i took DD when she was 12 months old. i was desperate and was ready to give anything a go!

overall, i like the idea, the place is very homely like, the staff are supportive and always there.

its funny i found this thread actually, as i was thinking about our stay at o'connell the other day! (dd is almost 3 now!) i dont think we got any real benefit from our stay, my dd fed to sleep, which was the habit i was tryign to break. thinking back, leaving her to scream in a room that she didnt know breaks my heart now i wish i hadnt done it.also, i was extrememly bored by the end of the 2nd day, i ended up giving dd her dinner at like 5.30 pm (we never ate till 7pm at home) and then bath and bed just because i could not sit there and do nothing for any longer!!

i guess its what you make of it. i say give it a go, just personally.. we didnt benefit, but im sure a lot of people do. while i was staying there, there was a lady there with her twins, just for a bit of help, i think she was exhausted, and needed some support.