Father suggests wife switch to formula for equal bonding time with son

A new father is seeking advice on whether he was in the wrong for requesting equal bonding time with his infant son. The father claims that his wife is hogging all the bonding time by breastfeeding and not allowing him near her while she feeds the baby. He has suggested that she switch to formula so he can bond with the baby, but his wife refuses. The argument has escalated, with accusations of selfishness and ulterior motives. Reddit users are divided on who is in the wrong. Some suggest that the father is being unreasonable, while others argue that he has a right to bond with his child. What do you think? Read on for the full story and share your opinion in the comments.

Father seeks equal bonding time with son, suggests formula feeding

Father feels neglected during breastfeeding. Needs bonding time with son.

Father’s attempt at bonding with son during feedings backfires

Father suggests formula for equal bonding, but is it fair?

Father wants bonding time with son but mother refuses to switch.

Father pressures wife to switch to formula out of spite

Father argues for formula feeding, calls wife selfish.

Father suggests formula to bond with son. Fair or selfish?

Breastfeeding is a beautiful way for a mother to bond with her newborn, but what about the father? A concerned father is feeling left out of his son’s life due to his wife’s refusal to let him bond with their child while breastfeeding. He has even suggested she switch to formula to give him an equal chance to bond with their son. Is this a fair request or is he being selfish? While the father’s desire to bond with his son is understandable, the mother’s role in breastfeeding is also important for the child’s health and development. However, communication and compromise are key in any relationship, especially in parenting. The father may need to find other ways to bond with his son while respecting the mother’s decision to breastfeed. In the end, it’s important for both parents to work together to ensure their child’s well-being and happiness. What do you think? Share your thoughts and opinions below.

YTA for micromanaging breastfeeding and prioritizing your wants over their needs

YTA for disregarding your wife’s needs and prioritizing your own.

Stop being a nuisance and educate yourself on breastfeeding ‍♀️

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior, others express disbelief and sympathy

Father’s criticism during breastfeeding leads to YTA judgement.

Father’s controlling behavior towards wife’s feeding, YTA for suggesting formula.

YTA for prioritizing your ego over your son’s health and development ‍♂️

Commenter calls out OP for selfish and misogynistic behavior

Controlling husband suggests formula for equal bonding time with son

Father’s mom should stay out of his marriage. YTA

Overbearing father told to back off breastfeeding wife. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s immature behavior, hilarious mom-shaming ensues

Breastfeeding vs Formula debate sparks intense reactions. YTA receives backlash.

Father gets called out for suggesting wife switch to formula

Commenter strongly disagrees with father’s suggestion.

Father’s pushy behavior during breastfeeding- YTA.

Micromanaging breastfeeding? YTA needs to back off

Selfish father insists on controlling wife’s parenting choices.

Breastfeeding vs formula debate gets personal. YTA told off.

Commenter calls out father for hovering over wife, mother-in-law’s interference

Father criticized for suggesting formula to wife for bonding time

Commenter calls out father’s problematic behavior in breastfeeding situation.

Commenter thinks father is TA, divorce on the horizon

Breastfeeding benefits both baby and mother. YTA for interfering.

Father’s desire for equal bonding time turns into control issues.

Commenter calls out entitled father for suggesting formula over breastfeeding

Respect your wife’s decisions for equal bonding time with son ‍

Overbearing mother-in-law causes tension in breastfeeding relationship

Commenter calls out disrespectful father, avoids ban.

Father gets roasted for suggesting formula feeding over breastfeeding

Father suggests formula instead of breastfeeding, gets called out YTA.

Asking wife to switch to formula for bonding time? YTA indeed

Father thinks he has the final say on parenting decisions ‍♂️

Commenter shuts down father’s parenting suggestion with hilarious insult

Commenter calls out OP’s defensive attitude, labels them TA

Breastfeeding is tough. Formula not equal to breast milk. YTA.

Support breastfeeding moms, don’t control them.

Breastfeeding is not the only way to bond with your child

Supporting breastfeeding is crucial for the baby’s health. YTA.

Father wants wife to switch to formula for bonding time

Breastfeeding is best for babies and moms. YTA wanting formula.

Father suggests formula for bonding, wife needs support instead. YTA.

Father tries to control wife’s breastfeeding, gets called out YTA

Formula vs. Breastfeeding: The Battle Continues.