The 'Real Housewives of New York City' star addresses her critics head-on after she faces backlash for the way she holds her newborn baby while multi-tasking.
- April 5, 2025
AceShowbiz - Never one to back down, "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Erin Lichy stood her ground against online critics concerned about her parenting style. The controversy arose after she's seen on TikTok holding her newborn, Jack, while making a martini.
In the video, the 37-year-old reality star mouthed the lyrics to Diamond DonDada's "She's Back" while cradling Jack and multi-tasking.
Fans quickly took to the comments section to critique the lack of neck support for the little one. One viewer urged Lichy to shift her "priorities" from the drink to her baby's "dangling" head while another suggested learning how to hold an infant properly.
Lichy was quick to defend herself, replying to a concerned comment with, "It looks worse than it is promise lol." She also agreed with fans who felt the criticism was unwarranted, suggesting that the "haters" should stop their commentary.
Supporters rushed to her defense, highlighting her experience as a mother of four. One supportive message read, "Yall she has kids I am sure the baby is fine relax." Many fans echoed the sentiment that with her experience raising three children already, Erin knows what she's doing. "It's the 4th child he'll survive, she's done this plenty," commented another user.
Lichy and her husband, Abe Lichy, have a busy household with three other children: Levi (born in 2014), Layla (born in 2017), and Elijah (born in 2020).
While she was pregnant with her fourth baby, Erin expressed confidence that adding a fourth child wouldn't disrupt the family's dynamic. The couple, married since 2012, was confident with a "seamless" transition despite the additional responsibilities.
Erin Lichy stepped into the Bravoverse in 2023 as a cast member of the "New York City" reboot. Her life as a TV personality, combined with her real estate career and expanding family, provides no shortage of material for both fans and critics alike.
In the whirlwind of social media judgments, Lichy's unflinching confidence and the loyal support from her fans highlight the complexities of modern parenting under the public eye.
