I have an almost sixth month old and my neighbor has a three month old. I am a SAHM and she will be returning to work in a few weeks. Her daycare center fell through and she is looking for another option. I am a former teacher and nanny and was planning on trying childcare for one or two children when my son turned one (or close to it). Has anyone done this? Pros / cons in your opinion?
2007-02-07 16:08:55 · 3 answers · asked by C.D.N. 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am personally doing this. I have a seven month old and I watch my three month old nephew. I also have a three year old and a seven year old, but my oldest is in school every day and my three year old has preschool two days a week, so they are not always around. My baby is very easy going, loves to play, doesn't spit up at all, is on a regular schedule, cries very little, and is just starting to get mobile (doesn't crawl yet, just schooches). My nephew is very high maintance, needs drops before every bottle, keeps very little of his formula down, cries to be held (first and only child), can't use this kind of diaper, can't use any thing (shampoo, soap, detergant, etc.) with dyes or purfumes, etc. and really isn't on any schedule. You get my point right. Don't get me wrong, I love watching my nephew, and I treat him the same as I would if he were my own child, but sometimes it can be frustrating and you definatly need patience, but it can be rewarding as well, like his smile when I sing to him, or read a story. If both of them were constantly crying (like some babies can) or were constantly spitting up on everything, I would definatly have to reconsider. Yes, ocassionaly my baby does get jelous and cries when I am holding my nephew, I just try to make it so that I am paying as much attention to one as I do the other, I do my best, and that is all I can do. If nothing else, tell her you will do it (if you want) as a trial run (for a couple of weeks) and see how it works out for you, or let her know that she can use you as back up daycare, if she gets into a tough spot. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-07 16:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by bluekitty8098 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine is doing this now she has an 8 mo. old and is watching a 4 mo. old and it is hard. Both of the girls are very needy and her 8 month old gets jealous when she is paying more attention to the other baby or changing or feeding the other baby. Some people will say it's like having twins but it really isn't be cause they are just far enough for one of the babies to be mobile enough that it makes taking care of both infants difficult.
2007-02-08 00:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try - it will give you an idea if it was you really want to do as a later business option when your baby is older.
2007-02-08 04:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kennette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋