Olivia was 14 months when she started 2 days of CC, because I was pg with Charlie. She loved it from day dot.

Charlie was 12 months when he started 2 days of CC, because I was pg with Lexie, and he too loved it straight away.

Lexie started at 6 months, for 2 days a week, when I went to work part time, 2 days a week. She too loves it.

I am lucky in that I found a child care centre that I am totally happy with.

I did fret at first, but only for the first day or two. Now childcare for two days a week is firmly entrenched into our families routine, we are all totally comfortable with it.

It varies so so much on child and circumstances, it really does. You have to chose what is right for you and your family situation, budget, circumstances and maternal gut feel.