I dunno-with all her irrational behaviour, and pictures like this, you have to wonder why they have kids. Why go out with the kid if you aren't interacting with the kid.

At the same time, would I, and most of us, be so critical if it was her mother or sister, and not the nanny?

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I don't have a problem with a busy working mom having a nanny. I grew up with a nanny myself, so I would never judge her on that decision. But to see this recent flurry of photographs of her "interacting" with her child is alarming. I don't know if age has something to do with her behavior, because I know a lot of wonderful mothers who are also young, but she is scary. This picture wouldn't bother me so much if it weren't so quick on the tail of those horrifying photos of her cruising down PCH with her son in her lap. I don't know ANY mother in her right mind who would EVER do that. And I'm quite tired of reading about "a close source" pleading that she is a wonderful and hands-on mom. Actions, in this case, really do speak louder than words.

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It still seems crazy to me that alot of stars have nanny's. I understand they do it because the have the money to but If you gave me a nanny for free I would'nt want one. The feedings the late nights, the diaper changes, even though there all of uor least favorite things to do Isn't that why we had children to love them and take care of them. And to me those are bonding moments. I understand they have to work so have a nanny for that time but does she really need to follow you around feeding your child.

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I commented about those photos on Friday on a message board that I frequent. Then, seeing the comments on Celebrity Baby Blog, I had to laugh.
She does totally look disconnected. Wasn't she one of the new moms that said they were doing it 'sans nanny?" Sure. Gwenyth was the other one that wasn't going to have a nanny, only to be followed up by photos of Apple eating lunch in the hotel with the nanny.

Here is a good question that was posed to me, "Why aren't we feeling sorry for the moms since their husbands seem to be such doofuses?"

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I can't beleive you all have sympathy for her! She is NOT a working mother, except at gaining weight. When was the last time she did anything for her career??? So for me this picture proves why her and a handful of other "pop-tarts" should not procreate. Do we really need hers and K-fed's dna added to the gene pool? Sorry for being so Crass but I'm sick of this chick! My advice to her is to DUMP HER HUSBAND and get a real life, do right by your kid.

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I don't know. After the no car seat incident, she might feel it's safer to have her child at a safe distance from her in case she gets mobbed. Maybe I'm overthinking this, and the photo makes me cringe as well, but let's face it, photos of Britney *not* paying attention to her kid are more likely to sell than photos of her being a loving mama.

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I think she appears (my opinion since I don't personally know the girl) to be too young to be a mama. I think that many Average girls her age and younger even who become unexpectedly pregnant actually do a better job at being loving mama's. Simply because those young mama's aren't wrapped up in selfishness and ego's that seem to be directly related to her being a star - not her music necessarily but, the way she flaunts her body (as if it may be more of an asset than her musical talents).

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These recent photos of Brit and her baby are really scary. You know what they remind me of? The majority of poor teen mothers I've seen around town sporting their kids like accessories (my sis acts like this sometimes, too and it can be mind-boggling).

How hard is it to sling that kid and hold the bottle while you're trolling the mall. Better yet, stop for a friggin minute so your kid can eat, already!

And, no, I don't feel sorry for her because he husband is such a flatout loser. That girl should smarten up already.

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Everytime I look at that pic, I try to think that it just looks worse than it really was. I'm sure if someone was following me every minute of every day, they'd get some good shots of me appearing to be a bad mom. I'm often walking ahead of my hubby and my baby...it allows me to pick stuff up at the store faster while they walk around.

I just looked at those pics again -- it does look *so* bad though.

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Does that baby look in any way secure? Feeding on an escalator?

Well, that's neuveau riche trash for ya.

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I *really* hope the rumors aren't true and she's not PG again already.

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Above all - why do drag their babies around with them like that - like props as some one mentioned (although this is a horrible pic if she's thinking prop). If she has a nanny, why not leave the baby at home? Baby's don't NEED to go to bright crazy over stimulated malls and coffee shops. Certainly ok to be with momma if that's where she's going, and no nanny - but come on, what's the point of Brit. having her baby with her at the mall? (again, since she has nanny?)

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I'll preface this by saying that I don't have a nanny, so when I'm out in the world, I'm the one carrying and/or feeding the baby ... but God forbid I ever space out while I'm doing it, lest some judgemental type catch me looking "disconnected" from my child. I'm not a big Britney fan, but none of us know what she's like with her kid when she's NOT being photographed -- maybe she really is a great mother. Or maybe she's just a good mother. That's okay too, you know.

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I'm with Meg, here... I *know* that if some creep were following me with a camera, there would be several bad shots. I'm not a bad mother just because I sometimes have that look on my face.

You guys are harsh -- pretty sure you guys aren't perfect, either.

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I never said I was perfect. I don't see anyone shying away from taking nice, loving photos of Angelina Jolie holding HER OWN CHILDREN, playing with them in the park, feeding them at a table. In fact, I have yet to see another person taking care of them when she is with them. THAT is how to be a mother.

I am not saying that no one would ever get a bad photo of me, but I find it hard to believe that they would get 60 bad photos in one week...

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Oh gosh, let it go. Fact is, none of us KNOW what kind of mother she is. I'm totally with Meg, R., and Rachel May. I'm just glad I don't have photographers trying to get pictures of me all the time because God knows I'd probably look like a horribly "disconnected" mother too.

And I don't think it's about having sympathy for her. It's about us just plain not knowing. And so why don't we stop acting like we know. I think this is just a way of making us all feel like...well, at least I'm better than HER!

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I have nothing but sympathy for her. She obviously didn't ever expect this level of intrusion into her life. She looks more like a hunted animal in this photo than anything else.

I wouldn't wish her circumstances on my worst enemy.

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There is something to be said for everyone's comments. However, Celebrities have it way different than the majority of us. Right now the "in" thing is bad pictures of Britney. Anyone who gets a photo that is even questionable is going to make lots of money!!! If they have 10 good pics and 1 bad pic, what one do you think is gonna make the most money??? I am one who has NEVER been a fan of Britney or her music, but like some other posters, we have no idea what is going on in any pictures that is published!!!

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Brit looks tired.... slummpy IMO. My question is....where is that wonderful hubby of hers?? Has anyone else noticed that we rarely see pics of the happy family together? I think I have seen more pics of Brit, her mom and SPF than Brit with the baby and Kevin. Oh wait, I guess he is still off making another hit like popozao!

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It hurts to see so many comments about this girl that are directed at her personally. Like the comment that she only works at gaining weight. Wow. Sorry some of us struggle with weight after a baby is born. Some of us struggle with post-partum depression. Some of us are overwhelmed with motherhood. And some of us just have rough moments. It's good that most of us don't have cameras following us HOPING to catch us in a rough moment.

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