From birth to adulthood kids only trust their parents, so it is a big deal when your child is transitioning from home care to daycare. Parents deciding when and where their kids should attend day care can be difficult, especially when you have a velcro baby. But it is very important to keep in mind that making a new schedule and routine will be a little hard on kids even if it means being away from their parents for a few hours.
On the positive side of a child starting daycare, they will be making new friends and be able to learn new things while you will have guidance on how your child is doing with their developments.
Here are some tips for parents who are starting daycare for their infants:
Tip 1: Visit The Daycare Center With Your Child
When you are in the process of starting daycare, a small step to introduce this new environment would be by visiting the center and introducing yourself and your child to the caregiver. This will give you as a parent some peace who will be taking care of your child and your child can physically explore the center.
Tip 2: Sharing Information With Your Child’s Caregiver
When meeting with your child’s caregiver, it is very important to share useful information about your child. In order to let the caregiver be more understanding and comfortable around your child, it would be very easy to share a little information about your child.
To create a safe environment and relationship between your child and the caregiver, let the caregiver know when is your child’s nap time, feeding time, and your child’s likes/dislikes. This will create a safe bond between your child and the caregiver.
Tip 3: Build a Morning Routine Before Daycare
Children love to wake up early and start their day right when their little eyes open. All they want to do is play. Like adults, children should also have their own little morning routine so they can start their day right.
When children have things to do everyday, it becomes a routine and it is important that as parents we put them in the habit of letting kids do things on their own. Putting your children on a routine would help your kids keep track of their own things, and teach them how to be responsible. Building a daily routine for your children will also help them be consistent during the day so that way they can stay focused.
Building a morning routine is something that an infant will develop as they grow, so it is important that your child sees you start the day with a productive morning; for example, making your bed first thing when you wake up, freshen up, eat breakfast, and prepare.This will give your child a clear version of how their day will be like when they start attending daycare.