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tips for helping LO adjust to daycare at gym?

kimolykimoly
in February 2011 Moms

Hey ladies,

We are trying out a one-week membership at our YMCA because they offer daycare. DS is used to being only with DH or myself, since I am really fortunate to only work part-time right now, which we can work around DH's teaching schedule. So, DS cried for 10 minutes last night (the limit), so they came and got DH (I was in Zumba, which was SO fun!) This morning I tried taking DS again, since he's in a better mood in the mornings. He made it about 30 minutes and then was really tired so wouldn't stop crying. In fact, he fell asleep as soon as I put him in the car. I was wondering why that didn't occur to them to try to put him to sleep, but maybe I should bring his carseat in next time? Maybe I need to be really specific with the ladies about where he's at in his schedule? Any tips would be greatly recommended.

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Re: tips for helping LO adjust to daycare at gym?

  • christyp80christyp80

    I would definitely try to get him there when he's in a good mood, and when it's his "playtime".  I'm sure they have lots of toys for him to play with--will he stay occupied by a brand new toy(s) for an hour while you guys work out?

    Also, can you hang out in there for a little bit to let him get adjusted?  Absolutely take his carseat in so he has a familiar place to sleep.  What helps to calm him when he's upset?  I would treat daycare at the gym like any other daycare, especially if you're going to be taking him there frequently.  The sitters need information on what works with him, where he is in his schedule, etc. especially while they are getting to know him and he's getting to know them.

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    At our gym, the daycare workers are the gym employees. They def aren't childcare specialists. The one never took my LO out of the car seat for the whole 45 min and by the time I got her she was wailing-out of boredom. Not sure why she wouldn't think to pick my baby up. The other time they entertained her by holding her up to see the tv cartoons....I plan on giving them specific instructions next time, such as pick her up if she gets antsy, this is how you play with a 4 month old, etc. It may seem like obvious childcare basics but don't expect anything out of them. Bring a few carseat toys or something and tell them exactly how to deal with your LO and hopefully that will help!
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    imageJacqui105:
    At our gym, the daycare workers are the gym employees. They def aren't childcare specialists. The one never took my LO out of the car seat for the whole 45 min and by the time I got her she was wailing-out of boredom. Not sure why she wouldn't think to pick my baby up. The other time they entertained her by holding her up to see the tv cartoons....I plan on giving them specific instructions next time, such as pick her up if she gets antsy, this is how you play with a 4 month old, etc. It may seem like obvious childcare basics but don't expect anything out of them. Bring a few carseat toys or something and tell them exactly how to deal with your LO and hopefully that will help!

    I really think you're right! They are NOT daycare specialists. My DS was just tired, and they didn't get it. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to bring in outside toys. Sigh...

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    imagekimoly:

    imageJacqui105:
    At our gym, the daycare workers are the gym employees. They def aren't childcare specialists. The one never took my LO out of the car seat for the whole 45 min and by the time I got her she was wailing-out of boredom. Not sure why she wouldn't think to pick my baby up. The other time they entertained her by holding her up to see the tv cartoons....I plan on giving them specific instructions next time, such as pick her up if she gets antsy, this is how you play with a 4 month old, etc. It may seem like obvious childcare basics but don't expect anything out of them. Bring a few carseat toys or something and tell them exactly how to deal with your LO and hopefully that will help!

    I really think you're right! They are NOT daycare specialists. My DS was just tired, and they didn't get it. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to bring in outside toys. Sigh...

    I sometimes wonder if I'm being a bad mom by leaving her with them lol. Gotta lose this baby weight sometime though. Hopefully they'll work it out so you can keep workin out! Good luck!
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