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[quote=Anonymous]To be honest, OP, the transition will probably depend on how your child adjusts to the change. I was very anxious about sending DD to daycare at age 6 months, and I delayed my return to the office by a week because I was dragging my feet about daycare. But when I dropped DD off for the first time, she happily went to the caregiver, who, as it turns out, became smitten with DD. DD was content when we picked her up. It would have been MUCH harder if DD had been crying. After a few days of smiles, and realizing that DD was no worse for the wear, I no longer stressed about it. I think new parents, and those who lack experience with daycare, tend to build a mental image that dropping the child off at daycare is a horrible thing and not as 'good' for the child as alternate arrangements. Yet every daycare parent I know (most of whom could have afforded at least a nanny-share had we chosen to do so) is happy with the care their children receive. [/quote]
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