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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous[b]]I think I'd say something like "holding Baby can't be good for your arthritis, especially since Baby is growing so much recently[/b]!" Then find a way to seat baby so grandma can interact easily (a high chair?) and make that the default. You didn't say how young the baby is, but I'm guessing only a few months? Soon, Baby can "prefer to lie on a mat" or "want to be free to sit on the floor."

I'll also point out that kids don't need to be babysat by their grandparents to feel close to them. Heck, they don't even need physical contact! You are not damaging their relationship if you set reasonable boundaries based on your MIL's physical limits. (Of course, you don't have to say why she's not babysitting unless you want to. You can just choose not to have her babysit.)[/quote]

NO, I would not start off like that. MIL would deny and dismiss it. Take the lead of 21:48 and be as direct and calm as possible. This has to be about a decision that you and DH have made. It's not a conversation or a debate. You are simply stating information about what will and what will not happen regarding the handling of the baby. [/quote]

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