Holding a newborn while drinking?

Question

Either some ways to tell peolpe that you do not want them holding your baby while drinking or am I being to protective??? ALL BAD MARKS KEEP TO YOUR SELF PLEASE

OK I NEED TO EXPLAIN A LITTLE IT IS MY MOM IN LAW THAT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH

Answer 1

You are not being too protective. I would not allow it. A baby needs someone holding them that is not going to drop them or let their head bounce around, and someone that is drinking is not trustworthy. I would just say "maybe another time, when it is more convenient for you" If they ask to hold it. Good Luck!

Answer 2

well I guess it depends on the environment that you are in if it is family having a drink with dinner than you maybe over reacting. If it is a bunch of people at party maybe you should take your baby home or to bed. If it is a bunch of strangers at a family thing and you don't want to hurt their feelings just call it a night. I hope this helps a little and congrats on your new baby. Remember it is your baby and you will do the right thing that suits you and your baby. good luck and god bless

Well if it your mom inlaw you may want to explain to her when she is sober so you don't make her really pissy but heck it is your baby and if you don't feel safe with her holding your baby than you have every right to tell her how you feel she will wake up to realty at some point.

Answer 3

If you are uncomfortable say something. There is no such thing as over protective when it comes to your children. Period it doesn't matter who it is, if you are don't feel right then do whatever does feel right. Mothers instinct is very real and you should follow it. Especially with stuff like this. Drinking ANY amount can impair peoples judgment and motor skills. Wouldn't it be worse to be labeled over protective then to have your baby have an accident because your MIL dropped him after having a couple of drinks.

Answer 4

Don't give your baby to people who are drinking and smoking. You don't need an excuse honey, just get your baby. Some feeling may get hurt, but ultimately, your baby is safe. I have probably hurt a few family members' feelings, but they loved me and will eventually get over it. Look at it this way, if you let a drunk person drop your baby, will you spare their feelings then (when it's too late)? That precious baby's safety is your responsibility.

Answer 5

You aren't being overprotective. Just politely tell them that you would rather not let them hold the baby while they are drinking. I know you don't want to hurt anyones feelings, but you are just watching out for your child.

Answer 6

Do what you think is right. It is your baby, you have to protect him/her....I personally wouldn't let anyone either. Just tell them that you are worried they may trip and fall, most people will understand. You might do it before they start drinking, and maybe talk about it in front of them, like not directly telling them, but like talk about how protective you are. maybe make it a joke, like I know I know I can't wrap him/her in bubble rap, but I am just super protective......just make it about you not them..... Good luck! :)

Answer 7

I would not let anyone drinking hold my baby. Just tell them no if they ask to hold the baby.

Answer 8

You simply tell them you don't want them to hold your child while they're drinking. I don't allow my child to be in the same room because there's hardly ever one person drinking and peoples tongues get loose. Just let them know that you're concerned for her safety and leave it at that. You wouldn't let some one smoke while holding your child would you?

I simply would say "If something happened while you were holding my child I would be at fault for not stopping you. Better safe than sorry." Laugh and blow it off if they have something nasty to say about it. They do what they want with their kids and you'll do what you want with yours.

Answer 9

You could tell them that you're not comfortable with the idea, or just sidle up to them and say "while you're holding your glass, how about I take kiddo back for a while." (If they're getting bombed, btw, that's a pretty darn good reason to get your child outta there) And who cares if you're being too protective? You're a mother. That's your prerogative.

Answer 10

I agree and wont drink around any kids made mistake years back with son , someone was holding him across room ended up getting dropped didnt hurt him thank god