to early?

[bethleighshep]

Would sending a 10 month old to nursery 4 days a week to I can start uni be to much my mum thinks I should wait another year what do you all think?

I think most babies would be fine , however if you can wait another year that would be better.

It sounds fine. My son went to nursery aged 11m so that I could work at a university, and he's having a brilliant time.

It's possibly unlikely that you'll be doing really long days, so it might not be four long days at nursery. So you have a nursery at university you can use?

The baby will be fine.
Up to you if it's the right time for you or not.

The earlier they start nursery the easier it is, the older they are the harder it is for them and you. My cousin was a SAHM, when her eldest started school she cried and clung onto my cousin and screamed because she'd never been away from her. It was so hard for my poor cousin (her eldest is now a fantastically well balanced teenager).

Wait.

If you are ready then do it

It'll be fine.

Or you could use a CM for a slightly different approach

It would be easier on your baby to start now instead of waiting a year
Babies at 10onrhs need their physical needs met first and are extremely capable of forming multiple attachments to ensure their emotional needs are met
Its harder to introduce an older baby to a nursery environment as they are a lot more aware of what iz happening and have formed very strong emotional attachments to their primary caregivers
Ultimately, it is up to you. Your baby - your choice. But remember a happy mummy makes a happy baby

Maybe think about finding a good CM. My DS went to his CM for a few hours each day (in term time) from 17 weeks. I chose a CM because I wanted him to be with the same person every day, be in a home environment and to be doing the sort of things I would be doing with him like going out and about to toddler groups and to the post office.

It is not too young for good quality child care though (IMO).

I'd strongly advise a childminder or other home-from-home care if you can manage it (nanny share?) for a child under two or three.

Lots of babies start nursery from 9m. After all statutory maternity pay finishes after 9mo, a lot of people don't have any choice but go back to work.

Dd2 went to nursery 5 days a week at 5 months old, dd3 will be going 3 days a week at 6 months old. I need to work so have no choice. Dd2 was fine and I'm sure dd3 will be too.

(Ds and dd1 went 5 days a week at 12 months - I could afford to have a full year off with them...)

For a child of 10 months, I would also recommend a childminder or nanny.

The baby will adapt easier now at 10 months, than at 22 months

DD has been at nursery 3 days a week since she was 10 months. She is now almost 4, loves nursery and is a confident intelligent girl. DC2 is due in 6 weeks and will be 3 days a week from 9 or 10 weeks.

Baby would be totally fine but if it makes no difference then I think I would be tempted to wait. The first two years is a pivotal time and I'd rather be responsible for it.

My daughter is 9 months and started two weeks ago. She is really enjoying it. She does 4 full days. I don't think leaving them at any age is easy, I do think they adapt quicker the younger they are.

Should be fine.

My two both went to nursery at 9.5m and were absolutely fine. IMO a good nursery (separate cot room for napping, flexible around routines, lots of cuddles and low staff turnover) can be just as suitable for little ones as home - based childcare. DS 19m now goes to a CM so we have experience of both.

I think you should think about what you would gain from going to uni sooner as otherwise you've got nothing to weigh against.