2007-05-04 16:15:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
whatever you do DO NOT SPOIL THE BABY!!! I repeat DO NOT SPOIL THE BABY!!!
2007-05-04 16:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by imlajefa 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
do you live nearby the new family or are you a far away grampa? Nearby, take a grandparenting class at a local hospital. Times have changed since we had our kids, & things are done differently. Don't say," well, when we had babies...." New parents don't want that! Don't give advice unless it's asked for. Don't buy the kid a minibike when he's 4 yrs old--we grandparents have a tendency to overdo it, and it's natural that we want to spoil'em-it's our job, dontcha know!
2007-05-04 23:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by junknstuffcollector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOnestly the best advice I can give you is let your kid raise your grandkid the way they see fit (within the law, of course). Just because you did something doesn't mean your kid wants to do the same thing with their kid. And that extends to following your kid's rules for the grandkid; just because you think a rule is stupid isn't a good reason for undermining your kid's authority. (Though feel free to spoil the kid occasionally; that's what grandkids are for.) My dad and my sister hardly get along anymore because my dad doesn't approve of the way my sister is raising her kids, when in reality she's avoiding doing all the things she hated about my dad's parenting ideas.
Congrats, though!! Enjoy your grandbaby :)
2007-05-04 23:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by daisyprincess78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad is the diaper king. He never shows up without a package of diapers, and its been so helpful. And as my son gets older, grandpa loves to take him to the park and swimming at the hotel (my parents live 500 miles away, but come to visit about once a month). No big advice I guess, just enjoy your grandchild as much as you can.
2007-05-04 23:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there! I grew up with a grandfather who just spent time with me, and it was better than anything he could've ever given me or said to me. He used to take me to school each morning so I didn't have to ride the bus, and go out to lunch with me every Saturday. It was SO wonderful having a male figure in my life who was so stable and always there. Dont' get me wrong, my father and mother were wonderful parents, but there is something special about a gradpa!
Congratulations, and just enjoy!
2007-05-04 23:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by claireandmouse 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my dad is the best "pop" ever. He does more with my kids then he ever did with my sister and I and I thought he was a great dad. He made up a song for my youngest son when he was a baby. DJ is 10 now and went I hear him singing it I know he is going to call pop and ask to spend the weekend fishing and working on stuff around pop's house. My advice always make time for your grandchild, they will love you for it. and a little song doesn't hurt either.
2007-05-04 23:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Holly 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
New Grandma here...Just turned 40 today..Well I guess yesterday lol...I had 2 new grandaughters born 6 days apart...
Two very different little ladies who love lot's of kisses and cuddling...And Grandma & Grampa gives some + more....
You are about to learn a whole different level of love just enjoy....Miss Ericka is mellow...Miss Lilly very demanding....I bought a crib and made a room...It's so funny to watch them at 2 months old laying in the crib together...I think they think they are twins:)
Just remember how fast your child grew up...And just take the time to sit back take lot's of pictures and just enjoy this one!! And spend time w/ him or her...fishing (slip-in-slide),shopping (bubbles) ect...
Good-Luck
2007-05-05 02:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by sparksgirls6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!! I just had a baby and my father, even though I love him and I love that he loves my child so much, is driving me crazy!! he comes over ALL THE TIME and does exactly the opposite of what I ask him. My advice is just to respect the parents wishes. You dont want them to resent you. if you respect them, they will LOVE having you over more! And dont EVER say you love them more than his or her parents. That will hurt the mothers feelings SO bad.
2007-05-04 23:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by nsrush83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spend as much time with ur new grandbaby as u can and enjoy bein with the baby. always do whatever u promise the baby or the babys parents.
2007-05-05 10:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by marieandsameverett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww thats nice , advice you had a child befopre right ?? get attached tothe baby be there for the baby when the baby needs you !! good luck!!!!
2007-05-04 23:21:02 · answer #10 · answered by crazigurlhott 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get cute clothes and toys for the baby/babies.
propose the idea to babysit it/them.
visit often (max 2x a week
2007-05-04 23:20:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋