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at what age should you involve others to take care of your baby?

my daughter is 3mths going on 4mths and my sister has a 3 yrs old daughter. My sister just changed her job and no longer has Mondays off, she use to take her daughter to school on this day. She ask me to take my niece for her, i told her I would think about cause in the morning my baby girl can have her moments. My daughter was premature, she has been doing extremely well, thank God. At this point i'm not ready to leave my little girl with anyone (my aunt) and i don't want to take her to class where she can get sick from other kids. i rather not if i don't have to. i just feel like my sis should have thought about that before changing her job, about her daughter and school and not just assuming that i would say yes. i would love to take my niece but i have to trust my feeling. my sis believes that when i'm ready to go back to work, it would be extremely hard for me to leave my girl with my aunt. i don't believe so cause, my aunt is family and not a stranger, and i bring my baby girl around the family all the time.

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avatarRebecca
# of Thumbs Up Received (14)		 Hi: There isn't one right answer to the childcare question. We all do what we think is best for our own families to meet our needs. What's right for your sister and her 3-year-old might not be right for you and your baby. If you're not comfortable caring for both kids, say so. But I would consider trying the arrangement for an hour or two—you might be surprised to find it easier and better than you'd imagined. Babies love watching preschoolers do their thing, and most little girls adore babies. Your niece could end up being a great help!

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