it never bothered me. I knew when people said “Is she a good baby?” that they were asking if they fed and slept well. My eldest didnt….she was a nightmare.

People always ask this – it’s pretty standard

I’ve been asked worst questions people are just asking what they think people expect.

Yes I did but I understand that people are just making small talk really also.

Yes… but I was honest. After 2 weeks, my son screamed 24/7 and I was happy to share that with anyone!!

All babies are good, they are just babies after all. Silly question really.

That’s the norm for all parents – just gloss over like they would know very well how to do and get on with their life.

Congratulations to you both

It is probably one of the least intrusive questions and they were probably happy with a bland question.

I think it’s just people being polite and taking an interest in the new baby. I never got annoyed when people asked me, and personally don’t see the big deal. Just say ‘yes, so far she/he has been amazing’ or whatever and get over it.

Is there any such thing with babies? They ask for what they need by crying. It doesn’t make them good or bad.

That’s refreshing to hear. I was always tempted to day no a horrible baby

These questions don’t ask for an answer in my opinion.
Same way as the question “how are you doing” is asked When bei g served in the shop. A true and honest answer is often not expected.

I definitely agree with these questions its so silly to ask such questions and expect any other answer.

So many fantastic replies here. Not good having a baby screaming because he/she is in pain. For this reason I approve of dummies because the more they cry the more air they gasp in which causes more pain. You can gradually decrease the use of the dummy when you are ready.

Its the first question I was asked when my Daughter was born “Does she sleeps well? os she wakes you up all night” It was asked by my mother -in-law as she was in another country when my daughter was born, when I told her that she awakes at night frequently then my mother-in-law said to me dont let her sleep at day time, I was really annoyed with her suggestion because how I could stop a new born child from sleeping???

yeah it is a dumb question

Yeah. I thought it was a bit stupid when they asked her that.

My thoughts exactly! The media insist on harassing these poor people and all they get is stupid questions like this! He was 2 days old for heavens sake, no idea of what he’s like. Just leave them alone and adjust to being first time parents. Much love to you Harry, Meghan and Archie

They’re dumb questions, but I think some people just don’t know what to say.