Parenting Debate: "Chill Mom" Shares Controversial Tips for Raising Low-Maintenance Babies

“Chill Mom” Aubrey Matthesius, a popular online personality known for her “low maintenance mom” philosophy, recently shared three unconventional tips for raising adaptable babies, sparking a lively debate among parents.In a video uploaded on May 9, 2025, Matthesius advised against registering for bottle warmers and wipe warmers. “You're going to have to take that bottle warmer with you everywhere,” she stated, arguing that babies should be trained from day one to accept room temperature items to prevent future complications when outside the home. She questioned, “What happens when you're at the playground and the baby takes a dump and you gotta pull out your cold wipes?”Her third and most “controversial” tip, according to Matthesius, is to introduce both bottle feeding and nursing from the first day. She explained that this approach was a “lifesaver” for her, allowing her husband to feed the baby and providing her with flexibility. “So many women are stuck at home all day because of their nursing schedule,” she noted, highlighting the benefit of shared feeding responsibilities.Matthesius clarified that she doesn't intend to offend anyone and acknowledges that “every baby is different,” but encourages parents to “try these things and if they work, great.” The video has garnered significant attention, with over 2.7 million views and thousands of comments, indicating a strong public interest in her parenting philosophy.

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