Daycare 1st timer

My 6 month old had her first day on Tuesday (a shortened day as as first day)

I was terribly concerned she would sream the whole time and not eat etc
Turns out i worried over nothing - there was 30 seconds of tears and then ate lots and had 3 sleeps!
i had taken her for lots of little visits in the weeks leading up to it though which helped (and helped me more than her i am sure)

I know it is a bit harder with a 13 month old though so good luck and hopefully you are worrying for nothing

Hi, when my 6 month old started we did visits - 1st couple of times just for half hours, then she went all by herself for an hour and then we did an almost full day. It wasn't easy leaving her but I have never once had tears. We are given each day a record of nappies, naps and what she has eaten - and I always ask extra questions if I'm not sure. In the seven months she has be going she has become such a strong little person, she has learnt a lot and HAS a great time interacting with the other kids (we aren't from the area I live in - so its great for her to socialise). Yesterday when I went to pick her up - she had other ideas and didn't want to come home ... I do think about her while at work but also to some extent take of my mummies hat if you know what I mean. They have been great too in helping her get into a highchair, eating a huge variety of foods etc. The first week is probably the hardest but its probably best if you can arrange to have some settling in time.

Thanks so much for the helpful tips. I've rung and arranged to go for some visits over the next 2 weeks and will start by just leaving her for half days before I start work.