We all know that family drama can be intense, especially when it comes to our children. One mom is at her wit’s end with her mother-in-law’s constant obsession over her baby’s weight and eating habits. She’s now considering banning the grandma from being alone with her daughter, but is she going too far? Read on to find out how this family feud unfolds.
Mother-in-Law’s Unhealthy Obsession

Strange Food Tactics

Nasty Remarks and Food Policing

The ‘Little Pig’ Comment

Mealtime Surveillance ️♀️

Husband Confronts Mom

The Behavior Continues

A Picky Eater Niece ️

Shaming at the Dinner Table

Husband’s Hurt Feelings

Daughter Comes First

The Big Question ❓

Edit: Setting Boundaries

The Agreement

A United Front

Mom Fights for Her Daughter’s Happiness
After countless nasty remarks and overbearing behavior, this mom is ready to take a stand against her mother-in-law’s unhealthy obsession with her baby’s weight. With her husband’s support, they’ve agreed to set clear boundaries and ban food comments around their daughter. They’re determined to protect their little girl from the negative influence of her grandma, even if it means never leaving her alone with her. It’s a tough decision, but sometimes, a parent’s gotta do what a parent’s gotta do!
Mom-in-Law obsesses over baby’s weight, but NTA for setting boundaries

Disturbing bragging about starving baby sparks outrage and concern
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Protecting child from MIL’s weight obsession is crucial

Grandma’s twisted obsession with baby’s weight sparks family feud

NTA. MIL’s unhealthy relationship with food could harm daughter. Be firm.

Babies don’t need a bikini body, they need food

Protecting infant daughter from MIL’s unhealthy food obsession. NTA

Protecting baby from grandma’s toxic behavior. Spouse needs awareness.

MIL’s obsession with baby’s weight leads to dangerous decisions
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Protecting baby from food-stealing grandma, NTA wins family feud

Grandma’s cruel prank highlights MIL’s dangerous obsession with baby’s weight

Standing up to an overbearing MIL on baby’s health ♀️

Redditer sympathizes with OP and suggests helpful resources.

Weight-obsessed mom-in-law’s controlling behavior leads to family feud

Family in denial about MIL’s dangerous eating disorder

Protecting her daughter from her MIL’s food obsession and racism

Grandparents overfeeding and then complaining, but still loveable
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Protecting daughter from MIL’s harmful attitude towards weight. NTA

Protecting daughter from harmful MIL. NTA

Confronting a family member’s mental illness and obsession
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Commenter expresses concern for baby’s safety, NTA. Grandparents help.

Protect your daughter from MIL’s food obsession before it’s too late

Setting boundaries with in-laws over baby’s weight. NTA

Setting boundaries with in-laws about weight can be challenging

Babies need fat to develop properly. NTA for protecting daughter’s health.

Protect your baby from MIL’s obsession with weight. Get husband on board

NTA. Supportive mom defends child against harmful comments

Commenter expresses concern for baby’s welfare, urges action. Replies escalate.

Setting boundaries with in-laws over baby’s weight. NTA

Protect your daughter from MIL’s eating disorder obsession. NTA

Mother-in-law’s obsession with baby’s weight affects adult’s relationship with food. NTA

Concerns raised about husband’s relationship with food and daughter’s weight.

Suggesting books on healthy body image to handle MIL’s obsession

NTA shuts down MIL’s fat-shaming of a 10-month-old baby

Mom-in-Law’s dangerous obsession with baby weight sparks family feud

Redditors agree: MIL is abusive, husband needs spine

NTA commenter advises cutting contact with abusive mother-in-law.

Mother-in-law’s neglectful behavior towards baby’s weight sparks outrage.

Defending your child’s well-being against in-laws. NTA

MIL’s food obsession with baby crosses the line. NTA.

Protect your baby and boundaries from overbearing in-law

NTA. MIL starved newborn, keep her away from your family.

Commenter loves new phrase ‘adult fee fees’

Setting boundaries with MIL who wants baby to be vegan

New parent dealing with overbearing mother-in-law gets support

Prioritizing baby’s health over in-law’s obsession. NTA

Body-shaming a baby? Definitely NTA. Keep that toxicity away

Compromise suggested to deal with MIL’s obsession with baby’s weight

Protecting baby’s health > hurting DH’s feelings. #NTA

Defending baby’s right to eat, NTA stands up to MIL

Commenter calls out bad behavior with a NTA judgment

Setting boundaries with MIL’s food obsession to protect baby’s health

Documenting mother-in-law’s comments: a petty or practical solution?

Educate husband on danger of eating disorders caused by MIL’s behavior

Newborn not gaining weight for a month? Yikes

Protecting your baby from toxic comments: NTA

Pediatrician’s advice trumps mom-in-law’s obsession with baby’s weight

Protecting children from harmful body image obsessions

NTA for refusing to starve baby to appease sick MIL

Commenter outraged over infant’s weight sparks concern and agreement.

Body positivity wins over toxic obsession with weight

Heartbreaking testimony of the impact of body shaming on mental health

Setting boundaries with mother-in-law over baby’s weight.

Protecting your child from abusive in-laws

MIL’s untreated eating disorder projected onto children and grandchildren. NTA.

NTA shuts down mom-in-law’s weight obsession with savage burn

Commenter defends OP and calls out MIL’s abusive behavior.
