How can I handle daycare drop off?

Question

I have a 2 year old that is in day care while I am at work, I now have a newborn and don't know how to handle daycare drop off and pick-up. I don't want to leave the baby in the car but I don't want to bring him in either. It is not always possible to have someone go with me just tying to see how others handle the situation?

Answer 1

either take the new born with you at all times never never never leave them in the car or stay at home and raise your children instead of letting daycare raise them

Answer 2

Yes, it's an incovenience, but take the baby with you.  There are too many wierdos in the world.  It'll take you an extra 3-4 minutes but well worth it.  You'll never forgive yourself if you leave the baby in the car and something happens.

Answer 3

I have seen both sides at the daycare where I drop my daughter.  I witnessed one woman who left her car running with her newborn infant inside while she speedy quick ran her older daughter in and then ran back outside to the car.  I was in shock because personally I can't imagine leaving my infant like that, especially with so many crazies out there that will do anything.  I've seen another who totes her infant in her carrier and escorts older twins to their room, she makes faces cause it's such a hassle but overall she seems to have good spirits.  Personally, I'd tote the baby in when you can't get help.  Sure it's a pain but overall what's best for the baby considering the things that could happen leaving him alone in the car (not to mention it's against the law in most states).  Congrats on the new one and best wishes!

Answer 4

I worked at a daycare center for quite a while so I've also seen both situations. I'd say that the better of the two options you listed is to bring the infant in with you...it's better to be safe than sorry. However, you might have a couple more options.

I had one family who had a child in a wheel chair and it was too difficult and time consuming for them to unload the wheelchair, etc. so we made alternative arrangements. Instead of them coming in, we went to them. We'd come to the car and pick up the child. The made sure that we changed who came out to get the boy often so that he didnt' feel like he was being dumped off...it was more of a game trying to guess who would come out :) We did not charge the mother any more than usual, but she would thank us by bringing bagels or coffee on occassion.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Take the baby with you. You never ever know what will happen when leaving a child in a car. You could get locked out, the car could get stolen, etc. Just be safe and either have someone with you or take the baby in with you. I know it is an extra step, but it is so much easier than something terrible happening when you turn your back for the 60 seconds it takes to drop off your older child.

Answer 6

i think you should take the baby in with you this world is so crazy now days you never know what might happen.