Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there, including all the Bates mamas! For an early celebration yesterday, Josie and Kelton Balka put Willow in the baby carrier and hiked Mt. LeConte in nearby Gatlinburg.
Photo courtesy of josie_balka and
Willow Balka, Kelton Balka, Josie Balka
Photo courtesy of josie_balka and
A baby should be wearing a hat while hiking.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the difference between that and the wrap?
DeleteYep, her head is covered . . . check!
DeleteA regular hat, with a visor, to protect her eyes from sun damage.
DeleteI don't get the part about her eyes. A baby instinctively will close her eyes if the sun is too bright.
DeleteYour not going to get sun damage from the sun. That's just and old wise tail to get people talking.
DeleteMy dermatologist would be as shocked as I to hear that the sun does no damage. I was one of those girls who worshiped the sun when I was younger. I have had at least 6 precancerous growths removed because of damage from the sun.
Delete12:27- No, it is not an old wives’ tale. Excessive sun exposure damages skin and can lead to skin cancers.
DeleteDid it ever occur to anyone that maybe the baby carrier she had her daughter in had a sun shade? Goodness people!! So stinking judgemental....stop making assumptions when you don't know!
DeleteJust wanted to wish Kelly Jo, Whitney, Erin, Alyssa, Carlin, Josie, Tori all a happy Mother's day hope you all have a very special day with your family
ReplyDeleteHAPPY MOTHER'S Day TO ALL THE BATES
ReplyDeleteMarilyn,Joan and Marion
Such a sweet little family
ReplyDeleteI remember the days of strapping my baby in either a carrier or baby backpack and going on easy hikes. Now that I'm way older, I don't have the energy anymore.☹
ReplyDeleteWhat is the deal with the fabric thing on Willow's head? I don't see the need to dress your kid like that, especially since it is hot outside!
ReplyDeleteHaha, they can't win. She should be wearing a hat, she shouldn't be wearing anything on her head. How about we let the parents make their own decisions?
DeleteYou do realize that there was a cold front that brought cold weather to that region? Just because you don't like the head dress doesn't mean it wrong.
DeleteI was thinking the same thing. It looks so uncomfortable!
DeleteIf my child didn't have much hair, I certainly would put a wrap/hat/cap on his/her tender head to avoid sunburn.
DeleteThey're covering her head to protect from the sun.
DeleteBeautiful couple and adorable baby...so don't start hating on her hat. (Between the Duggar blog and Bates blog, I have never heard so many people hate on hats and bows!) Judgemental and rude words serve no good purpose except to hurt others.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Live and let live.
DeleteSweet picture & a lovely way to spend time together.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Day the Lord has made let us Rejoice and be glad in it,I was taught if you have anything nice to say Hold your PEACE.There are Blessed.Love the BATES FAMILY
ReplyDeleteThat head wrap serves no protection from the sun. It holds the heat in her body which isn't what you want to do when it's warm outside. A 'baby hat' with a brim all the way around would not only protect the top of Willow's head from the sun but it would also provide shade on the back of her neck and keep the sun off her face and out of her eyes. Not good judgment showed here with that choice of head gear.
ReplyDeleteIt's not true that it provides no protection from the sun. Her scalp is completely covered.
DeleteSo what? THEY are the parents and THEY decide what is best for her! It's not your job here on earth to judge now is it? THEY have done nothing wrong.
DeleteThis the Day the Lord has made let us Rejoice and be Glad in it,I was taught if you don't have something nice to to say Hold your PEACE. BATES FAMILY YOU ALL ROCK FOR JESUS,If I didn't know JESUS Your Family would Encourage me to be SAVED🙏🤗
ReplyDeleteI love the headwrap. I think it is adorable. she just needs a pair of baby sunglasses
ReplyDeleteThe baby is squinting and the parents have sunglasses! Put a hat on that baby, a hat with a brim, so her eyes are protected too.
ReplyDeleteWhat is your problem? Is that your child? No it isn't so mind your own business they are free to parent however they like.
DeleteQuestion, do some of you just come here to rag on others so you feel better when you see your reflection. Worry about your own family and back off the bates already.
ReplyDeleteAgreed
Delete@9:32 I was just reading about that in my Bible recently in the Sermon on the Mount. Sadly there ARE some who come here or the Duggars or just about any site to leave mean comments because they probably have very sad home lives.
DeleteI agree!
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