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Starting Daycare

steelerbaby29steelerbaby29 member
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My son will be starting daycare in about a month. He will be 7 months old when he starts.  Besides a couple hours of shopping by myself once in awhile, he has been with me everyday since he was born. He will only be going to daycare 3 days a week, but it will be for almost 10 hours a day. I am very blessed and have found a wonderful in home daycare and there is only a couple other children and a baby that is 1 month younger than my son who will be there on his days. I'm worried the transition will be very hard for him since he has been with me, so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips or advice on how to make this smooth for him and me. I have thought about taking him there a couple days a week for a few hours before I start back to work so he can get used to the daycare but I'm wondering if that is even helpful for him. I was also thinking about writing down his eating/napping schedule, and things he likes. I figured that would be helpful for the daycare.
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  • aibreanaibrean member
    Definitely eating and napping info is beneficial. We started ours at 3mo and she is a 3x weeker too. We have her blanket from home and toy there so it's familiar. I would say slow introduction is a good idea, especially since this can be a scared of strangers stage and your approval and demeanor will help.
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  • VPGIRL06VPGIRL06 member
    I think transitioning is good. Maybe start with a couple days where YOU and him stay there for ah our, so he is used to environment. Then the next week leave him there 1-2x for a couple hours (maybe once around nap time so you can see how he does?). i would DEFINITELY write down his schedule, maybe bring a comfort object and some toys of his.
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  • Carnation77Carnation77 member
    Start with a few hours at a time and build up.  You might be surprised how much your LO likes being around other kids.
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  • steelerbaby29steelerbaby29 member
    Thanks for the tips! Now any advice for making it easier on momma..lol. I've been so lucky to be home with him this long, and it's only 3 days a week, but I am already starting to get extremely sad over having to go back to work.
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  • cMichelle0423cMichelle0423 member
    Make sure you give the child care provider as much info about the baby as you can. Eating, sleeping, what makes them happy, how they like to be soothed, etc.

    As for you, keep dropping him off short and sweet. Yes I know its hard, but the quicker you leave, the quicker y'all can get over the initial reaction to leaving each other. The longer you stay, the more upset he'll be, which in turn will only make you more upset! Unless you get lucky and have a baby who's okay with strangers lol

    Either way you'll both get used to it!! Good luck to you both!!!
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  • jschmidt6jschmidt6 member
    My 4 month old is in daycare full time so I'm super jealous you are only sending yours 3 days a week!!! Anyways I always feel better when the DC documents all his naps, diaper changes, feedings, activities, etc on their daily take-home "infant gram" It reassures me he is being well cared for. You should ask for that.

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