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14 month old and just started daycare

Ke - posted on 08/13/2012 ( 3 moms have responded )

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My son turn 14 month few days ago, and we just started him in daycare today. He will be going 3 days a week, Monday Wednesday and Friday while I am at work. We used to have a nanny coming in, but her schedule does not work out with my work schedule anymore and I want my son (Jacob) in a setting where he can learn more and socializing at the same time.

The first day was not too bad. He didn't cry much, ate well and play well during the day. But when I picked him up, he started crying and hold on to me tight and wouldn't let me go or even to put in down for one second. He also refuses to nap, only nap for half hour in the caretaker's arm.

Now I kind of worried and not sure what to expect when we got next time. Is there anyone here who also just started daycare for their baby? I figure if there is, we can give each other supports by talking about how you feel and how the day went with the little one at the daycare,ect... Or if you have been through this and survived ( obviously ) any tip on how to make it easier for my baby and how should I cope with this transaction would be really appreciated.

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Ke - posted on 08/16/2012

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Girls, thanks for the support! The second day was terrible for Jacob and us. He wouldnt let us go at drop off, after we hand him over to the care taker, he cired. We were told that he refuses to nap. So he only took half hour nap when the caretaker was holding him. He still play well with other kids, but he was not as ease into the class as the first day and he was crying on and off through out the day too. I hope tomorrow will be a better day for him.

Theresa F - hope your daughter will get used to the daycare soon., and please keep us updated.

Theresa - posted on 08/16/2012

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my daughter who is eleven and a half months old just started daycare too. She lays around all the time on her belly and doesn't want to play. The first day she seemed to play a lot more but ever since she hasn't. It seems like a defense mechanism or something. My husband and I are so worried about her because we log on to watch her and she is laying in the middle of the floor while the others are playing. We went to breakfast after the first day and anyone that came up to talk to her-she just started crying and reaching for me-thinking they were going to take her. I'm hoping like you-that these times will pass-very quickly and she will be happy just like your son. I wanted you to know-you're not alone!

Emily - posted on 08/15/2012

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Hi Ke, it can be very hard that first few weeks when your child starts at a daycare. I truly do empathize. Both of my sons started daycare when they were 8-10 weeks old, so they were too young to have to deal with separation anxiety. My advice would be to always let your child see you leave. Don't try to just sneak out. No matter how much it hurts, it's better that they see you leave so they aren't searching for you. Also, the one thing that I had to tell myself to help me get through the day is that he won't remember any of this. Children don't develop memories until at least age 4, so anything before that is something I will remember, not him. I know that doesn't make it all better, but it helps a little. Just know that he is well taken care of, fed, diapered, etc... and that he is safe. That is the most important. I hope this helps. Good luck!

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