Advantages to daycare?

tortuga47 · April 2013

Hi ladies. I'm a WAHM and I'm struggling. DH travels Monday - Friday and sometimes Saturday. To make ends meet, I MUST work 20-25 hrs per week but 30 or more is preferable. Right now, I'm taking care of DS and working during naps (he's a 30 min cat napper so that isn't easy) and waking up at 5 am and staying up past his bedtime to try and squeeze in what I can. When DH is home, I try and have him watch him for a few hours on the weekend. I'm feeling completely overwhelmed and DH and I have absolutely no time for each other. I looked into a daycare center across the street and am thinking of enrolling DS two full days a week. I think just being able to concentrate for two full days would alleviate a lot of stress and let me actually get some sleep at night and allow some weekend hours for family time versus always trying to work when I'm not with DS. Sorry to ramble. For all you ladies with babies in daycare, what are your likes and dislikes? Advantages? Disadvantages? TIA for your opinions.

Tennis Chick · April 2013

Likes: regular hours, no closing for vacations,if someone is sick, etc. (like in-home), socialization with other kiddo's his age. I also read somewhere in-home daycare have a significantly higher risk of SIDS vs. daycare centers.
Dislikes: he does get

kescalera · April 2013

It sounds like two days a week at daycare will not only provide him with some social interaction, our LO absolutely loves being around other kids, but could also save your marriage and sanity. Go for it. Only downside would be if the extra cost adds more

rjeller32 · April 2013

Likes: Social interaction with other babies/kids, rounded learning environment, helped to put my LO on a sleep schedule, and helped teach sign language. Free time to work and clean,notified me as a third person opinion if they noticed any development i

babygirlva2013 · April 2013

This is our situation. DH works from home and and I work out of the home. The original plan was for DD to be home with him, but when we realized that she was a catnapper, we figured that wouldn't work. So we put her in daycare for 2 days a week, like you

vettymama · April 2013

kescalera:
It sounds like two days a week at daycare will not only provide him with some social interaction, our LO absolutely love

g8trkim · April 2013

I took a 9 month maternity leave with this child. Since we're only on one income we took DS out of daycare until I go back to work. I HATE that he's not at daycare anymore. Though I try to make sure he gets lots of time with other kids and we do education

tortuga47 · April 2013

babygirlva2013:
This is our situation. DH works from home and and I work out of the home. The original plan was for DD to be h

tortuga47 · April 2013

Thank you all for the input! I really appreciate it.

ChristyML · April 2013

My son is not in daycare, but I used to work at one for 3.5 years, and if I did need to put DS in daycare this is what my likes and dislikes would be (compared to no daycare at all)

Likes: Social interaction, and a b

tortuga47 · April 2013

ChristyML:

Just something to think about: If you are just making ends meet, can you really afford daycare? I'm n

southernbear · April 2013

I believe that if you find a good care option, there are many benefits. I love our "baby school." She gets to socialize with babies her age in a safe, fun, and stimulating environment with adults that care about her. Disadvantages are exposure to germs, m

samiam052 · April 2013

My mom watches my LO 3 days and week and he goes to daycare 2 days a week. You probably have thought of this but it's worth mentioning that if you do decide to do daycare I would recommend making it two days in a row. I really think this helps with con

shannsa1 · April 2013

Mine started daycare at 8 weeks of age. Likes: that he is building up his immune system now so that once he starts pre-K he won't miss school as much (hopefully!). He is learning how to interact with other children and how to be away from mommy a

ThatWasAHoot · April 2013

I am a SAHM, but I had my son in daycare before and honestly, he loved it. He loved the kids, the interaction, etc. He always was busy and I could tell he enjoyed himself. The only issue for us was that he was constantly sick so I was ou

oneyedsally · April 2013

My LO is 15 weeks and she started daycare two weeks ago. Some of this could just be from turning 3 months old but I feel like she has really settled down.

Likes:

Interaction with other kids - She is very curious and loves to watch th

NicoleWI · April 2013

A lot depends on your daycare, and on your personality. I was never super thrilled with having DD in daycare, but on the WM board, I am definitely in the minority. Most people seem to love their daycare. I was OK with it as she got older--just when we

tortuga47 · April 2013

oneyedsally:
My LO is 15 weeks and she started daycare two weeks ago. Some of this could just be from turning 3 months old but

tevagirl · April 2013

We use an in-home provider, she has 4 other kids there while Ella is there. She keeps notes on all the kids - eating, sleeping, diaper changes, etc. We get a take home sheet everyday. She is super good about keeping the bigger kids aw

mben1119 · April 2013

DS has been in a day care center since he was 10 weeks old. I love it, and it is amazing for him.

Likes: He is learning so much-songs, identifying items, how to interact with other children and caregivers, and so much more. He is exposed to diffe

laurakaz13 · April 2013

We LOVE DD's daycare. She is excited to go there every single day.

Likes: Social interaction, learning games, playing with kids in group settings, learning to share, healthy well-balanced meals, wonderful teachers, great nap schedule

albjag · April 2013

Advantages: you can work, he gets socialization and will go to anyone who watches him- no stranger anxiety, he'll interact with kids his age, I have professionals taking care of him so I don't have to worry about him,

Disadvantages: c

CurlyQ284 · April 2013

I love my daycare. Love love love it. DS does art projects with his teacher. I get lots of finger painted stuff. They are huge on stimulation, he is constantly exploring things, lots of hands on stuff to feel textures etc. My SIL WAH with my 8 month

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