I’m in the middle. Some exposure to germs is good, but I don’t want it to be too gross. Rocks in the mouth is a no for me, I don’t want him cutting his mouth. From there it’s an infection risk. The sun exposure is horrible though. Especially in Australia, skin cancer capital of the world. Slip slop slap seek slide is something we should all do. Its selfish to put your beliefs before bubs safety

I wonder where this child is now and how its diet is.

Chewing on a rock doesn’t sound ideal for little teeth

I don’t care that she lets her kid eat rocks and sand. However, her constant mum shaming and judgment is awful.

I am some what in the middle. When kids little they are explores. Some times its hard to keep away every dirt they expose.

My daughter chipped a front tooth chewing on a rock as a baby fast forward 6 to 7 years and her front tooth was dead and had to be removed. I kept rocks out of my next 2 kids mouths. Fair enough “building your kids immune system” but this is a bit far they’d end up getting weirder sicknesses than most babies. I wonder if he has been wormed

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 25 May 2021 , 7:40 am

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  Rocks are definitely not the best for the teeth !

Very parent as an individual parenting style, I dont think a little but if dirt here and there would hurt

Each parent has their own parenting style. And every other parent in the world needs to respect that, and keep their opinions to themselves.
Personally, I would never do that on the same level as that parent, but occasionally I think it’s ok to go by the 5 second rule (depending on how clean or dirty the floor is).
I don’t agree with ‘parent shaming’, but what the people that are doing that need to realise is, that baby is happy and healthy!!!

I don’t see any harm in the child eating a bit of dirt or chewing on a rock. I think it is actually helping her immune system. I think the more we sterilize things the less resistance we are able to build up against germs. I don’t think my mother ever put sunscreen on us as children either.

I’m quite chilled with my baby, but I’m very strong on teaching her that only food or certain toys go in our mouths. I would prefer her get her bacteria incidentally rather than purposefully letting her put things with bacteria in her mouth.
This has to be a joke for sure.

I’m not over the top when it comes to dirt, germs, bacteria etc but I do feel like this is a bit much.
I also don’t agree with for wing vegan/vegetarian on children. They should be able to make that decision for themselves. But just my opinion

I was definitely not as easy going as this but i know some parents who would totally agree with this.

I wouldn’t do this for my children but everyone has their own ideas.

She’s young & wants to do her own thing.. Preaching all she does..on TikTok..?!!! Each to their own. I just wonder how she’ll handle things if her child became seriously ill.. Not my cup of tea..!

I was somewhere in the middle. But each to their own I guess.

A bit of dirt won’t hurt most kids, but that doesn’t mean actively shoving it in their mouth. I’d also be worried about injury if he’s chewing on rocks and sticks. Generally I’m live and let live, but I think there’s a real risk of harm here.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 05 May 2021 , 7:57 am

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  Yes, I agree. rocks can damage the teeth & sun exposure can cause skin cancers

Each to their own but this grosses me out.

Look I wouldn’t go crazy with worry over my kids putting rocks, etc in their mouth but I wouldn’t encourage it. A little is okay but consuming too much dirt could be harmful if it’s a regular thing. Also, no sunscreen? Is she crazy? Has she not heard of cancer?

I was an avid steriliser when my children were babies. Having said that, if they ate some dirt I didn’t panic. I find that children who aren’t allowed to get dirty and experiment with nature are the children who are constantly sick. Don’t judge, I’m sure he will end up with a fantastic immune system

My son loves to be outside, exploring and learning. The first thing he does is play in the dirt, with the watering can, with rocks, grass, and flowers. Everything goes in his mouth, because hes a TODDLER and that’s one of the many ways they learn, via textures. Of course in the beginning I was jumping up the moment something was in his mouth and stop him, but he would always go running back immediately. I figure, why stop him? Keep a watchful eye, make sure they’re still safe, but let them be a kid!! I’m sure most of you ate snails, ants, and grass like a lot of other people as children, it’s not fair to make this woman seem like a bad mother for giving her child a different way to play.