When Parents Say Stupid Things.....

[Mike]

I would do as the others have said. Every morning when she has said this the night before, ask the question "was mommy nice to you last night" and then give a chin down side eye to Mommy. If mom replies "of course I was nice to my baby. I'm her mother." I would reply "Well we both know that mother's account for 2/ 3rds of death and life altering injuries to children. Daycare providers account for a fourth of one percent. So I HAVE to ask the baby after she has been in your care. I'm sure you understand. "

So true

[Jo123ABC]

I could see myself saying something along the lines of "That's a strange thing to say." And look at them expectantly to see what else they say.

[HappyOwl]

I hate when parents say dumb things like this too. It makes me want to say "then why do you bring your kid to me if you would even have that question??" Sheesh.

I recently had a baby dropped off who had already pooped. This had been a problem with this particular mom not checking her baby before drop off. As soon as I closed the door I smell it and realize that his poop got all over my sleeve of my shirt! UGH! So gross.

Took some time to clean it all up and for me to change my clothes. I text her and notified her of what happened and a reminder to be sure that he arrives clean with a fresh diaper every morning. Her response was "I'm so sorry my son wanted to poop on you! LOL"... grrrrr NOT funny. I had to make sure she realized that he had already pooped when she dropped him off. But why even say that?

[tenderhearts]

"Was Miss V nice to you today?" is a great open for you to say:

"Are you concerned about the quality of care your child is getting?"

Not in a defensive or aggressive way. Just a matter-of-fact, professional way that'll leave her scrambling for a response.

That's what I would say too