You might be able to find used baby gear in relatively good shape at yard sales or children's consignment stores for significantly less money. There also are many new gadgets to help keep babies safe around the house. For instance, you probably didn't have soft faucet covers to protect them in the bathtub, or kitchen drawer and cabinet catches to keep them away from knives and cleaning products. Your children can help you become familiar with some of the simple items you can buy to baby-proof your home. Don't feel guilty if your happiness at hearing the news of impending grandparenthood also is tinged with sadness.
Many people associate becoming a grandparent with growing old.
Perhaps you don't feel old enough or ready to be a grandparent yet. It's normal to have mixed feelings. Rest assured, when your grandchild arrives, you'll be thrilled to be a grandparent. And today, grandparents don't have to wear glasses or have gray hair to earn the title. Maybe you've had laser surgery and prefer to be blonde.