I am letting my 6 month old son spend the night with his aunt for the first time away from me.She has five sons from12-2 ranging in age is he going to be safe,also what can i do not to worry about him.Does a baby act ok with other people or does he look for his parents?Thanks for the help
2007-03-16 09:21:32 · 13 answers · asked by Lexy320 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Hi Lexy, I am sure every other Mom will give you the same opinion as far as leaving your son for the first time, mainly, it's always hard :) My son is 15 and I still worry when he stays overnight at a friend's. However, with his aunt having 5 of 'em on her own, I am certain, he'll be in good hands. If she wasn't a good Mom, you'd probably not even consider leaving him there in the first place. To answer your question, every baby acts differently. I'd bring him over a little early and let them get used to one another. Then just slowly work your way out the door. Don't hug and squeeze him and act fearfully, as even children that young can sense it and then begin to cry. It would ruin your evening/night out. I am assuming your going out to celebrate your birthday. You should enjoy yourself. You deserve it! Being a new Mom can be quite stressful. Beside, you aren't leaving him with a stranger. A thing to consider is whether or not your little prince sleeps through the night yet. If he does at home, more than likely, he'll do so at his aunt's house too. And if not, her experience should be proficient enough to care for her nephew too. My advice is to go through with it and not to worry so much. The more you worry, the less you'll want to go and you'll surely end up regretting that... I was an "overprotective" Mom myself when my son was little but I had to go back to work and started leaving him with my Mom. Gosh, at first I called and called and called and drove everyone insane, but with time it got easier. Don't be like me. It's not him who is driven "nuts", it's you, who'll lose out on a good time. Enjoy your time out and trust your instincts. Like I said, "auntie" has 5 of her own and should know what to do by now :) Just make sure you'll leave her the number where you can be reached; just in case... Now go and have a splendid time! And, if my hunch was right, have a wonderful birthday :) Hope this was of some help, if nothing else, but to ease your fear and to let you know that you aren't alone in this. Almost every young/new Mom goes through this. MsB.
2007-03-16 10:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by MSB1963 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is just being a good mother. The baby will be fine it needs to get use to staying other places just in case you have to go out of town or something. And you can always call and check on the baby and if anything goes wrong you know you will be the first person they call!! Good luck!
2007-03-16 16:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by swee_t_pie27000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been away from my one year old for more than 3 hours, and even then I have only been farther away than the park at the end of the block once.
Don't feel that you have to let your aunt take your baby for the night if you are not comfortable with it. No matter who says that you should, or that it is their right to spend time alone with you or alone with your baby.
2007-03-16 16:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my opinion it'd be better to have someone in your home while he is so little. I'm sure she is more than capable of looking after your baby but he won't be used to her house in the night or the noise from 5 other kids. My 3rd is 11 mths and i've not left her overnight but have occasionally in the day and she's been awful, really missed us and it's heartbreaking. She has a pure look of abandonment and fear on her face. I'll be asking someone to come here to watch her next time. For you and your sons first time, I'd say get someone to come over to yours to look after him.
2007-03-16 16:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by RACHEL J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will always worry about him - no matter what age. If you don't make a big deal of it, he won't know the difference. If you want to cry - do it in the car away from him. Call your sister once before going to bed and when you wake up. You'll see - he'll be fine.
2007-03-16 16:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by simplecountry94 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he has been around aunt a lot, then there shouldn't be anything to worry about. If not there still shouldn't be anything to worry about. He'll likely adapt fine. It sounds like she has had a lot of experience with her own children, so likely she is comfortable and will keep him safe. He'll do fine.
2007-03-16 16:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this lady has five sons, she knows way more than you do about taking care of your baby. Relax and have a good rest. At that age they don't miss you.
2007-03-16 17:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awwwww I remember when I let my son go for the first time....it is quite nerve racking, but it is your sister and she is a "little" experienced-lol-(5!! sons!!)
you will always be a little scared-
I think your son will be so busy with the other kids, he wont have time to miss you...call every now and then -for your sake..if you need to
good luck and remember..you finally have some free time-use it wisely!!! :)
2007-03-16 16:36:55 · answer #8 · answered by bulldog lover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He Acts Diifferent Beacause He Is Attached To You
2007-03-16 16:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Andrea Here & She's Here To 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a six month old baby is okay with other people if the person in charge is taking care of him personally i would worry about the lady with five kids
2007-03-16 16:26:26 · answer #10 · answered by ninekittys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋