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Auntie- dangerous babysitting

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Antonia87 · 04/09/2017 19:55

Hi, I am very close to my auntie who has helped out a great deal with my baby son. She was great with him when he was first born and came and helped out for the first four months. She would sometimes put him to sleep on his front and tried to make him go in a sling which he hated but I was so grateful for the help I didnt say anything, just turned him back the right way and let her carry on. However, she has offered to babysit a couple of times but I now dont feel confident letting her look after him. I caught her co-sleeping with him once, he was under the duvet! She said he was cold! The second time she put a muslin on his face to get him to sleep before he was developmentally ready to remove it himself. She is now offering to babysit again but I dont want to offend her and say no. AIBU? He is now nine months old. Am I being PFB?

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Creatureofthenight · 04/09/2017 20:06

If you feel unable to address her outdated childcare methods, then don't leave her alone with your baby.

Boatmistress17 · 04/09/2017 20:08

Could you give her some up to date leaflets on info that's suggested these days? Maybe have her round to see if she is prepared to follow new guidelines before you leave them together? If she has scope to be a good support to you maybe a second chance on your terms?

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