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First days in creche.

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  • 24-02-2011 7:08pm
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    CathyMoran
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    Hi, sorry, I could not find a thread to put this in, hope that this is OK.

    Our son who is almost 11 months old is going into a creche gradually from next week. I must admit that I am very upset about it and also want to know how to prepare our son for it. He is also getting a sister in May (well that is the hope) but will be staying in the creche. I suppose that I am just worried about the whole thing. How did others cope?


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    ktod
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    Ahh bless. He will be just fine, it'll be you that feels it :)

    Our son started at 10 months - and I definitely missed him more than he missed me!

    Your creche will let you stay for a while on the first few days if you ask/want, but in the end you're going to have to leave your little man to get settled in and used to everything.

    It is very sociable at the creche our son goes to (he's 2 1/2 now), and it's been lovely seeing all the little kiddies playing and socialising, etc. The staff there are fab, and give lots of cuddles etc. Bear in mind that there is a higher staff ratio per child the younger your child is, so your little boy will get lots of attention.

    We bought our son a little knapsack for nappies and wipes and bottles. He also has a teddy and blankie for sleep time that stays at creche - we bought exact replicas of what he has in his cot at home.

    Everything will be just fine, don't worry.

    On another note, our first son didn't go to creche and the difference in speaking, learning and social interaction between him and boy #2 has been astounding. Creche all the way!

    Good luck and let us know how you get on.


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    Cottontail
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    I hated the idea of putting my little man into the creche when my maternity leave finished, he was 10 months. The first morning leaving him was hard, but he never batted an eyelid. Now, (he's nearly 14 months), he walks in and waves me bye bye!! he's always happy when i'm leaving him and happy when I collect him. it does make it so much easier. I'm sure your little man will be grand too. Best of luck.


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    BostonB
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    Some time with others, friends, family, so they get used to being left with others and seeing you going. Kids enjoy the company of other kids. But its bit hard leaving them for the first few times.


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    metrovelvet
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    It was suggested by hospital staff in the US to mothers who would be putting their kids into daycare, which is usually much earlier than 12 months due to very short maternity leave over there, that the mother spend time in the creche beforehand so that she picks up some of the germs and builds immunity to them which then transfers into the co immunity she has with the baby.


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    carolinespring
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    PM sent:)


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    CathyMoran
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    Well he was fine - carolinespring your pm was great, thanks. I started to cry twice but just about stopped it without him seeing me. He was fasinated by the new toys, new people and other children around his age. Will be interesting to see how he gets on tomorrow when he spends longer without mummy.


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    ktod
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    Great news! :)


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    BostonB
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    First few weeks are the worst. Its gets easier.


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    crofty28
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    Hi Cathy,

    God I get teary eyed just remembering when my youngest now 3 started creche at 6 months! I was traumatised leaving him... but he was great! I cried for days, & he absolutely loved it! But its great that your little 1 is starting a few months before the new baby comes, so he won't associate starting creche, with the new arrival. Best of luck with the new bundle, & hope the creche is a happy experience 4 u both :)


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