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[quote=Anonymous]ILs:  "Are you using formula yet?"
You:  "No."

ILs:  "You burp her so hard!"
You:  "Mmmmm."

You:  "Time to breastfeed/change diaper/have some quiet time.  Thanks for occupying her.  I will take her back now."  (As you say this, you lean over and take the baby back)

Do not ask your ILs.  Tell them.  My MIL wanted to have my 3 month old spend the weekend at her house.  Here is how that conversation went.

MIL:  I can't wait to have her spend the weekend with me.  Maybe in a few weeks?
Me:  Like when she is 3 months old?
MIL:  Yes!
Me:  No.
MIL:  Why not?  I will take really good care of her.
Me:  Because I said no and I am her mother so I am in charge.

As for the boiling a binky every time it hits the ground.  Well.  You will be the one to grow out of that.  Unless they are dropping it in the middle of a subway car, a rinse should do just fine.  If there is anything to give in on, that would be it.

In terms of them exhorting you to take care of your own child, I would just laugh that off.  My sister had a baby a few years ago.  I think she does everything wrong.  She and I have done nothing alike in terms of raising our children.  Both kids are fine.

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