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anakinfansince1983 · May 22, 2017

CT-867-5309 said: ↑

I don't care for the existence of babies, either, and this happened naturally as a result of my disinterest in them, so it could happen for you, too.

This happened with all four of my nieces:

In their first six months or so, Idk, when they cried like babies and needed to be held and all that crap, I never held them. I never really touched them, or went very near them. I was in the same room with them often enough, they could see me and get used to my existence, but I never held them.

One day, my oldest niece was crying and no one could get her to stop, they all got frustrated, so finally I tried holding her. She hushed up instantly. Just instant quiet, and went to sleep. From that point on, I was the emergency baby quieter. I wouldn't hold them very often, but when I did, instant quiet. Sobering.

Naturally, I repeated the same thing with my other three nieces, and it worked with them, too.

This won't do much for you, other than give you an endearing story to tell them, but it literally demands zero effort for at least a few months, so you get something for nothing.
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You probably smell good.

The only thing I had to do to be the cool aunt for two of my nephews is be willing to talk about Star Wars for more than five minutes.

I was a mother before I was an aunt, and I am also the one who gets sent over to "straighten those kids out/make sure everyone is included in the game/etc." during family get togethers so I may not be the best one to ask otherwise.

I Are The Internets · May 22, 2017

Have the baby register on here, and let them post whatever the hell they want.

tom · May 22, 2017

SuperWatto said: ↑

Don't give it too much thought. When they grow up they're going to give **** all about you
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SuperWatto said: ↑

I have this friend who keeps going on about her niece on Facebook. It's kinda sad, really. Flaunting other people's kids.
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man. i actually find your attitude itt to be the one that's kinda sad. you make it sound like you wouldn't care if your brother or sister had a kid, and like you give "**** all" about your aunts and uncles. i get that not everybody is very close to their families, but that's not necessarily the norm and no reason to **** all over someone else's excitement.

SuperWatto · May 22, 2017

Yeah, you're right, I'm sorry.
It was meant funny but I can see it doesn't come across that way.

tom · May 22, 2017

ah yeah, it didn't to me anyway. but no worries, lord knows i've had my share of jokes fall flat or be taken in the wrong tone.

I Are The Internets · May 22, 2017

Also, introduce the baby to the iconic kid-appropriate cinematic masterpieces Moonstruck, Matchstick Men, and Gone in 60 Seconds, so it will be imprinted on their mind who they're favorite celebrity will be.

And don't listen to Wocky's (probably) similar advice.

Diggy · May 22, 2017

tom said: ↑

ah yeah, it didn't to me anyway. but no worries, lord knows i've had my share of jokes fall flat or be taken in the wrong tone.
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What exactly is that supposed to mean?

Kiki-Gonn · May 22, 2017

Look at them and roll your eyes every single time their parents say anything.

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