What is Best for My 18 Months Old Daughter, Stay with her Mum at home or Taken to Nursery and why?

Answer 1

Up to two year child still having immunization until course of immunization is finished they should stay in protected less crowded environment to build up their immunity. Once vaccination is completed they can go part time to Nursery to learn social skills. This boost child self esteem they make new friends and have social interaction. Spartan

Answer 2

If you are able to stay home with your daughter then by all means stay. You can place her in some type of day care or play class for a couple hours a day 2 or 3 times a week to develop social skills when she is about 2 or 3 years old. Children learn so much more when they spend time at home with parents. In day care your daughter has to share the provider with other children. Cherish the time you have with your daughter right now.

Answer 3

I have a 2 year old who has always stayed home with me. The positive things are that I can count with one hand the amount of times she has been sick, I get to teach her many things, we have an incredible bond.

However, I also believe a day care can be a positive experience for children. Just make sure you take time in finding the right one and trust me your baby will let you know. Look at the other children, facilities, interaction between providers and kids, permits, licenses, food menu, etc. A good option for an 18 month old is to sign her up 2-3 days a week for a couple of hours. This way mom is able to run some errands, clean , etc. and the baby is able to interact with other children and enjoy age appropriate activities. At this age it shouldn't be an academic curriculum, but more arts, singing, teaching manners, etc.

Answer 4

Yes, by all means let her stay home. The only reason my daughter is in day care because I have to work, but she stayed home with my mother until she was 15 months old. I like the fact that she wouldn't get all of those awful germs and bad habits from other kids. The only thing is that herr social skill are a lot better now, if she's going to stay home with mom, make sure that she's still learning. If she reads to her, plays with educational toys and takes her on outings to the park or zoo, she should be fine.

Answer 5

I myself have 3 children, 8, 5 , and 8 months, and I did put 2 of my kids in daycare for a few months. I will never do that again. For me it's a personal safety issue. I now happily stay home with my 8 month old, and haven't regretted it since. If you have the means, keep your daughter at home. Some will say that kids in daycare get more kid on kid interaction, it's true. However, there are many programs and events where your daughter can meet others her age.

Answer 6

Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, so here's mine. I would one leave my daughter in the care of people I don't know personally if it was an emergency and a last resort. Those places are germ factories just waiting to a healthy kid to come along and infest. Also, you don't know if the person caring for your kid is actually doing their job. I know I've heard some people say it is beneficial for kids to enter a daycare/nursery because it helps their social skills, but schedule a play date with other kids her age. That way you are in charge, you are there to make sure she is getting the very best care possible. Hope this helped some.

Answer 7

I believe it's always better for children to stay at home with one of their parents versus being taken to a day care center/nursery. While it's true she would have interraction with other children her own age, will learn numbers, colors, etc., those are all things her mother can teach her throughout the day. If you truly are worried about her being anti-social, etc., have her mom sign her up for a baby gymnastics class, or a mommy and me class, or story time at the local library--just something to get them out of the house and around other people.

I have always been a firm believer in stay at home parents (if they can swing it financially). When my younger son was 3 months old, he caught viral menengitis from daycare during his FIRST WEEK there. Needless to say, that was his first and last week... After that, my husband and I went through our expenses, made a budget, and figured out how one of us could stay home as a full time parent. Since I'm the breadwinner in the family, I work full time out of the home and my husband stays at home with our two sons (3 years old and 20 months old, respectively). They're "normal" kids in every way--they're both smart as whips, are both actually above average as far as developmental/learning milestones) and are just generally great kids. (Notice I say "generally." LOL They both have their moments, but so do all kids. :))

Answer 8

This is the age old question that will give you answers from both sides.Its great for children to spend quality time with parents, but its also great for children to interact with other children in a daycare environment - which can also provide better learning. Sometimes its really healthy also, for mums to have a break. Happy mum = happy child
Another option is play group or mothers group. This way the child can spend time around other kids, while still being under the care of mum

Answer 9

It is best, if possible, for babies to stay with their moms. The latest study headlines as follows: "A new government study that tracked more than 2,000 children found that the more time a child spends in daycare, the more likely that child is to have behavior problems in sixth grade."
I listed my source below if you would like to read the article.
It isn't always possible, though, and many mothers provide excell despite having to put their kids in daycare. And, if you do have to, then be sure to research and use only the best--quality of care definitely matters!

Answer 10

Of course it's always *better* for a child to be with their parent, BUT.... sometimes that's just not always possible. If the mother wants to work a job in the morning, that's ok... could she stay with a grandmother perhaps? If that's not an option and mom must work, then just look into finding the best daycare out there and ask for references, etc. She'll just have to devote the evening to the little one. good luck to you both