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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is not a bad thing for your child to attach to daycare providers or other adults! They are not going to replace you, OP.[/quote]

During the first years of life, babies and toddlers require care that is:

1. Stable
2. Competent 
3. Loving

For most children, the parent is the best person who can provide all three components.

Like many stressed out nurses, daycare workers don't have the time to love your child, even if she wanted to. Other babies are crying to be fed, changed, and picked-up. Just observe in any one of these places for yourself. Invest a few hours of watching with your mouth closed and your eyes and ears open. See for yourself.
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I agree. I know many daycares provide quality care for infants but I don't think anything comes remotely close to a single caregiver dedicated to a baby he/she loves. I chose to SAH but if I could not, I would have tried to hire a nanny. I understand costs is always a factor and I have no judgement on the choices any moms make. I know everyone is trying their best but daycare is not the same as mom. Especially for older children there may be some benefits daycare has over a parent (lots of interaction with other kids, learning to be flexible, structure) but none of these benefit babies. Babies need what the PP said...stable, loving, competent caregivers. Even the most well meaning daycare provider can't give this when she has 2 other newborns to also care for and this is assuming the best from a daycare worker...we all know many are not always well meaning. [/quote]

Let me blow your mind - I much preferred daycare to a nanny.  Our center had a beautiful space with 4 caregivers and 6 infants.  Considering how much newborns sleep, there was always someone tending to their needs.  I've heard a number of nanny horror stories - getting called back to home country and leaving unexpectedly, logistical and payment issues - etc - and wouldn't go that route.

And your post reeks of judgment but you clearly don't know what you're talking about so I'll stop there.  Unless you're the person arguing that kids in daycare don't have a primary attachment to their parents - my 2 and 4 year olds would disagree wholeheartedly![/quote]

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