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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Longtime HM here.  (and I have used an AP to care for an infant).

My strong recommendation to you is that Infant + First time host family = bad fit for the AP program.

APs can be wonderful.  We are in our 6th year with the program.  But the first couple of years I made some rookie host family mistakes.  There is a learning curve.
Likewise, as brand new parents, you are just now embarking on the whole issue of child care.  when my oldest was first born, I made some mistakes in terms of finding the type of care that worked for us.  Again, there is a learning curve.

For that reason, I think having an AP for an infant once you understand the ins and outs of the AP program is still a challenge, but can work.  (Our AP who cared for my youngest in his first year was outstanding!).  But I would recommend alternative care for your child until he/she is a bit older.  Then give the AP program a try.  You'll be a more seasoned mother by then, and you'll have some ideas about the broader area of finding good childcare (what you like/don't like, what you need/don't need).

Good luck.[/quote]

not the original poster but have question for the person who posted this.... i have a 3 yr old and am due with # 2 in Dec - was thinking of getting an au pair at that point (after 3+ mo of course) - would you still have reservations about this?  Or think just the new-mom/new host combo makes it tougher?

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