Book Recommendation for New Grandparents?

[Anonymous]

My parents are asking a lot of questions and they see DH and I consuming a ton of books about babies, new borns, parenting, etc. and they asked if there is a book that is geared more towards grandparents.

I tried searching and didn't find anything that really jumped out to me. I think it would be good if the book started with the basics of modern grand parenting including everything from how to be helpful in the first few days (i.e. when coming over clean up, bring food etc.), how to medically prepare (TDAP/No kisses/etc.), and how to financially prepare (529s/UTMA's, etc.)?

Any book you've found helpful that I can recommend or buy for them would be greatly appreciated.

[Anonymous]

No kisses from grandparents? Funding college?

You need something that talks more about current safety precautions: car seats, back to sleep, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No kisses from grandparents? Funding college?

You need something that talks more about current safety precautions: car seats, back to sleep, etc.

All that too. What book do you rec?

[Anonymous]

Telling grandparents they can't kiss their grandchild is a mean and cruel decision. You are going to want and expect free childcare from them and this is a good way to create anger and resentment.

Newborns have been being kissed by grandparents since time began and the human race has thrived.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Telling grandparents they can't kiss their grandchild is a mean and cruel decision. You are going to want and expect free childcare from them and this is a good way to create anger and resentment.

Newborns have been being kissed by grandparents since time began and the human race has thrived.

My parents are great about both giving lots of free childcare, helping with 529 AND most importantly keeping my babies healthy. There are some great grandparents out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Telling grandparents they can't kiss their grandchild is a mean and cruel decision. You are going to want and expect free childcare from them and this is a good way to create anger and resentment.

Newborns have been being kissed by grandparents since time began and the human race has thrived.

My parents are great about both giving lots of free childcare, helping with 529 AND most importantly keeping my babies healthy. There are some great grandparents out there.

I mean, if I requested my mom not kiss my babies, she would do it, because she loves us, but that really sounds nuts.

[Anonymous]

The baby kissers have to calm down. Many families on this earth aren't big on kissing babies. My parents are loving and caring, and came to help us during the newborn period, but didn't kiss our newborns. They held them in DS and DD in their arms, changed their diapers, pushed the stroller, etc. But kissing isn't a need for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Telling grandparents they can't kiss their grandchild is a mean and cruel decision. You are going to want and expect free childcare from them and this is a good way to create anger and resentment.

Newborns have been being kissed by grandparents since time began and the human race has thrived.

My parents are great about both giving lots of free childcare, helping with 529 AND most importantly keeping my babies healthy. There are some great grandparents out there.

This.

Also no kissing typically means on the face or hands. My mom only kissed my daughter on the top of her head and yet loved and cherished her grandmother role.

[Anonymous]

Why not just read the same books you’re reading? Then you will all be on the same page, so to speak. 😀

Congrats on your new baby! Be kind to your parents and avoid even the slightest appearance of condescension- they raised you and you’re doing pretty well. Parenting is a long journey, best to keep people on your side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The baby kissers have to calm down. Many families on this earth aren't big on kissing babies. My parents are loving and caring, and came to help us during the newborn period, but didn't kiss our newborns. They held them in DS and DD in their arms, changed their diapers, pushed the stroller, etc. But kissing isn't a need for them.

Changing diapers, wet or dirty. is the job of parents or paid help.

[Anonymous]

I can’t believe that someone would give their parents a book stating that they should help clean when coming over, not kiss the baby, and save money for their college. Wow.

[Anonymous]

Not a book, although they might have book suggestions, but the More Than Grand website has good articles and an email newsletter geared towards grandparents.