All Mama's fear for sure ❤ Two is that age where they do a lot of pushing and hitting. But also at that age one of the teacher's biggest jobs is intervening and keeping everyone safe, and teaching them how to use their words to get what they want. This is the class where she and her little friends are going to learn so many important social skills. If you can, voice your concerns to her teacher so she knows to help your girl use her voice ❤

In the daycare I worked in, the teachers in the baby room had the cribs off to one side with the lights dimmed and a sound machine going. Not super dark and the babies could still hear the other kids playing, but hopefully your daycare will have a similar set up. Naps will probably be rough at first while he's getting used to being in a new place ❤

She may have just suggested 1 week for your comfort. I imagine if you ask for more time they'll let you have it 😊

It's so sad and wrong that parents aren't allowed to bring their small kids in and get them settled 😔 It can take kids a good month to adjust to daycare life. I would say stay consistent. If she goes 3 days a week, keep having her go 3 days a week. Drop her off at the same time every day so she can learn what routines will be taking place when she gets there. When little kids know what's next, it's easier for them to relax. If there's something she really loves to do, let her teacher know so she can get her engaged right away and hopefully she'll have a better time. But in general I feel like it does take a month or so to really adjust. It's hard!! ❤

After two months I would definitely worry too 😔 I would check in with his teacher and ask if he's crying all day. If he is, then a plan needs to be made. Whether that's a different tactic to help him feel safe there, or a schedule change, or a totally different daycare, or maybe swapping from daycare to personal nanny. That's up to you.

It's always kind to keep kids home when they're sick. For them, other kids, and the teacher. Unfortunately many parents aren't able to keep their kids home all the time when they're sick. It's super common when kids start daycare that they get sick off and on for the first several months. Daycare is usually a kid's first real exposure to the germs of other kids 😅 its a sucky but true part of starting daycare. I would say if you can, wait til he's well and then get him started. But also expect that he'll probably catch another cold from his little friends soon. Generally daycare allows sick kids if they don't have fever

Awe it's so hard when they're small ❤ I would say maybe an extra pacifier if you want to, but otherwise there's not much extra needed for a 6 month old. Don't be afraid to ask for text updates and if they'll do that for you. From the mom side, it always made me feel better to get a picture of my son while I was away from him. A lot of teachers are willing to do that! I have a video specifically about preparing your baby for daycare in my daycare playlist too if you want to check that out 😊 Good luck mama! It's hard on your heart but it will work out! Praying peace over you this week ❤

That's awesome that you're able to start slow like that 😊 I feel like 1 is a great age to start daycare. They still get to nap and their day is pretty relaxed. They just get to play! Good luck Mama ❤

@@RelatableMotherhood right on hood to hear! Lol I’m a guy too btw 😂

@@japan8o826 Oops lol I'm so sorry!! I always assume it's moms watching my videos. Good luck Dad!!! I'm glad you're here

I'm actually not familiar with the rules for Headstart, I'm sorry! I was mostly a toddler teacher.

I haaaate that they aren't letting parents come in for drop off 😔 it makes things so hard. Hopefully now that he's older he'll be able to understand better this time though. You could even tell him "you're going to hold teachers hand and go to your class and mommy will pick you up later." Just so he knows exactly whats going to happen. Good luck Mama!! He will get used to it over time for sure. It's just a hard transition at first.

As far as drinking milk goes, if he doesn't like it that's totally okay! Make sure his teacher knows and ask that he is given water with meals instead. Double check with your pediatrician, but at his age water during the day should be fine and then he can breastfeed at home. My daughter hates regular milk too and our WIC nutritionist said as long as she eats dairy in other ways (cheese, yogurt, etc.) that it's okay. Again, check with your pediatrician! I'm not a doctor. But that's what I've been told. Being picky with food is super common. If you can communicate the foods he likes with his teacher, do that so she can offer more of those things to him when they're available. Does the daycare allow you to pack food for him? That could be an option too! In general, when kids are around other children and they see them eating new foods, they're more willing to try them too. I had lots of daycare kids who ate things at daycare that they would never eat at home lol! Screen time is not a thing at daycare, but there will be SO MUCH for him to do. He will get used to it and have fun engaging with the toys and with the other kids as time goes on 😊 It's such a big transition, going from being home to being in daycare. Communication between you and his teacher is going to be what gives you some peace of mind 😊 I hope this helps!

@@RelatableMotherhood thank you so much for your response 💓 i would love to take in mind your advice. But I forgot to add. My son is not used have a crowded environment. It’s just me and him, sometimes with his father. Because of this pandemic, we barely gets out. I think it would be really hard for him to adjust to have a noisy crowd. During his nap or sleeping time, he always wakes up instantly whenever he hear noises. This would be one of my biggest problem for him to adjust. 😞

How long has she been going? It's a big change ❤ I imagine she's adjusting to being there still and maybe missing you. I'm a terrible person to ask about sleep training because my kids coslept with me forever lol!! I would say put her in her crib at first every night and then let her come to your bed when she wakes in the night. But that's just me 😊 Good luck Mama!! It's a big lifestyle shift!

That's insane!!

Max of 20

@@RelatableMotherhood it is very hard at times

Over here they have to be 2 1/2 to have 10 of them. Even that is ridiculous.

@@RelatableMotherhood here my class are two To three I have 2 who turned three in February and one who turns two Wednesday

Oh poor buddy ❤❤😔 how long did he attend before you moved him? Unfortunately it can take several days or weeks for kids to really adjust to the new normal. If he's having a super hard time is there a way you can spend the day with him there one day? Or could you start slow and just have him attend for 2 hours a few days a week, and then slowly increase his time there til he feels safe?

You can ask them to call you if he's crying non stop ❤️ make sure you give them pointers for how he likes to be comforted. He might be laid in a crib to cry it out if there are other babies crying and his basic needs are met (fed, changed, attempted soothing isnt working) 😔 That's the reality of one teacher caring for 4 babies. Once other babies are fed and changed, she'd come back to him. Or if he was insanely distraught, she might be able to call in someone to help. At my old daycare we'd go in the baby room on our breaks sometimes to snuggle and help out. Ask for as much communication as they can give you on how he's doing, and do your best to give them all the tools you know of that help him feel safe. It's hard at first ❤️

I think as far as meals go, she's old enough now that the daycare meal schedule should keep her tummy full. They should offer breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. I believe food is served every two hours. My daughter nursed on demand until she was almost 3 and I always worried when she was away from me, but whenever people watched her she was completely fine. At 17 months I imagine nursing is for comfort more than anything. If mom isn't there, she may not even think about it! 😊 naptime might be the big adjustment for her. If she has a binky or a special water bottle maybe, or a lovey she can have at naptime, that could help her settle in. I know it's so so hard and scary to leave your baby when she's never been with anyone else ❤ she's gonna need time to adjust to the new normal. Communicate all your concerns to her teacher so she can help you feel comfortable!