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[quote=Anonymous]My oldest went to daycare 3 days a week from 14 weeks until 2 years (enter pandemic).  I had to be physically present at my job but I had a lot of downtime and would just sit and stare at the live stream more than was healthy.  The caregivers were loving but of course it was hard especially when she was tiny.  It definitely felt better when she got to be mobile, which fortunately was on the early side.  By the time she was a toddler I appreciated all the special activities the center hosted for the kids (my favorite was barn babies).

I have had two more children since then, and neither of them has gone to daycare.  They’re also not getting the firstborn treatment — my current baby is constantly just along for the ride.  You do your best for each child.  There’s all kinds of possible advantages and disadvantages to any scenario.  Every kid is different.  Every situation is different.  Daycare can be great.  Try to make those hours at home with you count.  I think, for example, I completely stopped using our bouncer and swing at home after my daughter started at her center.  I was lucky I got to be home with her part time, and I think the “breaks” I got did ultimately make it easier for me to be a present and fun mom with her when I was home.[/quote]

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