My in-laws are coming to stay with me for a month and I am a little worried. I have my baby on a schedule - meals, baths, play, sleep. This allows me to work and have some quality time with my husband. However, my in-laws like my daughter to have a routine more aligned with theirs -- she should nap when they nap, then stay up late so that they can have more time with her. They are lovely people - but i really don't want her schedule to be upset. How can I speak with them about this?

Mummy of 1 fun loving little lady

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I think you should be honest with them about what you think and that it is better for their grandchild to stick to an established routine. Maybe during a causal dinner, just chit chat with them and let them know the benefits of having a routine such as baby will be less cranky when she follows routine and have sufficient nap time. I believe your in laws will want their grandchild to be healthy and happy.

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Home Random Talk my in laws are coming to stay with me for a month next week and i am a little worried i have my baby on a schedule meals baths play sleep all happen at fixed times this allows me to work and have some quality time with my husband however my in laws like my daughter to have a routine more aligned with theirs she should nap when they nap then stay up late so that they can have more time with her they are lovely people and very supportive but i really dont want her schedule to