DSD picking newborn up and putting him back in Moses basket

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Pinkpetal9999 · 02/09/2025 07:19

My DSD (12) was visiting, our newborn is 4 weeks old and still has a delicate neck. I am happy with DSD holding her brother as long as one of us has put him in a position that keeps his neck supported. She will hold him from time to time if we are in another room.

However to my horror the other day I saw her taking him out of his Moses basket and putting him back.

Am I being unreasonable in that I feel that’s a step too far?

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itsobviousright · 02/09/2025 07:25

Its her baby sibling. Did she pick them up safely? If so, whats the issue? At 12, I'm sure she is competent enough to be trusted. Would it be such an issue if it was your own child that was the elder sibling?

itsgettingweird · 02/09/2025 07:25

Visiting? That’s her home!

Also instead of being horrified a 12yo is unsure how to hold her baby birther correctly perhaps teach her? She’s 12. It’s great that she wants to bond with her brother when you only see her as a visitor.

Crazybigtoe · 02/09/2025 07:24

I would expect a 12 year old to be capable of handling a newborn once taught what to do.

But if you feel nervous, then say something.

Strawberries86 · 02/09/2025 07:22

Visiting?

tumblingdowntherabbithole · 02/09/2025 07:22

She’s not a little kid - I think she’s more than capable of knowing how to hold a baby without being supervised every single time.

Duechristmas · 02/09/2025 07:21

Yes, she's 12, not 2

IDontHateRainbows · 02/09/2025 07:20

If you're not comfortable with her holding a newborn then its under supervision only, until baby is older

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