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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a parent who put my 4 month old in care, I would advise to do short term nanny. My daughter got RSV her second week of daycare, and had two awful colds in the first 7 weeks. It completely ruined my transition back to work. If I could have kept her out of care longer, I would have done it so I could at least have gotten back into the groove of work before the barrage of illnesses began. And RSV at that age was horrible. [/quote]

Daycare provider here.  Absolutely agree with pp above.  If at all possible keep new baby with a nanny for the first 6 months. One-one-one care is best for a newborn, for healthy physical and emotional development. Protection from daycare germs might be unavoidable because of 3 year old but it is better than being exposed directly I would think. 
A 6 month old usually transitions well to a group care environment. At that age they are beginning to sit up unassisted, they are more cognizant, and able to be on a regular sleep/feed schedule.  
Obviously not everyone can afford - or find -  "ideal" childcare.  So I don't mean to be critical of others as far choices and ability. I am simply offering a professional opinion.  [/quote]

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