Comments on: Suddenly the daycare nap problem doesn’t seem so bad http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/ Keep track of the new kid Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:57:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: LAD http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2436 LAD Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:57:43 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2436 WHY WOULD YOU TAKE A VOMITTING KID TO DAYCARE??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? HOW SELFISH OF YOU NOT TO CONSIDER THE WELL BEING OF THE OTHER CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY WOULD YOU TAKE A VOMITTING KID TO DAYCARE???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
HOW SELFISH OF YOU NOT TO CONSIDER THE WELL BEING OF THE OTHER CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Leila http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2435 Leila Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:40:14 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2435 My baby is 16mnts old and I am moving him from a daymother to a nursery school I am so scared that he will get sicker than what he was at the daymother and my bosses never allow me to take off sick they make your life hell if you dare take off sick with your child they make you take it off your annual leave I just hope im doing the right thing theres no going back now I gues I paid my deposit!! My baby is 16mnts old and I am moving him from a daymother to a nursery school I am so scared that he will get sicker than what he was at the daymother and my bosses never allow me to take off sick they make your life hell if you dare take off sick with your child they make you take it off your annual leave I just hope im doing the right thing theres no going back now I gues I paid my deposit!!

]]> By: Sarah http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2434 Sarah Wed, 27 Jul 2005 03:44:23 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2434 This whole debate about daycare has pretty much been solved already, but I thought I would share my opinion. My mom has worked at the same daycare for 13 years, in the one year old class. While they might not like their their parents leaving them at first, the toddlers really do love it. I can tell because when they move up to the next age group, they always pass by her class and scream "MRS.PAT!!!" and give her a hug. One little girl this past summer knew everyone in the classes name, and if someone didn't come one day, she would say, "Chloe?? Where's Chloe??" Yeah, they do make friends there. At least for one year olds. (: This whole debate about daycare has pretty much been solved already, but I thought I would share my opinion. My mom has worked at the same daycare for 13 years, in the one year old class. While they might not like their their parents leaving them at first, the toddlers really do love it. I can tell because when they move up to the next age group, they always pass by her class and scream “MRS.PAT!!!” and give her a hug. One little girl this past summer knew everyone in the classes name, and if someone didn’t come one day, she would say, “Chloe?? Where’s Chloe??” Yeah, they do make friends there. At least for one year olds. (:

]]> By: Allison http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2433 Allison Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:03:41 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2433 I empathize with your daycare struggle/dealing with illness, etc. I am writing a book to come out this September called The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu. I am pitching many women's magazines on the angle that our kids today (my 3-yr-old twins included!) are exposed to all kinds of germs. I am wondering if you have any comments or would like to be included in that article--i.e. do you have any "techniques" you use to keep your child safe. i.e. take Purell to gym class, wash their hands, etc. Thanks! I empathize with your daycare struggle/dealing with illness, etc. I am writing a book to come out this September called The Germ Freak’s Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu. I am pitching many women’s magazines on the angle that our kids today (my 3-yr-old twins included!) are exposed to all kinds of germs. I am wondering if you have any comments or would like to be included in that article–i.e. do you have any “techniques” you use to keep your child safe. i.e. take Purell to gym class, wash their hands, etc.
Thanks!

]]> By: Kanga http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2432 Kanga Sat, 19 Feb 2005 23:29:53 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2432 I guess it comes down to this: Would one prefer a sick infant/toddler or a sick kindergartener? My preference (well, I'd prefer for A. never to be sick!) was to have a sick kindergartener...since she's able to tell me what hurts and what feels bad. Bubble wrap? Please. Not dissing a parent's childcare choices is a two-way street. In some cases, daycare is the only option. But don't justify it by saying it's healthier for your kid. I kept my daughter home with me until Kindergarten. A. is well-socialized (imagine!), loving school, and not as sick as you'd believe. Ben, I hope you and Trixie feel better soon! I guess it comes down to this: Would one prefer a sick infant/toddler or a sick kindergartener? My preference (well, I’d prefer for A. never to be sick!) was to have a sick kindergartener…since she’s able to tell me what hurts and what feels bad.

Bubble wrap? Please. Not dissing a parent’s childcare choices is a two-way street. In some cases, daycare is the only option. But don’t justify it by saying it’s healthier for your kid. I kept my daughter home with me until Kindergarten. A. is well-socialized (imagine!), loving school, and not as sick as you’d believe.

Ben, I hope you and Trixie feel better soon!

]]> By: emma http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2431 emma Fri, 18 Feb 2005 01:45:28 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2431 I'm going to beat a dead horse here, but we just got back from my daughter's 18 month check-up. I asked the doctor what her opinion is about this issue of daycare/illness and she said that she encourages parents to keep their children out of daycare during infancy if at all possible. (Infancy meaning up to age 2 or 3.) Her feelings were that a child is better able to cope with illnesses in general once they are a bit older and have more developed immune systems. But she also qualified her statement by saying that you weren't harming your child by putting him in daycare earlier. So ultimately, do whatever works for you and your situation. We struggled with the daycare decision a few months ago (my daughter and Trixie are the same age) but decided against it - a little bit because of illness and daycare cleanliness issues but mostly because my daughter has EXTREEEMMME separation anxiety. My husband and I just don't feel comfortable pushing her too hard at this time. Some kids are born more shy than others I suppose. We're doing a weekly playgroup and doing playdates when we can for socialization. And we'll be doing preschool at least a few days a week when she turns three. I'm a WAHM so not doing daycare is an option for us right now. On the flip side though, I've had to buckle on the TV issue a little bit in order to get some things done. Get better Trixie! I’m going to beat a dead horse here, but we just got back from my daughter’s 18 month check-up. I asked the doctor what her opinion is about this issue of daycare/illness and she said that she encourages parents to keep their children out of daycare during infancy if at all possible. (Infancy meaning up to age 2 or 3.) Her feelings were that a child is better able to cope with illnesses in general once they are a bit older and have more developed immune systems. But she also qualified her statement by saying that you weren’t harming your child by putting him in daycare earlier. So ultimately, do whatever works for you and your situation.

We struggled with the daycare decision a few months ago (my daughter and Trixie are the same age) but decided against it – a little bit because of illness and daycare cleanliness issues but mostly because my daughter has EXTREEEMMME separation anxiety. My husband and I just don’t feel comfortable pushing her too hard at this time. Some kids are born more shy than others I suppose. We’re doing a weekly playgroup and doing playdates when we can for socialization. And we’ll be doing preschool at least a few days a week when she turns three. I’m a WAHM so not doing daycare is an option for us right now. On the flip side though, I’ve had to buckle on the TV issue a little bit in order to get some things done.

Get better Trixie!

]]> By: cj http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2430 cj Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:01:23 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2430 My son seemed to have more than his fair share of daycare center related illnesses when I returned to work. My poor baby suffered through ear infections, throwing up and leaked enough snot to fill a lake. I'm proud to say that he's a healthy, happy second-grader who has had perfect attendence for the three years he's been in school. Hang in there - her immune system will thank you later! My son seemed to have more than his fair share of daycare center related illnesses when I returned to work. My poor baby suffered through ear infections, throwing up and leaked enough snot to fill a lake. I’m proud to say that he’s a healthy, happy second-grader who has had perfect attendence for the three years he’s been in school. Hang in there – her immune system will thank you later!

]]> By: mom2four http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2429 mom2four Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:51:32 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2429 Get Well Quickly, Trixie (& family). We also have the virus of the week going around our house. As for daycare, I'd rather my kids get exposed when they are young, and build a stronger immune system, than when they start Kindergarten and miss half the year because they catch every illness that goes around. Plus, my stay-at-home twins had their 2nd (for twinA) and 3rd (twinB) set of tubes placed when they were 28 months old. Kids will get sick -- comes from having a young immune system. Just wash their hands 50 times a day and you may stay on top of it ;-) (tucking a bottle of hand sanitizer in their bag and feeding them vitamin C may not hurt either) And for those that say keep them home and wrap them in bubble wrap, my neighbor kept her daughter home with her, and only let her go to family's houses. When she started K, she cried every day until she was sick until January (over four months) because she didn't want to leave home. Socialization at a young age is good for children. Get Well Quickly, Trixie (& family). We also have the virus of the week going around our house. As for daycare, I’d rather my kids get exposed when they are young, and build a stronger immune system, than when they start Kindergarten and miss half the year because they catch every illness that goes around. Plus, my stay-at-home twins had their 2nd (for twinA) and 3rd (twinB) set of tubes placed when they were 28 months old. Kids will get sick — comes from having a young immune system. Just wash their hands 50 times a day and you may stay on top of it ;-) (tucking a bottle of hand sanitizer in their bag and feeding them vitamin C may not hurt either)

And for those that say keep them home and wrap them in bubble wrap, my neighbor kept her daughter home with her, and only let her go to family’s houses. When she started K, she cried every day until she was sick until January (over four months) because she didn’t want to leave home. Socialization at a young age is good for children.

]]> By: benmac http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2428 benmac Thu, 17 Feb 2005 03:55:53 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2428 I added a "there" to the end of "she's staying in" to hopefully clarify. BTW, thanks Ann :) I added a “there” to the end of “she’s staying in” to hopefully clarify.

BTW, thanks Ann :)

]]> By: Summer http://trixieupdate.com/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2427 Summer Thu, 17 Feb 2005 03:48:42 +0000 http://www.trixieupdate.com/wp/2005/02/15/suddenly-the-daycare-nap-problem-doesnt-seem-so-bad/#comment-2427 Duh nevermind. "she's staying in" means she's staying in daycare! For some reason, i was thinking "she's staying in home" but then that comment didn't make sense to me. Well now it does, and my question's answered! Thanks! Duh nevermind. “she’s staying in” means she’s staying in daycare! For some reason, i was thinking “she’s staying in home” but then that comment didn’t make sense to me. Well now it does, and my question’s answered! Thanks!

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