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AIBU to think my sister is overcautious about the new baby?

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ThatShyAnt · 10/09/2026 16:36

My sister won’t let my kids (4 & 2) meet her new son (3 weeks old - her first child) because she is worried about illnesses.
Obviously I would not take my kids to meet him if they were showing any signs of cold etc. but they are perfectly healthy at the moment and unless showing symptoms are no more likely to pass on an illness than anyone else? They are very excited to meet their new cousin.
To me, it seems excessive caution but is she being reasonable? Or should I be worried that she is struggling or something?

OP posts:
nrp2 · 11/09/2026 17:45

ThatShyAnt · 11/09/2026 10:00

I think they’ll be less likely to feel jealous with grandparents if they see him regularly and feel included. They’ve always had grandparents full attention when we’ve been together and I think they will find it hard to share them, especially if they don’t know the baby who is taking their attention away.

Thats your job to manage though- not your sisters

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