I'm looking for ideas from experienced grandparents.
Our daughter had our first grandson a month ago. We went down for the birth and then again this past week. I want to help and try to cook or run grocery errands. I'd do any cleaning or laundry she wanted and she knows that. We live in Michigan, they live in North Carolina.
Getting used to the baby is another thing. All babies soothe differently. My daughter and SIL are trying to figure out what works best with baby. Daughter has an app schedule on her phone. Swaddling with receiving blankets has been replaced with zip or velcro swaddles.
Baby is a big boy. Born at 9 lbs. and weighs 11 at a month. He is definitely gaining and doctor says he's doing fine and head movement compares to 4 month old. Still, in a call today my daughter was overwhelmed. She just wants to get his wants and needs figured out so their days run smoothly and on schedule.
I have vague recall of what it was like in the first month. From what we can remember the car seat and stroller were lifesavers for us when baby was fussy. I seem to recall that the baby carrier worked well so I could go for a walk and soothe baby at same time.
So how can I help? All thoughts welcome.
Our daughter had our first grandson a month ago. We went down for the birth and then again this past week. I want to help and try to cook or run grocery errands. I'd do any cleaning or laundry she wanted and she knows that. We live in Michigan, they live in North Carolina.
Getting used to the baby is another thing. All babies soothe differently. My daughter and SIL are trying to figure out what works best with baby. Daughter has an app schedule on her phone. Swaddling with receiving blankets has been replaced with zip or velcro swaddles.
Baby is a big boy. Born at 9 lbs. and weighs 11 at a month. He is definitely gaining and doctor says he's doing fine and head movement compares to 4 month old. Still, in a call today my daughter was overwhelmed. She just wants to get his wants and needs figured out so their days run smoothly and on schedule.
I have vague recall of what it was like in the first month. From what we can remember the car seat and stroller were lifesavers for us when baby was fussy. I seem to recall that the baby carrier worked well so I could go for a walk and soothe baby at same time.
So how can I help? All thoughts welcome.