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Should grandparents baby proof?
Grandparents may not need to childproof their entire house, depending on how much time a child will spend there.
Can you say no to babysitting grandchildren?
It’s okay to decline to babysit your grandchildren. Just be honest and straightforward about it. It doesn’t matter if it’s because you’re too busy, if you don’t have the energy for it, or you just don’t want to. You don’t have any obligation to babysit, and you shouldn’t feel guilty about saying no.
How do I toddler proof my house?
- Be familiar with the settings on your hot-water heater.
- Keep bathrooms locked or secured at all times.
- Know how to keep baby’s crib safe.
- Keep an eye out for heavy objects around the home.
- Be cautious around electricity.
- Don’t forget about window blinds.
- Create a small object tester.
- Use gates around stairs.
How do I baby proof my house checklist?
Cover all sharp furniture edges and corners with bumpers or safety padding. Block all open outlets with furniture or use safety plugs. Latch closed any drawers, doors or cupboards within baby’s reach. Get rid of any blinds or curtains with looped cords, or install safety tassels and cord stops to tuck away the cords.
Is it bad that I don’t want to babysit my grandchildren?
DEAR GROUNDED: You are not a bad person for not wanting to babysit. You have the right to live the life you want to live. Loving your grandchildren and wanting to spend time with them should not obligate you to take full-time responsibility for them over the summer. Your grandson should be in a day camp during the summer.
Are grandparents stretched too thin these days?
No wonder grandparents are stretched so thin these days. But some are getting fed up, and are either setting limits on their duties or outright refusing to sit in the first place. “From Day 1, I said, ‘I don’t baby-sit,’ ” says Betty, a Midwood grandmother who broke the news to her son and his wife when they told her they were expecting.
Should grandparents have access to their grandchildren?
“Grandparents often expect unlimited access to their grandchild and presume new parents will follow their advice,” even if it’s dangerously outdated. Becoming a grandparent also puts your parents and in-laws on the periphery, a place many of them don’t want to be, adds Debra Gilbert Rosenberg, author of Motherhood Without Guilt.
Why do grandparents visit babies so often?
“Not only do most grandparents see themselves as integral to Baby’s life, they also feel they’re contributing to his wellness by helping you out,” Dr. Haltzman says. Others may simply be repeating history. If Grammy’s in-laws and parents visited often when your hubby was an infant, she probably thinks it’s expected.