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Newborn and smokers in the home

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Shabzxx · 16/03/2025 11:06

My partner's elderly father is living with us at the moment, this is likely to be the case for several months. He smokes but in the garden outside the house. I'm pregnant and due next month and extremely worried about the potential impact on my baby. I've asked my partner to discuss at least having a coat he leaves outside or something when he smokes so he doesn't smell of smoke when coming back in. He also has an uncle who smokes who visits a few times a week, I don't think I can ask him to bring a coat and not sure how best to approach this...my partner has assured me he'll speak to them both but still hasn't, is it better for me just to approach them both directly at this stage?

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thepariscrimefiles · 16/03/2025 11:16

It sounds as though your partner is putting off speaking to his dad and his uncle so I think it would be reasonable for you to do it.

Having a smoker living in your house when you have a new born baby sounds really stressful. Is there anywhere else that your partner's father could live while your baby is very young?

How often does the uncle visit? Does he need to visit so often? You and your baby should be the priority here.

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