9 month old in daycare?

Question

Hi,

I have a 9 month old little girl. I'm a stay at home mom, also trying to go to school online. I am thinking about putting my little one in a daycare center for a few hours twice a week. My reasons for doing this is mainly because I want her to be around other little children. The daycare that I looked into only has 5 other children ages 2 months to 21 months. I would like her to be more socialized, the only person that she is really around is me and her daddy. Is it a bad thing to put her in for a few hours twice a week? I was hoping to use the time to do schoolwork and maybe some volunteer work somewhere. What do you think? Good idea or not?

Answer 1

Good idea, you need some time away once in a while. Plus children are put into daycares at much younger ages so don't worry. She might get sick soon after entering due to the exposure to so many children but this will build her immune system for later in life.  

Answer 2

Its a great idea it will get her use to being around other people and will make it so much easier on you when you may later want to get a sitter or leave her with family members when you and your partner want some time together

Answer 3

I stay home with my 9 month old and i babysit a 20 month old.  My son gets the interaction he needs and I make some extra money.  THe boys play wonderfully together. Last week the little boy was on vacation and my son seemed really bored without him there!  

I thinking putting her in daycare would also be fine but thought I'd offer another alternative.

Answer 4

I think it's fine- your daughter is lucky you were able to stay at home with her for 9 months.  Lots of moms have to put their infants in day care at only 6-8 weeks since they have to go back to work to make ends meet.  A few hours a week at a daycare you've checked out and feel is safe and nurturing will be good preparation for preschool and school later on.  Easing her into time away from you might be better than suddenly sending her away every day to preschool later on.

Answer 5

i think it a great idea..you will have a little mommy time, and she will learn so much from being around other children and other adults

Answer 6

I think it is a good idea. I was a stay at home mom for 9 months. It was hard for me to let go. But if your baby is a nice baby and very social she will have no problem adjusting. I think it is great to see the young ones interacting with other babies. It gives them a sense of real life. and thats always good at a young age. My baby girl is 10 months and has been in daycare a month now. I am so happy to have their and there so great with babies. And i have me time too.....GO for it    

Answer 7

I too am in the same situation you are. My Daughter is 9 months old as well and she too is only around her father, and I. I know it will be hard to let go as I have stayed home with her for 9 months but I feel as though she needs interaction with children other than adults. I think it will make her communication skills better, as well as learning to share, and not to mention all the fun, educational things she could learn. Its really not healthy for babies/children to be around just adults, they need interaction/playtime with other babies/kids. The only problem is letting them go...But, if its for the best interest then it shall be done...I am seriously thinking about it as well for my child. Hope this helps you....And- another pro is it gives you some time for yourself and the things you need to do, so therefore its not such a stressful enviorment all the time...Lots of luck.  

Answer 8

If you can afford it its a great idea for you and the baby.

You can also think about joining a mommy group where she can be social with other kids and you with other adults. There are also places like Gymboree that have fun baby classes you could go to.

But having the time for you to do things that are important for you a few hours a week in daycare is absolutely fine.

Answer 9

that would be just fine. being around other kids will help your child with socialization skills. but the daycare you looked at has 5 kids ages 2 months to 21 months..... that sounds like a handful. they are all so dependant on someone at those ages. do you think your child will get the care she needs being with 5 other kids under the age of two. my son is 20 months old and is a huge handful. i cant imaging watching 5 of them his age and under.  

Answer 10

that is definately good, for you and the baby both. i actually have to leave my 5 month old more days than you. a few days a week isnt going to hurt at all. dont feel guilty or worry, as long as you found a good one.