Most grandparents genuinely want to help. They share advice to feel useful, stay connected, or pass on what worked for them. But some of yesterday’s “wisdom” is no longer safe or relevant today.
It’s stinking hot. You are sweaty so is your baby. He keeps grizzling and signalling that he wants more ‘boobie’ . He’s obviously thirsty so you wonder, should I give him a drink of water?
Not only do you not need to offer your baby water in hot weather but it ca...