takes showers 2x a month and never never washes her hands after using the bathroom,etc. she is also a very heavy smoker, I told her I literally will not let her hold her grandchild if she doesn't shower at least 2x a week ( i shower daily myself) I have also even went to the extent to buy her expensive soaps and towels and such.....can I have some advice, I know I am right for my baby's health sake.
2007-12-19 13:23:05 · 9 answers · asked by alimac20001234 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
What else doesn't she wash? Is her house dirty too? Her clothes? Her car? I hope you live elsewhere? Don't let her within 10 feet of your child unless you are armed with a can of Lysol and a bottle of sanitizer!! Sorry she's your mother! Thank god she didn't pass on her lack of hygiene genes.
Good luck with your baby!
2007-12-19 14:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Devon and Paige's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is GROSS,I'm sorry I know it's your mother,Does she have a PROBLEM that she would only shower 2x a month.? try an get someone to talk to her.I wouldn't let her near the baby either ,does she know more germs are carried under the fingernails,an not to even wash her hands.I hope you don't eat any food she prepares.I'm sorry you have to read this it must be awful.Please for her sake talk to a doctor,or someone that might be of help. She needs it.
Good luck
2007-12-19 13:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by Lw's Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So your mom showers twice a month, whether she needs to or not? lol.
Yeah, there is no way I'd let her hold my child, baby's grandmother or not.
That is nasty, I'm sure she's got some kinda nasty things on her body.
My daughter and I both shower daily! No excuses!
(she's 10 months)
2007-12-19 13:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to tell my family and friends that if they didn't wash their hands, they couldn't hold my baby. I also carried around anti-bacterial gel/foam and squirted it in everyone's hands before letting them touch her. Be firm! I also told some people who were sensitive about being told to wash their hands that since my daughter was born during flu season that the doctor told me to have everyone wash their hands. When you mention "doctor" people tend to listen better and not blame you. Good luck!
2007-12-19 13:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by Precious 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
thats discusting. you're definatly doing the right thing. Make her wash her hands before she holds ur baby and DEFINATLY dn't let her smoke around the baby. In the favor and good health of your baby.
2007-12-19 13:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by Ed 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding me? No offense, but your mom sounds GROSS.
I suggest finding some health articles on hygiene.
The handwashing article should be easy to find - preventing disease from your newborn baby.
2007-12-19 13:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
You are right but mom sounds like she has a mental illness, no offense.
2007-12-19 14:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're totally in the right. Does she live with you? or vice versa? Why does she do this?
2007-12-19 13:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by missuaz 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
just tell her
2007-12-19 13:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by terrymom4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋