Woman is left horrified by her stepdaughter's INSANE list of demands when she offered to babysit her newborn daughter

A woman has been left horrified by her stepdaughter's insane list of demands which were issued when she offered to babysit her newborn daughter. 

The anonymous woman, from the U.S., used the signature 'Regretting It' as she asked for advice from Slate's Dear Prudence column earlier this month.

She explained that her pregnant stepdaughter, who was the breadwinner in her relationship, was keen to return to work immediately after giving birth.

'They don't want to pay for child care and I would be happy to help out but she treats me like I don't have a functional brain,' the submission read. 

The anonymous woman, from the U.S., used the signature 'Regretting It' as she asked for advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence' column (stock image)

The anonymous submission explained that the woman's husband had twin daughters while he was still in college before the couple then welcomed three kids together in their late 30s.

She revealed that she was predominantly a stay-at-home mom, but works flexible hours part time for a family-run company.

The woman then divulged that she had been taken aback after being issued with an extensive list of rules from her stepdaughter following her offer to help out with childcare once the baby arrives.

'I have been emailed basically a book on what I am not allowed to do with the baby — from sleep schedules to how to hand-make organic baby food,' she said. 

'There were footnotes. The baby isn't even here yet.'

She explained that her own youngest child was 11, musing: 'Parenting hasn't changed that much in a decade.

'Our relationship has always been challenging. She, unlike her sister, has never responded well to her parents having their own independent lives.'

The woman claimed her stepdaughter had also 'nearly tanked her relationship with her own mother' before concluding: 'I understand that she is a nervous new mother-to-be, but I am already regretting the offer. My husband insists it will all be fine. I am not so sure.'

She explained that her pregnant stepdaughter, who was the breadwinner in her relationship, was keen to return to work immediately after giving birth (stock image)

Prudence responded to the submission with a thoughtful response that began by urging the woman to have an honest conversation with her stepdaughter.

'Here's what you should say to her: "Before the baby comes, let's have a talk about what it would look like for me to babysit. I want to make sure this is going to be a good fit for both of us, and I hope to avoid any conflict or miscommunication that could stress you out once you become a new mom,"' Prudence said.

The advice columnist suggested that the woman ask appropriate questions about various topics including feeding and schedules.

'You can share your very real concern that you may be unable to meet her expectations, and that there isn't yet a plan for the two of you to resolve any conflicts,' Prudence said.

'It's possible the exchange will be productive.'

Ultimately, Prudence advised that depending on the outcome of the conversation the woman could gently suggest the baby 'might be better off in the hands of a professional' with the offer that she babysit once a week.