His Mother Called The Authorities Because She Thought Her Grandchild Was Being Mistreated

A new mother is annoyed that her mother-in-law called the police on her and her husband for doing tummy time with their young baby.

A mother-in-law called the police due to tummy time, claiming that her son and daughter-in-law are abusing their baby. However, the police found no evidence of abuse and instead found a happy, healthy baby in a clean and safe environment.

Mother-In-Law Has A Problem With Tummy Time

The mother and father were following their pediatrician’s advice to give their baby more tummy time to help with muscle strength and flat spots. However, the baby was not a fan of tummy time and would make uncomfortable noises. The mother-in-law took this as abuse, causing tension in the household.

The Mother-in-Law’s Actions

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The mother-in-law took matters into her own hands and snatched the baby during tummy time, claiming that the parents were committing violence against the baby. When the mother refused to let her take the baby again, the mother-in-law threatened to call the police.

The Police’s Response

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The police arrived and found no evidence of abuse. They instead found a clean and safe environment for the baby. The police also found the mother-in-law’s claims to be unfounded and even laughed at her accusations.

The Mother-in-Law’s Reaction

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The mother-in-law was angry and had no remorse for her actions. She believed that she did nothing wrong and was upset when she was kicked out of the house. The mother-in-law also believed that the baby was hers as well.

Their Future Relationship

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The mother and father are unsure of what will happen in the future with regards to the mother-in-law’s relationship with the baby. It may be the last time she sees her grandchild.

The Importance of Following Pediatrician’s Advice

This situation highlights the importance of following a pediatrician’s advice for a baby’s health and development. The parents were following their doctor’s advice for tummy time, but the mother-in-law did not agree with their parenting style.

The Emotional Toll

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The mother was in tears during the police visit, highlighting the emotional toll that this situation had on her.

The Importance of Boundaries

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The parents set boundaries with the mother-in-law by kicking her out of the house.

Possible Mental Health Issues

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Some commenters on the original post suggested that the mother-in-law may have mental health issues, which could explain her behavior. One commenter shared a personal experience with a paranoid family member who had similar delusions.

“Does she suffer from mental health problems? This sounds like something my grandmother might do because she is had mental health issues. She legit thought my niece was actually my daughter and that my sister kidnapped her from me when she was a baby.”

Protecting Yourself and Your Family

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Other commenters suggested getting a police report and notifying the pediatrician about the incident to protect themselves in case the mother-in-law tries to make false accusations or call CPS.

I would ask for a police report and definitely have the incident noted with your pediatrician as someone else suggested because with her being this unhinged, I would not put it past her to call CPS on you.

Dealing with the Aftermath

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Commenters also offered support and encouragement to the original poster, commending her for her strength and resilience in dealing with the situation. Some also shared their own experiences with similar situations.

“Props to you for being able to get into a car with that woman. This would absolutely make me go no contact. How are you feeling now? I hope you and LO are happier with this new arrangement. Side note: my little one grunts at tummy time too I imagine it as her working out and making noise like people do at the gym. Keep it up! You got this!”