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Why does my 6 month old behave differently at daycare?

My 6 month old is cared for by his Grandmother 3 days a week, a cousin 1 day, and he goes to an in-home daycare 1 day a week. He is the best baby until he goes to daycare.

I'm told he cries the entire time he is at daycare. The caregiver is unable to put him down without him crying. He has been exposed to other children, not to this extent, but he has been around and interacted with other children and babies.

When he's anywhere else including home, he will sit and play by himself for long periods of time, but at daycare she claims she has to be within arms reach the whole day. She's telling me that she can't continue to neglect the other children. What can I do?

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Why does my 6 month old behave differently at daycare?

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Aug 28, 2008
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by: Mother of four

Depending on the age of your child and how long they have been with mommy, it takes more time when they are older for the separation from you.

It is never easy to leave your child when they are crying. I know the feeling several times over. I would try and get out for a couple of hours, I would leave my two oldest with family, and they were approx. 2 & 4; they screamed like they were being killed.

It took many times before they stopped. The earlier you can start leaving your children with others the better.

I know the initial home time is necessary but after the first 4-6 weeks it is best to start letting the grandparents and your sisters and brothers, allow to keep the baby over night.

It will make it much easier for you when the real separation starts and keeps you away everyday.

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