For various reasons, parents are forced to resort to the help of their grandmothers. It can be business at work, a trip to the doctor, or just a romantic evening alone with your spouse. Basically, grandmothers gladly agree to help and sit with their grandchildren, because they also want to communicate with the kids. Before handing the baby to your grandmother, make sure you think through all the important points.
Instructions
Step 1
Give the necessary recommendations for the care and nutrition of the baby. Do not fall for the talk that your grandmother (or your spouse) raised you, so she will cope with grandchildren perfectly. It was a long time ago, and everyone has different ideas about raising children. Therefore, clearly explain to your grandmother all the important points and nuances, or even better, write them down on paper.
Step 2
Provide everything you need while your child is visiting. Spare things, favorite food and toys should be available and, if necessary, the grandmother could easily change clothes and feed the baby. Consider the child's leisure time. Books, coloring books and educational games will help the grandmother entertain her grandson.
Step 3
If the child is small, do not leave him for a long time. Granny, of course, is not a stranger, but without a mother, after a while he will begin to get bored and capricious. At an early age, babies are in great need of maternal and paternal care.
Step 4
If the grandmother will sit with her grandson at your home, do not burden her with additional household tasks. Ask an overly active person not to "clean up your terrible rubble", let it be better for her to take care of the child. A couple of dirty dishes and dust on the closet will not collapse the walls of your apartment, but household chores can distract your grandmother from her grandson.
Step 5
If the child is sick, give clear instructions on how to take the medication. Ask your grandmother to follow the doctor's recommendations and the treatment prescribed by him, and not experiment with traditional medicine recipes in your absence. The health of the child is very important and you should not treat him negligently.
Step 6
Be sure to sincerely thank your grandmother for her help. Do not abuse her reliability, although the grandmother is a dear person to you, she also has her own life and her own affairs. Moreover, she is not obligated to raise your children. Ask her for service only when absolutely necessary. The main thing is not to allow pleasant communication with your grandson to turn into a dull duty.
