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How can I stop worrying about nursery?

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sunflowerandivy · 07/02/2023 13:49

Hiya,
My 1 year old has just started nursery. She's attending the same nursery that my eldest attended for 4 years. It's an absolutely lovely nursery. Many of the staff are the same and my 1 year olds key worker is the same as my eldest. I couldn't ask for a better nursery. I could go into why but, rest assured, there are no better ones out there. They have a dark, cosy cot room separate to the play area with white noise so much better than many nurseries.
However, my daughter has been going for a month and is so unsettled. She does 2 x 30 minute naps (she would do 2 hours at home either 1 long nap or two short naps). She's wrecked when I collect her at 5 and clings to me all evening, so tearful. She goes three days a week. I work 3 days and DH works 5 days and can't reduce as he does contract work. I love my job and being a SAHP would make me crazy but I am wrecked with anxiety when she's there. Has anyone had an unsettled child who suddenly started sleeping and being happier? My first was never like this. She settled immediately and slept beautifully. I never ever worried about her. Just looking for experiences from people who had unsettled baby and what worked. Thanks.

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Crossornot · 07/02/2023 22:37

Hi OP

I think that your experience with your eldest was unusual and the way your youngest is responding is more typical. Don’t make any drastic decisions just yet; she will have to adjust to childcare one day, whether it’s now or when she’s older. I expect in a month’s time she will be much more settled. If she’s not, maybe then start thinking about whether an alternative would suit her better.

elodiesmith · 15/03/2023 15:00

How are you going @sunflowerandivy ?
My little one is 9 months and is unsettled at daycare, he's on week 3 and no improvement so far.

sunflowerandivy · 15/03/2023 19:09

Well she's very happy there. Is very settled but sleep is awful so she is wrecked when she come home! 2 x 20/30 min naps

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