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Advice needed!!
Does anyone have some advice for telling older relatives you don't want them to babysit? My Grandmother is in her late 70s and still thinks she is capable of taking care of an infant... but I don't believe she is. I don't want to hurt her feelings but I also want my baby to be in one piece! Help please!
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Re: Advice needed!!
"thank you so much for your offer, but ___insert valid excuse here, such as LO has separation anxiety, you are going to stick with your regular sitter,etc___"
"I do know that LO and I would love to meet you for lunch though!"
Make sure you give her the opportunity to be around your baby often enough that she doesn't feel snubbed, but I wouldn't directly address, "You can't babysit because______" that would only succeed in hurting feelings.
If she offers, act appreciative that she would think of you, but come up with a story and stick to it why it won't work.
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