Daycare procedures...

AimeeSue02 · August 2013

So today was LO's first day at daycare. I was pretty emotional, but managed to keep from crying until I got into my car. LO ended up having a great day, only fussed when trying to be put down, but I digress....

I noticed them changing a little boy this morning and they used baby powder. My baby class said to NOT use baby powder anymore because LOs can breath in the fine particles and it is not good for their lungs. I know people probably still use it, but I thought it was common knowledge now and most do not. I would rather they didn't use powder - she hasn't had a rash yet anyway! (Knock on wood). So tomorrow I will say something.

I guess my post is about feeling like THAT mom....the picky one that is going to micromanage the teachers to death. But I'm sorry...I don't want that used on her! Oh AND....you don't shake breastmilk lady. Swirl please. This is an accredited daycare, very well regarded. I know we pay them and they should do as we want, but I guess I a little surprised at the things I feel are outdated or individuals who are uninformed.

Are there things your DCs do that you don't like, or consider outdated? What have you done about it? Said something or pick your battles?

jayro10 · August 2013

We haven't started daycare yet but I will absolutely be "that mom" who speaks up about what I do and don't want to happen in regards to my child.
On the other hand, maybe they just don't know because no one has told them (swirling vs. shaking breastmilk.) To be honest, I didn't know that until a few weeks ago. So yes, I would say something so that they definitely know, and even if they did already know, I would be reiterating my wishes regarding my child.

sarajim06 · August 2013

Our daycare ended up giving LO 6 oz of breast milk at one time right before I picked him up (I wanted him hungry when I got there so he would nurse when I got home). The next day I told them that he is not to have more than 4 oz per bottle and they've listened since. It helps that I freeze milk in 4 oz bags.

Definitely tell them what you want but I understand you not wanting to be "that" mom

sarajim06 · August 2013

Oh and this daycare is where DS1 has gone for 4 years so I felt very comfortable talking to them about it.

Karicomo · August 2013

I think u should always be "that" mom, especially if u have a feeling. With DS1, he went to daycare at 7 months after being watched by gma for 4 months. Our 4th day there, his bottle of breast milk was fed to another baby! That wad the one and only week we went there. It was a center that had rules and such but from day 1 there were little things that i noticed but didnt say anything.

AimeeSue02 · August 2013

Thanks ladies! Glad to know there are other moms that are *THOSE* moms. ;-) It just kinda gave me a weird feeling inside, that they don't do things "by the book." KWIM? Like....what else is going on that I'm not seeing.....but, I'm sure it is also FTM feelings.

brandi3207 · August 2013

I work at a day care center. Definitely talk to the teachers about not using powder on your lo. Since parents provide diaper cream or powder we use what the parents provide. I would assume its the same for your center. Everything must be labeled with child's name and own container. I follow any instructions parents give and make note for other staff as well. I feel that there is always a reason for a parents request. I actually had a parent that requested powder to be used instead of cream. Just recently I heard a co-worker being informed that you are not supposed to shake breast milk. They genuinely didn't know this information and now know they shouldn't.

snowgirl427 · August 2013

I don't use daycare but encourage you to speak up when it's regarding your LO! Who cares what they think, it's your baby.

Now I say that of course but also say you should handle it with decorum etc. PPs suggestion of asking the question was very good! (Ie: I noticed that powder was being used on a baby. I'd prefer powder isn't used on LO. Is this something I need to let his teachers know or is it standard not to use powder? )

AllieAGame · August 2013

Definitely speak up! I don't know why giving reasonable instruction for the care of your child would be considered a "one of THOSE moms" situation. You are a client- as long as you are reasonable and respectful, there is no reason why you can't say something that relates to the care of your child.

From reading the last few daycare posts, it seems like a lot of moms have an "Us vs. Them" attitude toward their daycare providers. If you feel that way, maybe you are using the wrong type of DC.

Also, remember that as new moms we are doing a LOT of recent research into the care and handling of new babies. This information changes all the time! While DC providers do need to be conscious of staying on top of things, they may need help from new moms to know what the current trends are. I'm sure they want to keep your child healthy and happy too!

rebaann · August 2013

The only things I've said something about so far are cloth diaper related (not Velcroed tight enough and to not use diaper cream unless I provide it) because the provider has never used them before and there is a bit of a learning curve.

Angela183 · August 2013

What is the reason behind not shaking breast milk?

TradeMama · August 2013

I agree don't worry about being "that mom". I worked at a daycare for six years in high school/college and if parents are "particular" you are definitely extra careful to do what they want.

For my kids, I've been "that parent" more times than I can count. So far with LO, I've only complained once-- about them using someone else's diaper on him and it leaking. But there are other things that irk me... not things that they do wrong, but procedures that in my mind, aren't so practical. For example, at our daycare, you have to label everything... EVERYTHING. Even LO's clothes. That he's wearing. Labeling your baby feels weird... and how do you label baby socks (with a first and last name, in such a way that won't scratch or irritate his skin)? For diaper rash cream, I had to have a doctor's note.... which was annoying, because it was just OTC cream to apply "as needed". I had my DH sign the note. And I always get notes home to bring more bibs and clothes when I just put a stack of them in his diaper bag.

So, I think with this kid I've done pretty good at picking my battles... but I worked in a daycare when I was younger enough to see some HUGE mistakes made with people's kids, and for that reason, if something bothers me, I always speak up.

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