Poor little baby, I simply dont agree that babies that young should even be in childcare.. but thats just me, and Im still learning. But I do know that it is dangerous to feed babys that little solids already, yikes! But I guess if it works for her.. just hope the baby stays healthy.
Slightly off subject but I just wanted to say hoorah for professional carers like you who see our kids as more than just a job. As long as mum's requests are being adhered to (whether by yourself or other staff members) there is no harm in feeling the way you do. You obviously genuinely care for this little fellow and this is extra love and nurturing that can only benefit him in every way ...
I had tears in my eyes reading the OP That poor little guy. Why did that Mum have him if she didnt want to nurture him? I know that is harsh but that is how I feel about it. He is so young to be treated like that. I had a severe reflux baby and he didnt sleep for the first year unless I held him upright and rocked him, otherwise he was in constant pain.
my dd isn't in childcare but if she was I would want someone like you to look after her. Its great that you are so obviously caring for this little boy. I don't envy your situation but sounds like you are doing a wonderful job
Thanks Jen. I do try to do the best job I can, as so many childcare workers do!
An update on the little man, he is absolutely devine and is doing well. He's such a good little man!He is just 6mths now. Trying very hard to sit up, and rolls absolutely everywhere, put him down in one spot and you'll find him all the way across the room in 1minute flat, lol!
Thanks again everyone for being so symapathetic. It's hard to go by someone else's parenting beliefs when they aren't your own, when the children are sooo little, and when research suggests the practices may not be best for bub.
so, did you end up just going with the flow? or did you give some casual advice here and there? good to hear he is doing well and yeah it would have been a very hard situation for you to deal with.
I didn't actually see her until the other day, about a week ago. My frustration and anger (?? for wont of a better word!) has dissipated a little by then, thankfully. Otherwise I would have probably gone over board.
I don't have any advice for you but i did want to say; Thankyou for being in childcare! My daughter goes 2 days a week & It's because of loving, nurturing carers like you that i know i don't have to worry about her not being looked after well - It makes me so happy that a lovely person like you is watching over our bubs when we can't Xo
ETA: I just noticed someone else wrote something similar, Great minds..
I think it is OK to report on the effects you observe on the baby. Things like: "first 150ml went in easily, additional 50 huge struggle, bigger puke than on smaller bottle" is not a criticism, it's a fact.
"Still gagging with solids" is likewise. "Cried for 40 minutes until rocked" is also a fact.
Mum may actually not be aware of the consequences of some of the changes.
It's hard to remember that most kids of the 1950's turned in to happy, functioning adults too!
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for professional carers like you who see our kids as more than just a job. As long as mum's requests are being adhered to (whether by yourself or other staff members) there is no harm in feeling the way you do. You obviously genuinely care for this little fellow and this is extra love and nurturing that can only benefit him in every way ...
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