Replies to 'Daycare/Babysitters/Nannies'

Quote From: jettav

Obviously, society believes little ones that young are old enough for day care as most of them accept children starting at 6 weeks old. This is really something that you as a parent can decide on, you know your child better then any one and if this is the direction that you are looking at then you need to make sure you check out the centers around you and get as much info about them as possible, make sure there is an open door policy meaning that you can stop by anytime even unexpected and know the state regulations and teacher/child ratio. Some kids adjust well and others have a harder time with it. I don't know what your daily schedule looks like, whether you are a working mom or stay at home mom but there are places with play groups where you and your child can go together and it can be a good thing, I have experienced this as well as with story times at the library and getting involved in mom's groups and church groups, there are alot of options, it is just a matter of looking into them and figuring out what would work with your child and what you are comfortable in doing. My children have not gone to daycare and they have no problem socializing at all, my little one is a little shy at times but only at people that she does not know which is a good thing I think and she is more on the wuieter side just like her daddy, very social and energetic but a little shy at times, nothing wrong with shyness, I was shy as a child as well and got along just fine in school. Also, maybe you can have another child come to your home for a little bit to give him a play mate, These ae some options that could possibly work as well, just do what you feel is right for your child.