DS started childcare last week because I am going back to work. I don't actually have a job yet, but so I could ease him in gently, I would start sending him and build up the time gradually. So last week, he did a morning. They managed to get him to sleep, but he wouldn't have his bottle.
this week, I was going to leave him till after lunch, but again he was refusing his bottle. He was then also refusing water and food, so they gave me a call and I went down to give him his bottle. I've now left him there for another hour or so to see if he can get used to the carers a bit more.
Any tips on helping him settle in? He's just over 11months. DD goes to the same cc, but in the toddler room. The main concern is not even taking his bottle or water.
Oh dear that boy sure loves his mummy! He probably just needs a bit if time to get used to the situation. It is worrying that he won't take food or water though. How is he when you leave him? What do the carers say? Is he like this when you leave him with his grandparents etc? I would think he will get used to it after a little while. You are doing the right thing taking it slowly. Don't stress about it. I'm thinking we will have similar issues with w when I am ready to put him on care. Gotta love our mummies boys!
He did the exact same thing with mum the first time I left him - wouldn't have anything from her, and he's fine now, so I'm hoping once he gets used to the girls, he'll be ok. But I don't know what to do in the meantime!
I love having a mummies boy, but its not making it easy at the moment
I reckon just follow the ccc lead. They will know when to call it quits and call you if he isn't eating. I'm sure he will get over it just like the bottle. Especially as he did it with your mum. It might just be his way of acting when he doesn't feel comfortable. Hope he gets over it quickly for you. I can imagine it would be quite stressful for you!
Not eating and drinking at cc
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