my husband and i have a one week planned beach trip this month and decided that it would be best not to take our son, who is only 10 months old, with us. my parents are more than happy to watch him for the week and are actually looking forward to it. do you think he will be okay for a week without his parents? will leaving him cause any emotional damage? thanks in advance!
2006-08-06 14:15:26 · 22 answers · asked by morgan 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
thanks guys, you have all made me feel so much better!!!
2006-08-06 14:24:34 · update #1
Your son will be fine. And so will you. It is important to have some "couple" time as well as family time. And it is important for your son to bond with his grandparents as well. Sounds like a win/win to me. Have fun.
2006-08-06 14:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Abby M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He will be fine. My daughter had to stay with my inlaws when my mom became very sick and after the first few hours she was having a blast. I don't think that they can tell how many days/hours have gone by since they last were with you. If you are comfortable with the way your parents care for your son, then have a great vacation and enjoy the time with your husband. Not everyone has that opportunity to have a week to catch up with the spouse after kids, so enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-06 14:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by bigbakyrd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never ever leave a baby that young overnight, and absolutely not for a whole WEEK! Why can't he go with you? Make it a family vacation. You have all your life to do stuff without him when he is older. For now, a 10 month old should be with his parents.
2006-08-06 14:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends on the child. Does your son like to be around you and your husband most? If so, then there will be some emotional break-downs, sorry to say. But your son will be fine. Plus grandparets always spoil kids--lol. Have a great trip!
2006-08-06 14:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by la. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your son stay with his parents often? If so, he'll probably just think it's a normal day (albeit extended). If he doesn't stay there often, you might leave him there for a couple hours several times before he leaves. Then he'll be used to being there and will know that you are coming back for him.
How fun for your in-laws! My mom loves watching my son while I'm at work. She'd be in heaven if we left him with her for a whole week. :)
2006-08-06 14:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by heather_580 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 13:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by springs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will all absolutely benefit from this
for your parents to be happy to make this committment they must be fantastic
leave things wil him that will make him fel happy
maybe give your mum your house keys so she can visit home with him
phone him and talk about anything
my partner and i always go on a 2 week hoiliday with out the children every year
they have always been fine and we are happy and relaxed and for them it is like they have been on a holiday anyway
i dont think it will cause him any emoional problems... he will have a great time... he will get so much attention
2006-08-06 14:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your son can build a strong relationship with his grandparents, that will be a wonderful part of his life. If it is a happy experience, then that will build personal resilience within him so that he knows he has more supportive people in his life.
I suggest making a list of things that you want your parents to remember. Its important for you to know that you can rely on them to respect your wishes as a parent.
If this is your parents' first grandchild, then be wary that they might be over confident before taking the child on. Unfortunately its difficult to know if they are really ready for this. I suggest trialling this first for one night or one weekend so that you can gauge their readiness for this.
2006-08-06 14:25:40 · answer #8 · answered by SmokeyGun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he'll be fine. Friends left their baby (same age) with their parents when they went overseas as it was less interuption to his routine etc. He loved and coped just fine as he was familiar with his grandparents. Your son will not be traumatised or anything like that. Go enjoy your holiday and dont worry. He'll be fine.
2006-08-07 01:04:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will be fine, its actually good for him. After all your not leaving him with strangers who better to leave him with than the fine people who raised you! One pointer take a pillow case or blankie from home especially if it has yours and daddys scent. My Jacob slept like a log on top of his daddy's tee shirt when we left him at my moms.
2006-08-06 16:21:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋