Gemma Atkinson snaps back at cruel mum-shamers who raise concern over new baby
03.10.2023 - 14:09
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson has slammed Instagram mum-shamers on social media after they raised concerns over how she was parenting her son, Thiago.
The actress shared an adorable snap of her newborn napping in a wicker basket lying on his front after introducing him to radio co-host Mike Toolan.
However, fans were quick to rush to comments as the snap sparked concern, reports OK!.
One wrote: "Please put him to sleep on his back to prevent SIDS xxx" and a second added: "Oh not sure about babies sleeping on their front, that could be quite dangerous."
"Since they introduced the advice to put babies to sleep on their back, the SIDS rate has dropped by 85 per cent," commented a third.
Gemma was quick to snap back at these commenters, writing: "He does sleep on his back. He naps on his front a few times throughout the day when I’m sat on the chair next to him.
"He’s also able to lift and move his head in both directions when on his front. Not my first rodeo with babies [smiling emoji]"
It's not the first time Gemma has fallen victim to online mum-shaming since welcoming her son, she previously faced judgment from others after revealing that she had stopped breastfeeding six weeks after Thiago's birth.
After receiving comments on the topic, Gemma explained the reason for her decision and hit out at those who judge mothers for choosing to bottle feed.
She wrote: "Asked this a lot too which I get . I personally only wanted to do 5wks BF. That's what I did with Mia so I set myself that target. I was fortunate enough to be able to express a lot so he ended up having about 6wks."
She continued: “My choice to stop was because it was exhausting on my own.
"My boobs & back were quite sore and knowing I had school coming up for Mia and knowing Gorka would