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Bad idea, Motrin

I used a baby sling with Pete. I liked having him close, and it was nice to be able to use my arms. I stopped using it, though, because it made my back hurt. According to a recent ad from Motrin, I should have popped a few pills and powered on through.

I’m betting a few someones in Motrin’s marketing department are looking for new jobs today. While I don’t think it’s a particularly good ad, I didn’t really find it offensive. Other moms, though? They were furious. So much so that Motrin pulled the ad.

I think they were trying to be snarky and hip. But really, if there’s a group of people you shouldn’t be snarky toward? It’s women with young children. Because they’re tired, and their hormones are out of control. Or maybe that’s just me.

What do you think?

Friday links! Weight & how to gain it, the singles scene and a free photo book

  • I’m sharing Amanda’s reaction to losing One Measly Pound with you just for the last paragraph. (Technically, I guess it’s the penultimate paragraph. But I think you’ll figure out which one I’m talking about.)
  • While we’re on the subject of losing weight, there are Chicken Pot Pie and chocolate toffee cookies happening at the Smitten Kitchen this week, and they’re making me want to fall of the wagon.
  • After reading Tammy’s What I’d Like For You To Know guest post at Rocks in My Dryer, I wanted to go out and hug all of my single friends. So single friends? Consider this a virtual hug.
  • Simple Mom has a promotional code for a free photo book that she’s like to share with you. I hadn’t heard of Inkubook before, but I’ll happily try it out for free and it won’t work with my Mac.
  • Would you like to buy a monkey? I would.