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DD1 and DD2 going to cm for first time.......

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tortoise · 24/04/2006 16:11

DD1 and DD2 will be going to a cm for the 1st time tommorrow for 2 and 1/2 hours.They and i have not met her.(it was arranged by the social worker so i can attend parenting course nearby).Ive been told to write a list for her.All ive put down so far is that they have no allergies.What else would she need to know for that short time? And what do i need to provide for them? (dd2 nappies dd1 dry)TIA

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

jellyjelly · 24/04/2006 16:21

Habits - dummies, special words. Nappy cream that are used? Change of clothes, drinks they like and snacks that they like. Some like rice cakes some bread sticks. It is nice to know what they like?

For your potty trained one, on the potty on the loo/ one of those squidy seat? Nothing needed.

Telephone numbers of both parents.

How to calm them if they get upset, my son loves cars so anyone just talkes about those. Tiny little things make a difference.

Good luck.

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tortoise · 24/04/2006 16:26

Thank you jj.
DD2 is 1.9 and hates being left.So worried how she will be when i leave her.

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jellyjelly · 24/04/2006 16:40

You could leave something that you always wear so that your dd knows you will come back for it.

Make sure you tell them you are going to do something boring that they dont like (so they dont think you are having fun)and say how much fun they will have and how lucky they are to be playing with new toys, Big it up if they would like that.Some dont. Dont just disappear as it can make them anxious.

Could you pack a favourite toy? Book? Do they have watches that could be set to the time you will be back so they can look at another clock. (Might be best for the older one)

jellyjelly · 24/04/2006 16:41

Also sure that they minder will have a few tricks to distract her after you have left so try as hard as it is not to worry if she cries, very normal.

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tortoise · 24/04/2006 16:45

Leaving something of mine is a great idea,thanks.
They will take their fav cuddly toy.
DD1 goes to playschool so understands more of being left for a bit.
Thanks for all your advice.

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diddle · 24/04/2006 17:14

Tortoise - It will be harder for you than the children, but if your little one is clingy or upset try to give her a quick but conforting goodbye and don't fuss over her. If you hang around and wait for her to settle you will make it harder for both of you. She will soon calm down once she sees all the new toys and possibly other children to play with if there are any.
I'm sure the CM won't mind you calling to check a while after you've gone, that she is ok.

jellyjelly · 24/04/2006 17:45

I agree short and swift reply works best no dilly dally around waiting for them to respond goodbye.

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tortoise · 24/04/2006 18:36

I will try! Not good at leaving crying dd!I agree,it will be harder for me!!

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jellyjelly · 24/04/2006 18:58

Hope it has helped.

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tortoise · 26/04/2006 00:18

Just a quick update!The cm was lovely.Girls went in without any problems! no tears from either of them and were happy when i picked them up.

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