AITA husband spilled water in our only can of formula ?

A 30-year-old mom faces a disagreement with her 33-year-old husband after he accidentally spilled water into their only can of baby formula. She discovered the clumped and “mud-like” contents over an hour later and decided it was unsafe to use, planning to buy a replacement.

Her husband, however, insisted the dry portions were still usable and accused her of wasting money unnecessarily. The conflict escalated, leaving her questioning her stance. Read the full story below.

‘ AITA husband spilled water in our only can of formula ?’

I feel like I’m going insane here so I just need an outside opinion on this. My (30f) husband (33m) spilled water in our only can of formula that we have right now and didn’t tell me. I found out when I opened the can over an hour later and there was a bunch of goopy, mud-like formula inside. He didn’t flood the can, but it wasn’t just a few drops of water either.

When I found out and went to tell him that I needed to go get a new can because the old can is essentially no longer safe to use. He got angry and said that was stupid and we could just still use the parts of the can that are still dry.

I reiterated that I didn’t think the can was safe any longer and he said again that that was stupid and that I’m just going to waste a bunch of money for no reason. AITA for thinking the can needs replaced? I hope that makes sense

Here’s what Redditors had to say:

bahahahahahhhaha −  He’s not the a**hole for making a mistake, mistakes happen. He’s an a**hole for trying to risk your child’s health just so he doesn’t have to deal with the emotions he’s having about having made a mistake. He needs to learn some emotional regulation before he passes on that incapability to your children.. NTA

Perfect-Aspect-461 −  NTA, you’re right, it could’ve grown mould or gone bad. In any other situation I would say it’s no big deal but this is for your baby! You’re absolutely correct for not wanting to take chances. I can excuse him for making the mistake, but he’s TA not only for not bothering to tell you but getting angry at you and making out like you’re the problem and are being dramatic. 

Netflickingthebean −  The formula is trash. A new can needs to be bought. You’re 100% correct.. NTA

rucafromtheeastside −  NTA. It seems like it was an honest mistake by your husband, which would not make him the AH, but calling you stupid for having a reasonable concern about your baby’s primary source of nutrition makes him the major AH.

ResponsibleTooth9160 −  He’s a mega AH for not immediately replacing this and/or telling you when this happened. Babies need to eat when they need to eat this is sooooo annoying and irresponsible.

Aggressive_Echo_6421 −  There’s probably a number on the can where you can call and speak to someone at the manufacturers who can tell you if the product is still safe if you describe the situation.

LAC_NOS −  NTA. You are not just wasting money, you are protection your child from a potential serious infection. He has decided your child’s health is worth less than the cost of formula.

MaudeBaggins −  NTA – better to be safe than sorry when an infants health is involved. This is a far bigger issue if he knew that he spilled the water, put the lid back on and left it for you to deal with later; then makes it even worse by acting defensive and foolish.

FaelingJester −  If he had told you at once you could have used the wetted formula to premake bottles for the next day. Now water has had time to run all the way through and sit. It would be difficult to measure properly and may not be safe. It needs to be replaced. Call the manufacture but that’s going to be the advice.

MargotSoda −  Does he always turn to attack when he does something wrong? Because that’s f**king m**ipulative.

Was the mom justified in replacing the formula for her baby’s safety, or was the husband right to argue for using the dry portions to save money? Share your thoughts below!