted. Pushing your baby along the road increases their chances of inhaling harmful gases. What about shopping malls? Surely they're free of exhaust fumes? However, malls and large supermarkets are crowded, noisy places teeming with bacteria. Babies have weaker immune systems, and being constantly exposed to such environments makes them susceptible to bacterial infections, leading to respiratory illnesses and other health issues.
Parenting Mistake #4: Late Nights Turn Babies into Night Owls
Many moms born after 1985 aren't used to going to bed early. Some lazy moms even synchronize their babies' schedules with their own: feeding later, putting them to sleep later. This gradually ingrains a habit of staying up late in the baby.
Late nights are detrimental to infants, impacting their physical development, emotional well-being, behavior, and cognitive abilities. Crucially, growth hormones in babies are most active between 10 PM and 2 AM. Delayed sleep disrupts this vital process, hindering their growth.A study indicates that children who stay up late tend to have attention deficits, struggle with cooperation, are harder to discipline, and are shorter than their peers.
Parenting Bad Habit #5: Baby Photo Obsession
Many women born after 1985 are selfie enthusiasts. After having a baby, they naturally want to include their little one in selfies to document every milestone.However, compared to adults, infants' lenses are relatively clear and cannot effectively filter light, making their eyes more vulnerable to damage from frequent photography. Their eye development is not yet complete, and they cannot withstand electronic flashes or intense light, which can cause severe impact on the retina. Even a flash at 1/500 second can easily cause retinal damage.
Parenting Pitfall #6: Diaper Dependency
Post-85 moms may rely solely on diapers to avoid the hassle of nighttime diaper changes. Undeniably, diapers simplify baby care.However, potty training helps develop a baby's bladder storage capacity and timely contraction of the sphincter muscles, preventing issues like inability to hold urine or persistent bedwetting after age 2-3. This learning process also benefits cognitive and psychological development. These skills cannot be cultivated solely through diapers.