2. They think you’re exaggerating for being safety-conscious.
Another mom and nurse who occasionally works nights shared on Parenting.com that she was very surprised when she found out that her four-month baby sleeps all night when she’s spending the night at her grandparent’s house. Then, she discovered that they’re putting the baby to sleep on her tummy, which increases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome.
So it’s understandable why she flipped out. The best approach would be to be firm and direct, without accusing them of wanting to hurt your child.
According to Newman, you can say, “I know things were different when you were raising kids, but our doctor insists on [whatever safety measure they’re flouting] and we need to be absolutely sure everyone is following her instructions.”
Even though they might not agree with your methods, it’s important that they understand you’re not criticizing their ability to take care of your baby, but you want what’s best for your child.
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