New Infant Starting
I have a new infant starting on soon. He will be 6 weeks old and he's a BF baby. I made sure to tell his mom to get him used to being bottle fed before care starts, and she says he has been doing well with that. He will be the youngest DC child I have had in care - the youngest before this was 8 months. I was just wondering if there is anything I should ask mom about to make the transition go smoother? This is her first child too.
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How fun! I think infants are my favorite age group. They require a lot of time & attention due to the frequent feedings & diaper changes, but those baby snuggles just warm my heart! The newborn phase goes too fast! I can't really think of anything specific to ask mom. I've found with really young babies some mom's are more nervous about leaving them. I usually send mom a pic each day for the first few days just to reassure her that baby is doing well. I think when they're that little it's a lot harder on mom than it is on the baby.
I pretty much just follow baby's cues when they're that little. Eat, poop, sleep, poop, sleep some more. :lol: Congrats on the new client & enjoy the little one!! |
Ooh, I love babies that age! So snuggly! I would ask what their routine is and how much baby drinks, sleeps, ect. Get a feeler for what the baby is used to, but the benefit of a fresh baby is that you can really set the tempo for the relationship. They adapt so much better when they are newborns and the parents have not "messed with them" too much!:lol: Just make sure they can drink a bottle!
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I require parents (or family/friends etc) to physically SHOW me prior to attending that the infant can take a bottle. (good advice from NannyDe)
I also provide parents a handout that outlines what I can and can't do legally, physically and mentally within the child care environment. This helps parents understand what group care is and how their baby will be cared for within that group care. I've waivered back and forth over the years in regards to taking infants. They're hard. At any age. Right now I only accept infants from currently enrolled families as I feel better working with a family I've already had or have a working relationship with. I honestly don't think I could do a 6 week old ever again. Too much stress and worry on my part coupled with the silly rules and restrictions the state laws require and unless I'm being paid A LOT it's just not worth it for me. I hope things go well for you and baby is a good one! :) |
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Originally Posted by Blackcat31: If my husband wasn't here for most of the day to help out, and if we had a large group I would definitely think twice before taking on one so young. They can be a lot of work, but as a pp said they adapt easier and haven't been messed with too much :) At least I hope so with this one! Thank you! |
I started one at that age and he was the easiest baby. I’m starting an infant in a few months and he’ll be 9 months or just about and I’m more worried about him starting than I was the 6 week old. Less time to develop bad habits the better! Good luck and congrats on the new enrollee.
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Oh, I love the fresh from maternity leave babies! In the past 2 years, all but one of mine have come at 6-12 weeks old, and it has been so fun "raising" them in daycare. My next 6 weeker will be joining us in April, and I cant wait!
Definitely make sure the baby will take a bottle. One of mine started and took a bottle, but would sporadically begin to refuse one type after so long. Parents brought 3 different types before finally baby was back on the first bottle. That was a struggle for a while. Also, for your own peace of mind, make sure you have a special place for the baby should you need to use the restroom, prepare meals, etc. |
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