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My son has been in daycare since he was six weeks and he’s now almost 5 months. I went with a facility instead of a home daycare. The transition was hard because you just never know how other people will treat your child. So far no concerns. My son is attached to me so when I pick him up, he’s still very excited to see me.
@Titiana so even though he’s been in daycare since he was 6 week old , he still loves his momma so much ? and you never went thru a weird disconnect phase with him 😭 I know it sounds silly but I worry
I never went through a weird disconnect. The bond we created during those 6weeks, I believe helped with that. I do believe it was harder on the daycare provider than me. He would cry in the beginning a lot because he missed me.
I used to work in an infant room (2-6 months) at a Montessori. All the babies recognized there parents and were excited to see them every time. I loved all the babies that came through, even the difficult ones. Never did we let a baby just cry all day, the first few days for them can be tough though but once the babies get on the schedule and are used to it, I found they really enjoyed school time and the socialization with other babies.
My baby started daycare yesterday and I was sad. I’m not back at work yet but she had to go so we don’t lose the spot. I think of it as beneficial because she’s gonna develop social skills and seeing the other kids walk and crawl will make her want to do it sooner than later. She’s only 3 months. Honestly I’ve seen a difference in the one day she’s been there. Did tummy time on the floor for the first time before daycare and she was bawling her ass off then yesterday I tried again and she was smiling and no complaining or crying. Ur baby won’t forget u. U see them everyday and u get two days with them for the whole day. Don’t want to jump for joy but her being at daycare actually gave me some time for myself to relax and do things without having to drag her around especially now that it’s cold. Her facility is also great. I can stop by whenever or call and they take pictures.
@Madeline thank you 🥹 this helps calm my mind
@Jody I hope to find a center like that then ! I haven’t had anyone say anything about being able to just stop by or receiving pictures
@kel it’s a military daycare idk if it’s like that in the civilian world
Following as well. My baby isn't born yet but I will have a similar situation where my baby will go to daycare at 2 months and I'm already worried and guilty and he's not even here yet until April.