We’ve all been curious about certain things, but this dad took it to a whole new level! With a 13-month-old baby girl and a doctor’s recommendation to start using other means for her nutrition, he couldn’t resist the temptation to taste the baby formula. Little did he know, his wife would be less than amused by his curiosity. ♀️
Curiosity Strikes

Baby Formula Time

Temptation Takes Over

The Taste Test

Wife’s Reaction

Not Impressed ♀️

“Taking Food from Our Daughter’s Mouth”

In-Laws Weigh In

Mother-in-Law’s Take ♀️

Wife Still Unhappy

The Great Formula Debate ♂️
So, there you have it! A curious dad tasted his baby’s formula, gagged at the taste, and his wife was not impressed. Despite her mother’s reassurance that it’s normal to be curious, the wife still thinks he’s in the wrong. What do you think? Was it just harmless curiosity or should he have left the formula alone? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Many parents have tasted breast milk and formula out of curiosity ♀️ ♂️. NTA OP.
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NTA dad tries baby formula, MIL approves, commenters share experiences.

Dad suspected wife was just looking for something to be mad about

Curiosity killed the cat, but not this dad

Dad tastes baby formula, wife overreacts. NTA.

Dad defends tasting baby formula, wife’s extreme response questioned

Curiosity is healthy, but not always safe

Curious dad tries baby formula, wife overreacts. Gross or harmless?

NTA. Wife’s unusual behavior may indicate underlying issues. Have a chat

In-laws win over the internet with their sense of humor

Why is she so upset? Tasting baby formula seems harmless.
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Trying baby formula: NTA, but it’s nasty. Switch to whole milk now to save money


Support for dad’s parenting, wife criticized as uptight

Dad tastes baby’s formula, gets approval from commenter.


Parent defends dad tasting baby’s formula, calls wife ‘weird’

Dad tastes baby formula, wife gets upset. Commenters side with dad.

Not the a-hole. Short and sweet judgement.

NTA dad tastes baby formula, wife fumes

Curiosity killed the cat, but not the dad

Parenting confession: Have you ever tasted baby formula?

Commenter questions wife’s behavior, suggests underlying issues.

Dad defends tasting baby formula, calls wife dramatic

Expectant father wants to taste breast milk, wife declines

First-time parents confess to tasting baby formula and food

Dad tastes baby formula, wife overreacts

Why not taste what your baby eats every day?
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Parenting humor: Dad tastes baby formula, wife not amused

Childhood curiosity or just plain weird?

Parents defend tasting baby formula and breastmilk, NTA

Mom finds dad tasting baby formula hilarious

Dad tries baby formula, earns wife’s wrath

NTA for dad tasting baby’s formula, but mom not happy

Sharing parenting duties and trying baby formula is normal

Interesting cultural insight on extended breastfeeding practices

Breast milk vs formula debate: husband tries both, wife upset

Sharing is caring! Dad’s not an a**hole for tasting formula.

Parent tastes baby formula, sparks debate over safety

Curiosity didn’t kill the cat, but it angered the wife ♂️

Dad gets praise for tasting baby formula, earns fatherhood points

Parenting advice sparks debate: When to stop formula and bottles?

Taste-testing your child’s food is important for all parents!

Dad tries wife’s breast milk, surprisingly tasty. NTA.

Commenter finds situation amusing and absolves dad of blame

Commenter calls out OP for making up Friends reference

Dad tastes baby formula, wife gets mad. Commenters side with dad.

Parenting debates: YTA for judging dad’s formula taste test

Curiosity killed the cat, but not this dad.
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Parents try baby formula, agree it’s disgusting due to allergies

Dad tries baby formula, not the a-hole, but wife angry
