Checking up on Baby

Nawd2288 · August 2013

Hey! I've been a lurker for a while now. My baby girl was born on April 27th but I was on the May board since she was due May 7th.

I have a quick question: Do you call to check up on baby everyday if he/she goes to a daycare center? I call once a day but it seems like they are rushing me off the phone and they are annoyed. I totally get it...they're trying to take care of the babies. But what are your thoughts?

I feel the need to know how my baby has been, especially around mid-day. I'll probably do it anyway but I would love your opinions:)

CrazyMary77 · August 2013

I don't have my LO in daycare, but I would call, too. I call when I leave her with my mom for a few hours lol! It's a shame that you get that negative vibe from them. I'm sure they get calls a lot from parents checking in, so they should be used to it. Plus, I would not give two sh!ts if they were annoyed, I'd keep calling!

fireflyz56 · August 2013

Our babies have the same birthday!

I call after a couple of hours every time I leave DD with my MIL. I would do the same if she was in daycare. You have a right to know how she is doing throughout the day.

Angela814 · August 2013

DD3 is home with me, but DD1 and DD2 were both in daycare as infants. I never called to check on them. DCP really didn't have time to talk to me with all the other babies they had to take care of.

Kate_C · August 2013

I call the first day with a new provider or if something is out of the ordinary, like I'm concerned LO is getting sick. Otherwise we get a notebook at the end of the day that summarizes eating, naps, diapers and activities. I also figure the DCP is busy with the kids during the day, so I don't call to check in. But if that is something you feel is necessary, I'd talk to your DCP and see if maybe there is a good time you could kind of schedule a call so it doesn't interfere with lunch/naps/etc.

mmullin13 · August 2013

My LO has been in daycare since July and I still call everyday. I usually call about a half hour after I know he should have had his first bottle, so I can see how he ate. They are use to me calling everyday and don't seem to mind. He is only there 4-6 hours a day but I still feel the need to call.

PepperBug · August 2013

I called with each of my kids around mid-day if there was a reason to. With my son, he wasn't taking bottles well, so I called for the first few weeks to see how he was doing (and if he hadn't eaten much, I went over to the center to nurse him). With my daughter, I called for the first few days to make sure she was taking her bottles and medication ok. But so long as everything is going well, I don't call. If I have a concern, I usually discuss it with the providers or the director while I'm at the center and follow up as needed.

My personal thought on this is that if all of the parents called once a day just to check up on their baby, that would be 12 calls they would have to field every day for no reason. I would rather they spend that time focusing on the babies.

bibby32714 · August 2013

My LO is in inhome daycare. I texted her everyday about lunchtime for the first few weeks. She would get back to me when she could. SOmetimes it was right away sometimes it was an hour later. I figured she was busy. Now I only text occasionally.

I would see if that is an option...if someone could text or email you with a check in?

AAAHinkley · August 2013

I run the infant/toddler room at my daycare and I tell new parents to call. I never want them to feel like they can't, but I do say if we are busy we just don't answer and will call back when we can.
I would want to know what's going on...now if your child was say 3 and you still called every day it might be a little much.
It may just depend on your daycare if it bothers them or not. But my thoughts are they are taking care of your kid, you are paying for the service, you should be able to call if you want.

charlies-angel · August 2013

I only called the first week with DD. After that, I only called if something specific was happening that day (fussy, new food, runny nose, etc). I'll probably do the same for DS when he starts. For me, a daily call would be unnecessary, but if you feel you want to call I think you should go ahead. I don't think you should expect a long conversation though. I'd rather have them interacting with kids than talking to parents on the phone. But a quick check in should be fine.

Nawd2288 · August 2013

Thanks everyone!

arschm02 · August 2013

Like @AAAHinkley I also run the infant room at our center. I am never bothered when new parents call to check on their chid. However, if you are getting the vibe that they are rushing you, maybe email may be a better choice. Some of our parents have done this in the past and some times it is easier for the center director to send an email about how your child's day is going so we can continue to play and care for the children in the room. Also, then the email can maybe be sent at a slightly more convenient time. Otherwise, keep calling. It is your right as a parent and they should accept that

shadysladyWed98470 · August 2013

My LO is attending an in home daycare and I do get a written report everyday. But I also text her on my lunch everyday just to check. At least with a text she can respond when convenient for her since she is tending to other children, not just mine.

JSS1002 · August 2013

I called the first couple of days, and now I call if he had a weird night or day before. But my daycare uses an app to track everything (bottles, diapers, naps, cereal, mood, activities, drop off / pick up), so I never feel like I need to call. It is really nice. They sometimes snap pics of him and upload so I can see what he's up to. :-)

JanessLynn · August 2013

I don't use daycare, but I would call. I wouldn't care if they tried to rush me off the phone or not.. If I wanted to know how my baby was doing I wouldn't hesitate for a second to call!

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