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My mominlaw insists that she will look after my kid when I go for work. But I dont whether the child shld be put in a creche. I think that will not make him dependent on one person, especially when the granny is away. So, I dont know what decision to take. yssubramanyam replied. it is always good to keep the child under elderly guidance. Nidhi replied. Not a single mom in law can feel that they own their grandchild, all they feel is affection. They are alone in their old age they need some attention and i think if grandma wants to look after the kid then do it every other day. Keep the kid in day care every other day. Lets think about our mothers, how they long for their grand child. jayanti replied. keep your baby in a creche. rajani replied. Your mominlaw must be feeling affectionate towards the child. It is perfectly natural. But, that does not mean you latch on the baby to her. She has a right to spend het time her own way. So, strike a golden mean. And ask her to take charge for the early part of the mornings and late evenings. In this way, you will keep her happy and the baby emotionally self-reliant. sabala replied. Some time in the creche is very important. He should know about the ways of the other children. He should know how to deal with toughies and normals. So, although it is good that your sasuji has offered her time, let him not get used to only people at home. shubha replied. I envy you for the fact that your mominlaw wants to after your baby. Mine just refused to take the responsibility. But jokes apart, just try to see that your mom-in-law does not get possessive with your kid. She must have him but not own him.