There are few things I love more than watching from sidelines as judgy moms judge the sh-t out of some new celebrity parent. I loved it when judgy moms threw shade at Prince William for the way he placed the baby carrier in the back of his Range Rover. I loved it when judgy moms side-eyed Victoria Beckham for wearing stilettos throughout her pregnancy. I love it whenever judgy moms shout at judgy, holier-than-thou Gwyneth Paltrow about anything. I think my love comes from the fact that I’m a non-participant – I really don’t have much to say babies and child-rearing. The one time I dared to suggest that Nicole Kidman shouldn’t hold her baby like a squirmy sack of potatoes, everyone yelled at me. I know nothing. So I just sit back and enjoy the sh-tstorms.

So the above photo is an Instagram from Blake Lively. She posted it for Father’s Day, to celebrate Ryan Reynolds’ first holiday as a dad. She even posted the photo with a funny message: “Happy Fathers Day!!! … @vancityreynolds Since the day our baby was born, I’ve felt so strongly in my heart that you were most likely the father.” Which IS really funny. Except that no one is really talking about Blake’s funny joke. They’re talking about how Ryan is basically suffocating his baby and JUDGY MOMS JUDGE RYAN REYNOLDS.

A sweet and innocent Instagram photo of Ryan Reynolds holding his daughter James in a baby carrier has turned into a fierce debate over parenting. Despite the photo accruing more than 330,000 likes, it is also being bombarded with comments bashing the way the 38-year-old Canadian actor placed his daughter in the carrier. Some people have expressed concerns that the six-month-old was in a perilous position.

‘Poor baby looks so uncomfortable and unsafe,’ read one comment. ‘Please have hot hubby read the instruction manual.’

Another said: ‘Please read your baby product manuals with as much detail as you read a script’ – and branded Ryan’s actions ‘dangerous’.

Parenting blog The Stir pointed out in greater detail exactly what was wrong with the way his baby had been positioned. One of its writers, Jenny Erickson, said: ‘James’ feet are dangling out of the bottom of the carrier, and they’re together. When baby’s feet are pushed together in a carrier, it increases the risk of hip dysplasia, as their little hips are basically pushed out of their sockets. Instead, doctors recommend that baby carriers support the thigh and allow the legs to spread to keep the hip in a stable position. The other thing going wrong here is that James’ head seems to be completely obscured. Babywearers always want to make sure they can see their infant’s face, and keep their airways clear.’

Others stuck up for the new parents – preferring to focus on the delightful bond between father and daughter. Adriane Stare, a certified babywearing educator told Yahoo Parenting: ‘Although baby James is not in the most ideal position for this carrier, it’s really wonderful to see a happy dad trying his best to follow his instincts and snuggle his baby close. When a baby is carried heart-to-heart on mom or dad’s chest, even when not perfectly positioned, a parent is much more able to be attuned to how baby is doing versus when their babe is away from them in a stroller.’

[From The Daily Mail]

See, I thought the concern would be more about the fact that James might have a mouthful of her dad’s chest, which is not the ideal breathing position. But there’s also the concern about the baby’s hips in this carrier. So, is this a tempest in a teapot? Will this be “lesson learned” and now Blake can move full speed ahead with being the Queen Bee of all judgy WASP moms? Considering all of the lifestyle shilling Blake does, you’d think she would have chosen a better carrier for Ryan, right?

Photos courtesy of Instagram, WENN.