My question is: Will he still recognize me now that different women at the daycare are taking care of him?
2007-06-01 17:47:06 · 19 answers · asked by JuVas 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My wife used to work at a daycare in the infant room. They (both worker and baby) are always happy to see mommy.
2007-06-01 17:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tim H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the other responders, I don't think you have anything to worry about... Like some of them said, when you carried him in your womb, he could hear your voice and become familiar with your scent. Even if he doesn't consciously recognize you at this stage in his life, he definitely feels most secure and loved when he is with you.
I started my son in daycare when he was only 2.5 months old. At first, he seemed kind of indifferent when I dropped him off and picked him up. I had been expecting and preparing for him to cry, but he didn't. It wasn't until he was about 6 months old when the separation anxiety kicked in and he started crying upon seeing me leave the daycare room.
He is one year old now, still going to daycare, and still cries sometimes -- it just depends on his mood. However, I know the crying doesn't last very long, and I can tell that he feels comfortable with the caregivers and that they truly love him.
As a mom who has an office job, I know that the total number of waking hours I spend with him are still less than the total number of hours he spends at daycare. Yet, my son definitely still shows a preference to be held by me above all others! So don't worry, he will always know you are his mom!
2007-06-01 18:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by mamabear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he will still recognise you! I thought exactly the same thing when I started my baby at childcare, it is hard at first, I always worried if mine would start thinking the childminder was his mum! I know it sounds daft but you can't help it when you start leaving them with other people. The fact is that you have carried this baby for 9 months and have known your baby for 3, your son will have heard your voice and got to recognise it whilst in the womb and will now know your scent and the way you hold him and talk to him. My son is now 18 months and he recognises my knock when I come to pick him up and runs to me with his arms up! then he wont let go of me till we get home! I think if anything it makes you realise more just how much your baby knows and loves you because they spend time away from you and just want cuddles when you come back to pick them up. Honestly, don't worry about it, it will be fine!
2007-06-02 01:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he will. :) I've worked in daycare for 6 years (infants and toddlers) and I can tell you with confidence that he will be so excited to see you (even at 3 months)! It's funny how they get attached to us, but it's different. You have nothing to worry about. Some of our parents have been so upset b/c they think their babies want us more than them, not the case, we can never replace moms and dads, but we care for them all the same. Enjoy :)
2007-06-01 19:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by zorradesuenos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! You are his mother, the woman who has taken care of him since birth. And you still will. The time he spends at daycare a few days a week doesn't mean nearly as much as the time he will spend snuggling with you, looking up at your face, etc...
2007-06-01 18:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by E's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. he will defintiely still know who you are. i promise. he will know that you are his mother and that you love him and that is different fromt he way the teachers love him. i worked with infants for many years in day care and i loved many of the babies and i loved taking care of them. i felt very attached to them and very involved with them and their families.some mothers were more worried about it than others. your son already knows how you look and feel and smell and he can recoginize you just like you recognize other people. he is already bonded to you and that will not change. let him learn to love other people and he will only love you more. if he is able to love other people it is a good reflection on you that you have taught him how. when he gets used to being in day care and as he gets older, he will hopefully be happy there and will be enjoying his time there. that's a good sign! it means he is secure.
good luck!
2007-06-01 18:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he will reognize you... he might even freak when he sees you from excitement.
I worked in a childcare center for 2 years and I've never seen a child not recognize their parent.
Relax hun it will be ok! And just remember the other kids and curriculum will be great for his development!
2007-06-01 22:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by r_e_bronson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby developed inside of you for 9 months it will take more than a few hours away from you for him to forget who you are. You have a maternal bond that NO childcare provider can match. No worries
Bless U and your Baby!
2007-06-01 17:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by tigger46161 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he will recognize you, but he will probably learn to love his providers as much as you. Personally I would not put my child in day care regardless of what his age may be.
2007-06-01 17:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy to 2 A.n.g.e.l.s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, your baby will ALWAYS know mommy.
I relocated to another state and my babysitter held my daughter "hostage" until I got settled... After 3 months, she still knew who I was and now is just as bad as when I left.
Don't worry mom...you are fine.
2007-06-01 17:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by SINGLEMOM4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋