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Settling in time - no parents inside the house

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sleeplessinthecountryside · 18/03/2021 12:26

I had my baby in April and have what's called a "lockdown" baby. She's never seen another child, only seen my mum who is in my support bubble.
I've arranged her to go to a childminder but childminder says we cannot come in I have to drop the baby off. My baby is pretty delayed. Not crawling, struggles to eat, notorious for choking and I've really struggled with her. She will be 1 when she goes in a months time. I understand she's just following covid regulations but wondered what people's thoughts were? Thanks.

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user1493413286 · 18/03/2021 13:09

My baby is currently having settling in sessions and I have to just hand him over at the door; the childminder said he’s settling well but he does initially cry and it’s hard for me. She’s doing some good extra ones because of how it has to be. I have heard that some children are settling more quickly though without parents hanging around.

Apple40 · 18/03/2021 12:58

Sadly this will be norm for a while for both settling in sessions and pick up and drop offs. Parents are not allowed in the setting while the other children are there. I know during the summer childminders were offering setting in sessions in the garden .But may not be practical at the moment due to the colder weather. You could ask her and see if she is available able to offer you setting in sessions in the garden or when the offer the children are not in but you may find she still will not let you in her home during these times any way .

littleredberries · 18/03/2021 12:49

Oh wow. I'm living abroad in Germany at the moment and every country is handling this pandemic differently, but this is not something happening over here and it's not something I'd be ok with. Just posting my sympathy!

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sleeplessinthecountryside · 18/03/2021 12:44

@BendingSpoons

Does she have a garden where you could settle her? When does she start? Places might be more flexible in a few months. If not, can you do some really short settling sessions to start with?
Yes there is a garden. She said we could go in the garden if I felt it would be helpful if it's a nice day. I just hate this. My baby hasn't been around anyone now I have to leave her with a bunch of strangers she doesn't know. I appreciate it's not the childminders fault at all though.
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BendingSpoons · 18/03/2021 12:33

Does she have a garden where you could settle her? When does she start? Places might be more flexible in a few months. If not, can you do some really short settling sessions to start with?

Daisy829 · 18/03/2021 12:31

Yes this is pretty normal at the moment due to covid I’m afraid & presume it’s because the minder has other children in the setting? You could always ask if you could pop round with your lo at a time she hasn’t got others to look after if you are worried but it’s often easier if the parents aren’t there to be honest.

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