Answered by Bostonmama08 - Jan. 1, 2014 3:37pm
This is a tough one because of a few reasons. One being she is 19 and probably not thinking when it comes to how to be the perfect parent. Is she providing clothes, diapers, etc.....yes, but are they the best....no. She sounds like she needs guidance on how to better bundle the baby and obtain the right size clothes. The whole getting games....he might just be a shy baby....some babies are. He eventually warmed up to you, so that tells me he is capable and might take a while to get comfy in a new setting.
I agree this is a tough one because she's not being the "perfect" parent, but unsure if this warrants Social Services. If he has bruises, is not being fed, has not had a bath in a week, not being provided the essentials....definitely call. But because the mom picked the wrong size clothing and hasn't cut the nails....and doesn't think to bundle him up more....I don't know yet if that's serious enough to make the call. It's for sure a tough one.
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Answered by eag923 - Jan. 1, 2014 3:27pm
I agree with Dakota. I live in southern Georgia & I dress my 2 year old warmer than that in 40 degree weather! It doesn't take any type of experience to know that you protect a child from the elements. You mentioned that social services has already been to the home, so obviously there are a lot of issues going on to start with. I would call, report what you observed, & tell them they might want to follow up on or increase their visitations. Follow your mommy gut on this one. The baby can't be the eyes & ears on what sounds like an unfortunate home life. Good luck!
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Answered by dakotagurrl - Jan. 1, 2014 3:03pm
I disagree with jes, Im sorry but new mom or not, common sense says u bundle a baby up in -20 degree weather. If she can remember to put warm clothes on herself, she can surely figure out that a tiny baby needs to be dressed even warmer. Thats not something u learn with experience, its common sense and she clearly lacks that. I would call...I dont care who it is or how close they are with me, someone needs to stand up for the child. Look at it this way, God forbid, but if something bad, related to any of the issues u have seen now or in the past, happens to that baby, can u live with urself knowing u did nothing becuz u didnt wanna cause drama? I couldnt. At the end of the day its 100% ur choice, do what u can live with.
Best of luck!! =))
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Answered by jes119 - Jan. 1, 2014 2:52pm
I don't think it sounds serious enough for social services. Maybe as a new mom she just needs some advice from someone more experienced and mature. I had my first son a week after I turned 20 and DH and I were clueless! Maybe you can visit her more often for playdates so she can ask you questions.
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Answered by lyssa787 - Jan. 1, 2014 2:22pm
^^^^ To do the right thing here. What do you ladies think? Thank you!!
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