We used a cuski & dummy (only for sleep) and she was napping better there than at home. My little girl started day care at 6 months. Our son sleeps more in care than at home! Some days I think we just pay them to watch him sleep. I never thought it would work but the kids seem to know what to do. They are such professionals at putting kiddies to bed, I think they're better at it than me and they're not trying to fit in a million things during a nap time so have the time and patience to sit there rubbing little backs for ages. Here are some ideas from our Facebook Community for what worked for their child: They will soon let you know if they’re coping or not! If your child is content and happy it may just be that you need to let go a little bit and accept that their routine may vary somewhat on days when they are in childcare. If you find this is interfering with your child’s night sleep or that it’s meaning they take longer to settle at bedtime then speak with your daycare provider and ask them to wake your child after a set time.įinally, try not to worry too much about these changes. Often the excitement means they want to get up and play rather than missing out on all the fun! Sometimes we hear of the reverse happening where children sleep for longer at daycare, worn out from all the interaction and stimulation of the morning. You might also hear that your child has shorter naps at daycare than at home. In most instances, the facility is happy to work with you to come up with a solution that’s both practical for them and acceptable to you. If, however, you’re really concerned about what your childcare provider is doing, then talk to them.

However, most kids are quick to accept and learn that home and daycare are different and what goes at one place, doesn’t necessarily apply at the other. For parents who’ve spent ages avoiding or undoing these habits, the fact that they’re being used at daycare can be a real worry. We often hear from concerned parents that their childcare provider uses shush-pat, rocks their child or sits and rubs their back until they fall asleep. It’s really common for children to require a bit more assistance going to sleep at daycare than they do at home. Accept that sleep may be slightly different when in childcare from home

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