Can't afford nursery

[bashoono25]

Do you think that my twins are at a disadvantage because I can't afford to send them to nursery? Do children develop better at nursery? They are 2 and will be going to pre school/play group at 2.5.

Lots of people do send there children to Nursery and there is nothing wrong with that but all of the proof says that they are better with you until 3.

@JiltedJohnsJulie I've never heard that, do you have a link you could share?

I sent mine to pre-school from 3 went to childminders before. Take them to parent and tot groups to get them socialised. Why do you feal they will loose out. At this age most send there children out of necessity.

Unless you need childcare there is no reason to send them to nursery before they are 3. If you are in the UK you will get 15 funded hours on the term after they are 3.
I would just make sure they are mixing iwth other children. There are lots of activities you can do with them like toddler, playgroups, music groups etc. Some you can pay as you go. Groups in church halls are usually only a couple of pounds a a session at the most.

Yes I've also read that children are better off with their parents until 2 or 3. Mind you, be wary of any government backed research that states this as obvuously funding doesn't exist until 3 (2 for some) so that is in the government's best interest! I've read the same thing in lots of independent studies too though and I do believe it's true that nursery is best left until 3 in most cases.

We did send our son to nursery at 10 months, and will be sending our second child to nursery at around 6 months. It works for us as a family and he loves it. He's really happy there. Plus I like to go to work for my sanity - I'm much happier as a working mum than a sahm and I think a happy mum is an advantage that outweighs the benefits of me staying at home with my son. I would really struggle being a sahm amd am glad nursery is an option. He goes 3 days a week (i work pwrt time). However, there is DEFINITELY no need to feel guilt about not sending your twins to nursery until the funding kicks in... and you can take them to loads of playgroups etc. Lots of mums feel guilty about sending their chilereb to nursery by the way - I did at first!

www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/02/nurseries-childcare-pre-school-cortisol

Here you go - worth a read. Links to some studies in the article. I honestly think it's just about what's best for you and your family situation. Besides, you're sending them to preschool at 2.5 anyway, right?