I was judged by other moms for my baby’s stroller – I see you side-eyeing me and it’s classist
A MOM said while she never expected to be shamed for the kind of stroller she uses, it was impossible to ignore the disapproval oozing from other mothers around her.
Her followers, however, took to her defense and said they actually judge those who spend so much on trendy items.
Brooke (@brookesobasic) calls herself a “basic a** TikTok mom” who enjoys sharing personal stories on the internet.
In one video, she said her lovely afternoon at the zoo turned questionable when she felt disdain from fellow moms.
“I’m on a family outing right now. We’re at the Oakland Zoo,” she began.
“Every single stroller or baby device that I see going by is like an Uppa, Vista, Mockingbird, the Veer Cruiser, the Wonderfold.”
After rattling off the designer brands that have become popular among moms wanting to have the Porsches and BMWs of baby gear, Brooke said she stood out like a sore thumb.
“And I’m pushing my Graco,” she said matter-of-factly, mentioning the classic baby brand that has been around longer than any of the trendy ones.
“But I feel like people are judging me because of my Graco baby stroller.”
Although taken aback by the haughtiness, she found humor in the situation, laughing as she said: “What the f***?”
Her caption expanded further: “I didn’t realize my stroller would enable classist side eyes.”
Most viewers had her back.
“Us Graco users are original. We don’t go with the trends. Push it proudly mama!” one person encouraged.
“We shamelessly love Graco over here. No way I’m spending $1000+ on a stroller that functions the exact same as a $300 one,” added another.
“I’m judging the people that spend the $$ on a Doona stroller. My Graco lasts longer,” a third agreed.