Pete Wentz 'Doing Great' Flying Solo With Bronx, Ashlee Says

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The wildfires which continue to ravage Southern California certainly have livened up Pete Wentz‘s first solo stint with son Bronx Mowgli, 9 months. With Ashlee Simpson-Wentz on the East Coast promoting her upcoming turn on the CW’s new Melrose Place, the 30-year-old Fall Out Boy rocker was on full-time diaper duty last week — in the dark!

“The house blacked out where we live, because of the fire and everything, but he managed to get through it,” Ashlee revealed during a recent visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, noting “It’s actually Pete’s first time being home alone with him.”

“He’s doing so good, he’s sending me so many pictures and he’s doing great.”

Some of the snapshots left even Ashlee confused, however. “I got a picture of my son holding a Vita Coco,” she bemusedly said before clarifying, “He doesn’t drink Vita Coco, though. Just formula.”

Melrose Place debuts tonight at 9 p.m. on the CW.

Source: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

– Missy

Comments

He’s a cute little chunker! So, I guess Ashlee isn’t breastfeeding? She said he was taking formula now. I wonder how long she breastfed him. And good for Pete for staying home with him without the help of grandparents or nannies!

- urbanadventurertales on September 8th, 2009

aw, i love love love fall out boy.
+ fall out bx.
<3 cute,

- icecreamheadachee on September 8th, 2009

He is 10 months old and this is the first time he’s been alone with him…wow. I understand Pete Wentz has been touring but that seems a little weird to me. Maybe because my husband was quick to volunteer for a Daddy and baby day in the first few weeks to prove he could handle alone time. He seems like a very happy Daddy, so it’s probably the touring more than anything.

I love Ashlee Simpson. She is too cute and she sounds like she has such a blast with her lil guy. I loved her posts on Twitter where she says it’s Bronx’s world and we just live in it haha.

- Mary-Helen on September 8th, 2009

I’m sure he will live with formula. Geez, some of the people on here are over obsessed with other peoples’ breasts. I hate reading some of the articles on here, because I get tired of hearing about breastfeeding. It’s not for everyone, so get over it if someone doesn’t want to do it. They should not have to answer to you on why they made that decision. I know I will bottle feed and will be proud with that decision as has everyone else in my family with their kids.

- Kari on September 8th, 2009

Kari- I’m not bashing her for giving him formula, I just remember that when he was born she breastfed, so I was curious why she chose to stop (I guessing cause she’s working now).

And I’m not trying to get into a debate about breastfeeding on here. It’s your choice, but please don’t make it out to be gross or wrong either. All research shows that breast is best and I’m sorry that you’ve already made your mind up about bottle feeding.

- urbanadventurertales on September 8th, 2009

Mary-Helen, I think maybe she means overnight. I mean I could be wrong but we have seen pictures of Bronx and Pete out together just the two of them so it certainly isn’t his first time alone with Bronx. I don’t think it’s that unusual for them not to have been alone overnight, especially if when Ashlee goes away she normally takes him with her/ doesn’t go away all that much.

- Emily on September 8th, 2009

Kari, urbanadveturertales was hardly trying to start anything, it was simple curiosity b/c at one time, Ashlee did say she was nursing. The only one making a big deal about it is you. There’s no debate or anything (or at least there wasn’t until you started one.)And I’m sorry if I come across as “boob-obsessed”. But I know what’s best for a child, and I’m willing to not only make the sacrifices to give that to my kids (which I already have 3 times), but to also advocate to everyone I can that nursing is the single best thing a woman can give her child. I’m sorry you’ve made the decision in advance to give your kids less than the best.

I love this family! Bronx is such a doll baby, and it sounds like he’s having a good time with Daddy!

- Shannon on September 8th, 2009

I meant that every single story that deals with nursing that is the first thing people on this site go to. I lost a child in 06 and I am completely offended that you had the nerve to tell me I was going to give my child second best. People like YOU are the reason I have chosen not to breastfeed. No one in my family was breastfed and we are all healthy people. We all walked before age 1 and were all potty trained before age 2. I am closer to my mom than any other mother/daughters I know, so apparently I was able to bond with her while she had a bottle in my mouth.

- Kari on September 8th, 2009

Kari- it’s totally your choice. But there truly is no debate when it comes to whether or not breast is best. It is. Point blank.
If you can’t breastfeed b/c of physical limitations or work, that’s totally understandable. Babies can grow up healthy, happy, adjusted, and well-bonded drinking formula. But there’s no disputing that breastmilk is far healthier and better for babies than formula.
And I’m not sure why you say “People like YOU are why I choose not to breastfeed”. What exactly do you mean by that?

- urbanadventurertales on September 8th, 2009

That makes sense Emily. I just saw that they were alone and thought after 10 months, that’s a long time for a Daddy/Bronx day haha.

I think Bronx is too cute, he’s such a chubbers.

- Mary-Helen on September 8th, 2009

‘I’m sorry you’ve made the decision in advance to give your kids less than the best. ‘ – Shannon

CBB – SURELY this is listed under some sort discrimination as per your comment rules? It’s fine to disagree with someone, but to say some as insensitive as this is not right. It’s no one’s right to ASSUME what is ‘less than best’ for someone else’s child and body. Period.

- tracey on September 8th, 2009

“It’s no one’s right to ASSUME what is ‘less than best’ for someone else’s child and body. Period.”

Perhaps the tone of the comment was not sensitive, but it was factual. There is absolutely NO FACTS that support formula as being better for babies than breastmilk. So, whether you like it or not, if you choose to give your baby formula, you are giving them “less than best”. It doesn’t make you a bad mother or mean they are going to be unhealthy children, but you can’t argue that formula is nutritionally better for a baby than breastmilk. Sorry.

- urbanadventurertales on September 8th, 2009

Yes, there is. There are women who are not able to produce milk or have to take certain medications. In those cases, formula is best and that’s a fact. That comment was totally uncalled for and not within CBB guidelines.

- Rachelsun on September 8th, 2009

Actually, no, in those rare situations (and it’s VERY rare to medically be unable to produce milk, for one) the next best choice is donor breastmilk. The WHO outlines it in order of “best”: 1. mother’s own milk from her breast; 2. mother’s expressed milk; 3. donor breastmilk; 4. formula.

I had no problem with the comment. Kari was bragging about giving her child a higher risk of allergies, asthma, obesity, SIDS, ovarian and breast cancer (herself for these, too), several autoimmune disorders, diminished IQ, diabetes, urinary tract infections, high cholesterol… I could go on and on. Yes, some people try their best and can’t get breastfeeding to work. But to go into parenthood, able to but just darn unwilling, well, that’s SOOOO selfish in my book.

What would you say to someone who proudly said that they planned to smoke in front of their baby? And that they didn’t care because everyone in their family did it and they were all fine? (“Fine” is so subjective.)

The difference between breastmilk and formula is not Burger King and McDonald’s. One is a live substance, full of customized enzymes, antibodies, and immunities, a living and active fluid that a baby’s body is designed and programmed for, with effects for lifelong health; one is a static chemical concoction based largely on the needs of baby cows.

- lauralee on September 9th, 2009

Thank you Lauralee!! Very well-put.
And to Rachelsun- If you read one of my earlier posts, I did account for women being unable to produce (physically speaking). I know some friends who delivered their babies early and weren’t able to ever get their milk to come in and others who literally didn’t have enough breast tissue to produce milk. They are amazing mothers for whom I have the utmost respect! They tried to do the best for their babies, weren’t able to, mourned that, and then moved on and did what they could.
But Lauralee is correct, it’s not like comparing BK and McDonalds. Breastmilk is so far better than formula that there is no comparison.

- urbanadventurertales on September 9th, 2009

I’m so sick of the breastmilk vs formula debate! Yep, breastmilk is the ideal. We know. But some women can’t breastfeed and some choose not to. I, personally, did for a while until I developed PPD and needing to be put on meds. The stuff I take doesn’t allow me to safely breastfeed. The guilt of no longer breastfeeding made more depressed. But now that my meds are working, I’m over it. Breastfeeding is great. I think everyone should at least try it out, just to see. But it’snot “the best thing a mother can do.” as someone who battled PPD, the best thing a mother can do is provide a happy and loving environment for their child.

- Samantha on September 9th, 2009

Wow you people went way off topic. Opinions are opinions but please realize that you might be hurting someone by the things you say.

This seems to be a very happy family and Bronx is totally adorable.

- Paula on September 9th, 2009

Sorry if I offended. I was simply stating a fact. Formula is not as good. I don’t understand people who are well aware of this and still choose the lesser option. I mean, yeah you say you’re all fine, you’re all healthy. I was formula fed and I’m healthy. For now. But I know I have an increased chance of all kinds of conditions and illnesses b/c my mother chose not to breastfeed me. This country is becoming more and more unhealthy every day,and it’s starting right out of the womb, when moms decide they aren’t going to bother trying nursing. Right there is the first in a long line of decisions that have led to this country’s overall health being the way it is. We didn’t nearly as many health problems back when it was normal to nurse children.

I’m not saying there is NEVER a reason not to nurse. I know firsthand that there are medical conditions that can prevent nursing. I had one. I had to go to formula b/c of it. So I’m not saying formula is the devil or something, it can in fact save babies lives when there’s no other option. However, I don’t think there is ever an excuse to not at least try. It’s a heck of lot easier to roll over in the middle of the night and nurse a baby than it is to get up and make a bottle. So it’s healthier, it’s a lot more conveinent(dont have to drag a bag full of bottle and formula out), it’s good for weight loss (lol)…why on earth would anyone choose not to try it?

Kari, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I have been through that also, and I know how incredibly hard it is. No one should ever have to face that kind of pain in their lives. GV.

- Shannon on September 9th, 2009

Who cares what other people feed their babies? Don’t you have enough to worry about without managing other people’s children? People can be so self-righteous. I say live and let live.

- Momtobe on September 9th, 2009

Ugh, the breast-feeding debate. FACT: Breast is best. FACT: Women still have choices. FACT: Whatever a woman decides, we should support her, not tear her down. My SIL could not breastfeed my nephew because she has a medical condition that prevents it. Yes, I do want to breastfeed my child because it is a whole lot better than formula. But women should not be made to feel less than because they chose formula.

- Stephany on September 9th, 2009

Good lord, get over it. Just because you have an opinion, does not mean it is gospel. Every individual has the right to chose for him or herself what he or she wants to do in life. Unless one lives under a rock then the articles with pro & con breastfeeding are out there to digest. Instead I have to read it over & over again. To each his and her own. It’s not your family, your not going to change someone, so live your life & stop trying to force yourself onto others. I could care less how long Ashlee breastfed & it’s none of my business. As for the article I can relate to the pictures my husband sent me the first time he had our children alone for the weekend.

- Kim on September 9th, 2009

Kim- That breastmilk is best IS a fact, not an opinion….but I agree with the rest of your comment. I personally think that women should at least try to breastfeed unless there is something that prevents them from being able to do, such as having to take certain medications, a physical problem with the breasts, or not having any breasts due to a mastectomy.

However, women shouldn’t be judged for not breastfeeding!

- CelebBabyLover on September 11th, 2009