Being a new parent can be exhausting, especially when it comes to nighttime feedings and diaper changes. But what happens when one parent refuses to do their fair share? In this case, a new dad is arguing that since his partner is breastfeeding, he shouldn’t have to do any nighttime diaper changes. She’s offered to split them, but his partner insists that she should do them all. Will Reddit say he’s the a**hole for not wanting to help out more?
Sleep-deprived mom struggles to handle all-night diaper duty alone

Dad argues against changing diapers at night, offers half contribution.

Sleep-deprived dad refuses to change diapers at night.

New dad refuses to change newborn’s diapers at night.

Is he a**hole? Reddit weighs in

New dad refuses to change newborn’s diapers at night
Being a new parent is hard, and it’s easy to get into arguments over who should do what. A new dad has refused to change his newborn’s diapers at night, arguing that since his partner is already awake to nurse, she should do the diaper changes too. The partner thinks it’s only fair that he does all the nighttime diaper changes since she’s breastfeeding day and night. This has caused tension in their relationship, and they’ve turned to Reddit to ask for advice. In this article, we’ll explore both sides of the argument and the comments and reactions from Reddit users. Stay tuned to find out who Reddit thinks is the a**hole in this situation.
New dad refusing to change diapers at night gets called out for being a selfish partner and not sharing responsibilities.

New dad refuses to help with newborn’s diapers and sleep, gets called out by commenters.
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New dad refuses to change diapers at night: Commenters call out his lack of responsibility and empathy. YTA.

New dad faces criticism for refusing to change newborn at night.

New dad refuses to change newborn’s diapers at night. YTA, help your wife.

New mom did 100% of being pregnant, giving birth, lactating. YTA.

New dad on parental leave refuses to change diapers at night. YTA.

New dad refuses to change diapers at night. YTA according to commenters.

Dad’s refusal to change diapers at night sparks YTA judgement ⚖️

New dad refusing to change diapers at night gets slammed

New dad refuses to change diapers, called out for sexist behavior

New dad refuses to change diapers at night, called out for selfishness.

New dad faces criticism for refusing to change diapers at night

Step up, dad! Changing diapers is part of fatherhood.

New dad needs a reality check on sleep and parenting

New dad’s refusal to change diapers at night makes him YTA ♂️

New dad refuses to change diapers at night. YTA needs to step up and support his partner.

New dad gets called out for refusing to change diapers

Step up, dad! Pitch in with the late night diaper duty.

New dad refuses to change diapers at night. YTA.

New dad refuses to change newborn’s diapers at night: YTA. Help out

New dad refuses to change diapers – commenters call him out

Step up, dad! Changing diapers is part of parenthood.
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Be a team player! Help your exhausted wife at night

New dad refusing to change diapers at night: YTA, step up!

New dad refuses to help exhausted nursing mom at night. YTA.

New dad gets called out for not changing newborn’s diapers

Lazy dad refuses to help with newborn at night

Step up and be a parent! It’s your kid too, YTA.
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Step up and change those diapers, dad!

Parenting requires responsibility. Don’t be a petty AH.

Sharing parenting responsibilities is crucial for a healthy relationship

Parenting requires teamwork. Don’t be a lazy a**.

New dad shirks diaper duty, gets called out.

Lazy dad won’t change baby at night. YTA ♂️

New dad gets called out for refusing to change diapers

New dad refusing to change diapers at night? YTA for sure

New dad on parental leave refuses to change diapers at night
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New dad refuses to change diapers at night. Commenter calls out YTA.

New dad gets roasted for refusing to change diapers

YTA dad refuses to change newborn’s diapers at night

New dad refuses to change diapers at night, called YTA.
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Expectant mother calls out new dad for refusing night duty

New dad faces backlash for refusing to change diapers at night

New dad receives backlash for refusing to change diapers

New dad refusing to change diapers at night – YTA and shame

Red flag alert New dad refuses to change diapers at night

Commenter thinks dad is the a**hole for not changing diapers
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New dad criticized for not wanting to care for newborn at night

New dad refuses to change diapers at night. Commenters call him out.
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Dad on parental leave refuses to change diapers at night
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Commenter calls out dad’s behavior with a blunt YTA response
