newborn stimulation

[dewybrook]

I have a three month old in a daycare and the crib they put him in during the day has nothing for him to look at. just a plain blue sheet and the bars. there is no bumper, no mobile, nothing. I brought in two clean care bears from home for him to look at. (There are no other infants that use this crib.) They were allowed to stay ther for the last 6 weeks. now all of the sudden I am told they have to go home. I can not send in anything with the baby. Is this normal. don't they have to provide some kind of stimulation for him? Especially if I cannot.

[pingaa3]

Personally it doesn't sound like a very healthy daycare. I know newborn interaction is less than when they get older. But there are toys and other things that the child can play with. Plus the option for caregiver to wear the child in safe baby sling. What about tummy time?

Not sure of the laws in your state, but some states do have laws regarding what can or cannot be in cribs/playpens (i.e. stuffed animals, excessive blankets, toys etc.)

[Texasjeepgirl]

You don't mention what state you live in...
But...In Texas, Minimum Standards state that we can't use mobils, bumper pads, or have stuffed animals in the crib...
Choking and suffocation risks.
I have been written up before by Child Care Licensing inspector for having a stuffed toy in the crib,(placed in the crib by the parent when dropping off the child).
However, I do have toys that attach to the side of the crib....music toys....designed to attach to the side of the crib. You could speak to your caregiver/daycare about possibly providing something like that...which should meet safety regulations for infants.

[lana]

I work in a childcare center. and bumper pads are not the best fr a infant because when they roll it can cause suffercation. as far as a stimulation for your child to look at, you can suggest that they get a mobile or even a side crib toy like the fish bowl at light up and play music. they hook to bars of crib.