Permissibility of another family member buying for Aqeeqah

Question

Assalamualaykum Mufti
Is the aqeeqa of ones child the sole responsibility of the parents or can another family member pay half the costs of the aqeeqa?
Do you have to be present when the aqeeqa is taking place,(including the baby)?

zd · Answer

1) Another family member can assist in payment.
2) No