When I saw this tweet today, I knew I had to write a diatribe. I have lots of opinions on this issue.
Mother in law won't take no for an answer trying to hold newborn only 2 days after birth😬 pic.twitter.com/0hSkPbCyLX
— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) January 6, 2025
A slight caveat ... I am assuming most new grandparents are sane and capable people who did the best job they could as parents and would in no way harm a grandchild. Obviously, there are toxic people who were horrible parents and they should be kept from helpless babies. Moving on. There is no reason this grandmother should be kept from holding her grandchild. Dad of baby should have stepped in and encouraged his wife to let his mother hold the baby and perhaps she could take a quick nap or shower or stretch.
