Finding a Suitable Sitter
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I am a first time Mommy and my little angel is only 6 weeks old. I still have six weeks left of my maternity leave--thank heavens! However, I met with the "sitter" for the first time last week. She's a sweet and caring woman who comes highly recommended, but I feel that she'll be stretched too thin with the five children under the age of four that she already watches (the three month old just cried and cried all alone in a pack-n-play during my one hour visit). I'm scared that my daughter will be neglected with so many young children for only one person. Am I crazy? Am I just being overprotective? If I’m not being an anal-retentive overprotective Mommy, how can I find a suitable sitter? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
nope
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I dont think you are being over protective expectially with a baby. They cant tell you if they are mean or nice. I always pay attention to what they do not what they say. Where are you located at? Maybe someone on here will know of some more daycares you can visit. WHere ever you take her I would stop in on your lunch break or take off alittle early and dont tell her you will be early to pick her up and see what they are doing. And call, you will be able to hear if your baby is crying.
Not at all!
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I definatly do not think you're being overprotective AT ALL! This is your baby you're talking about. You want to make sure you are getting the best care for her! I personally think its a little strange she would let that baby cry and cry and cry while you are there! I mean if she lets that go on while she has a prospective client, who knows what goes on behind closed doors when she is all alone? How would you feel if that was your baby who was left alone to cry? I believe you need to listen to your instincts, if something doesnt feel right, then keep checking until you feel it in your heart its the best place for your little one :)
childcare
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You want the best care for your child, so great job thinking this through. Highly recommended or not, sticking a baby in something for long periods of time, crying or otherwise, is just unacceptable in my opinion. Unfortunately, this sitter probably is overwhelmed and needs help. I know good childcare is hard to come by, and finding it, is a difficult and emotional process. I'm a SAHM, so I'm probably not much help, but if a place doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't right for you and your child.
Good luck!
I don't think your being
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I don't think your being over protective. If you were there for one hour and a three month old cried all alone in a pack and play then you can count on your daughter experiencing the same thing at some point in time. There is no reason for a 3 month old to be left to cry for an hour without attention being given to them(even if its a colicy baby--Had one myself). If it were a state licensed daycare I believe that she would be over her limit with the ages if its just herself.
good luck in your search for a good provider-I know its hard , but you want what is best for your child.