7 Month Old Just Starting Daycare

Hi K.! I would highly suggest starting the transition about two weeks prior to your actual start at work. Bring your son each day until he builds up to full time care. For instance start the first day with 1 hour then 2 hours and keep increasing until you and he gets used to full time or the hours that you will be working. I found that to be helpful. Also, bring your son to a place that you can trust. If your gut tells you something is wrong, it very well could be. Which ever daycare you select contact the Department of Child and Family and find out if that place has any citations or complaints against them. I found that to be extremely comforting. Lastly, remember that it isn't the quantity of time that you spend with your son but rather the quality! It is hard to go back to work, I know however it is done and it will get easier.

Good luck!
S.

Hello,

Our daughter started at 7 months old as well. We started her at 2 half days a week for a month, then two full days for two weeks , then full time. It was a smooth transition.

Good Luck!

don't worry they start to like it so much they don't want to leave....i started my kids at 3 and half and 18 months. i took them before they actually started i set it up that they could hang out with mom for like and hour then we went home so when they started they already became familer with the surroundings. My son love the place so much he gave me a major problem about going to kindergarden...

Hi K.! It is hard, I'll give you that. I started my daughter in daycare when she was 9 months old. I too was worried sick. My husband and I picked one out and I went with her the first day, going in and out by the afternoon...did it the second and third day too. She was fine, loved it! Loved seeing other little people, then loved seeing the older kids, now loves going and playing with her friends! Alot of it is what we unconciously transfer onto our kids, what we think they will be feeling not going with what they actually feel. Make sure you pick a place you are comfortable with and go with your gut instincts. Everything will be fine and eventually you will have to drag them home because they want to stay and play with other kids! Good luck, please keep me posted.