10 month old baby about to start nursery

[VedasMama]

Hi, I know that all parents must go through this anxiety and it's completely normal. But I am starting to freak out. My baby is BF, needs rocking to go to sleep and I have been taking care of her full time, with her dad doing an hour here or there. I am worried how will she transition into nursery. I will be starting work soon, so I have no other option but to send her. Any advice/suggestions on how can I make this transition easier for her? Thanks.

It’s good that she’s spent an hour with her dad. Could you try two hours, just extending that slightly? Does she have any grandparents or do you have any siblings you could let them look after her for an hour to see how she is with less familiar but still people you know?

My friend bf her 12 month old and he takes a lot still, on demand, only goes to sleep or naps that way. She was anxious but had to go back to work. Her DS has settled in well. She said for the first two weeks the nursery had to walk him in a pushchair to nap and it was the only way. However on week three they managed to pat him to sleep. He still feeds on demand on the days he’s with his mum. She said as well that he now eats everything the nursery offer whereas at home he is more fussy.

I think it’s the different environment and they adjust. It’s more anxiety for us as parents. The nursery usually offers settling sessions too that are much shorter to help them adjust. You could see if they can allow more so you are both happy before it’s full days and you are back at work?