Wwyd?

[MissAnn]

WWYD if a new parent tells you their child NEEDS their blanket for nap. He is 3 and hasn't started yet. I told her I don't allow items from home. She said he needs it to sick his thumb????? I'm thinking he can **** his thumb without the blanket. I ended up telling her he can bring it the first week which will be 2 days. What would you have done? This is not something I'm willing to budge on except for those 2 days.

[cara041083]

At that age we are allowed to let them bring a blanket from home. Not a big one else but they bring there own pillow and blanket for naptime that is kept here for there mats. I don't allow them to have if it's not nap time.

[jenboo]

If they bring their own blanket, its only for nap time and I wash it every week.

I would allow him to bring it and wean him off and then tell mom no more. Parents always think their child needs something but the majority of the time they do just fine without it.

[mountainside13]

If a child needs a blanket or stuffed animal (special one) then I allow it. It's a comfort to the child. I don't allow them to carry them around or use it at any other time except during nap. My DD is 6 and has a big attachment to her blanket, so I may be a little more agreeable to it than most. Granted she does have autism but if another school ager wanted to bring theirs I would allow it too.

[cheerfuldom]

Have the parents provide a new blanket that stays at the daycare for as long as the little guy needs it. It does not go back and forth. It is only used for nap times.

I allow one blanket/lovey item but it stays here. This way less is coming and going. I have also heard some providers having trouble with lice and bed bugs from daycare kids taking items to and from home

[TwinKristi]

Have the parents provide a new blanket that stays at the daycare for as long as the little guy needs it. It does not go back and forth. It is only used for nap times.

I allow one blanket/lovey item but it stays here. This way less is coming and going. I have also heard some providers having trouble with lice and bed bugs from daycare kids taking items to and from home

This is what I do. I don't do the back and forth business. Provide a duplicate to leave here for nap only!

[kathiemarie]

I would let him bring it. My daughter love her blanket and used it until she was 6 or so. Not a big deal but she didn't go to daycare. I'm a HOME daycare so I treat the kids like they are at home, to a point. Sometimes I think we get caught up in "rules" and forget that these are little kids who might need a lovey at nap time, a pacifier a little longer than we, as DC providers, think is good or maybe just a lazy day because they had a crazy weekend. But you also have to pick your battles and if this is something that you want to "fight" then do what you want for your business.

[mountainside13]

Have the parents provide a new blanket that stays at the daycare for as long as the little guy needs it. It does not go back and forth. It is only used for nap times.

I allow one blanket/lovey item but it stays here. This way less is coming and going. I have also heard some providers having trouble with lice and bed bugs from daycare kids taking items to and from home

Eewwww!

I've never had that problem! Fingers crossed!

[midaycare]

Me too. Parents leave items with me. No taking back and forth.

[TickleMonster]

I agree with the OP. We do not allow outside items coming in the dc (minus extra clothing, diapers, and the like) Stick to your guns girl! We have had parents who have moaned and groaned about how much so and so NEEDS and MUST HAVE their blankie! Nope. Not happening. And when they try to sneak it in, I hand it right back. One 4 year old boy began kicking and screaming because he wanted the blankie back and, over the noise, I firmly told the dcm if she tries to sneak it in again and I have to deal with another fit like this, they will be terminated ON THE SPOT and she would be taking the blankie AND her son home with her. Guess who got the message and never brought the blankie back? Had another dcm try sneaking the blankie in wrapped around her 2 year old because it was cold outside and dcg had refused to wear her coat. I stripped the blanket from her, handed it to dcm. DCM looks bewildered and says, "But its cold. She'll need her blankie to go outside." I informed her that we do not go out in such cold weather and I would NEVER wrap a child up in just a blanket when it is SNOWING outside! DCM says, "What about when dcd picks her up?" I said, "Guess you better text him and tell him to bring her coat." Some parents........smh

[MissAnn]

Thanks guys. I will allow it for two days. This blanket is big enough for me......I'm not going to budge. I have nowhere to keep it and don't want parents coming back if they forget. I run a preschool in my home......don't think many kids bring an adult sized blanket to preschool. He brought it for the interview.....so I think he is very attached. It's ok.....I'll be the bad guy. 2 days and bye bye blankie.

[Wubby]

Have the parents provide a new blanket that stays at the daycare for as long as the little guy needs it. It does not go back and forth. It is only used for nap times.

I allow one blanket/lovey item but it stays here. This way less is coming and going. I have also heard some providers having trouble with lice and bed bugs from daycare kids taking items to and from home

I have parent buy a new one and leave it. It isn't allowed down except for nap time.

[snbauser]

Full sized blanket um no. I do allow a small blanket or lovie that stays here but it must fit in their bucket on the bottom of their cubby.

[Crazy8]

I would let him bring it. My daughter love her blanket and used it until she was 6 or so. Not a big deal but she didn't go to daycare. I'm a HOME daycare so I treat the kids like they are at home, to a point. Sometimes I think we get caught up in "rules" and forget that these are little kids who might need a lovey at nap time, a pacifier a little longer than we, as DC providers, think is good or maybe just a lazy day because they had a crazy weekend. But you also have to pick your battles and if this is something that you want to "fight" then do what you want for your business.

this is how I feel about it too. I do make them keep it here though. I have had parents SWEAR their child would not take the duplicate - they know the original too well - and yet I never had a problem with them taking the duplicate (and then even not taking any).

And I didn't see the full size thing before - but yeah, I probably wouldn't allow that.

[daycare]

I have a kid who has to have the same blanket to go to bed every night. I don't really care too much that they are so attached to it.

My oldest had one from newborn until age 6. He took it everywhere and it was GROSS.

Many of you know my story with him and we were in counseling. The child therapist said to leave him be and he will grow out of it naturally. He did in his own time. I just had to steal the blanket when he was sleeping and wash it.

I make sure that the DC parents are also doing the same and giving it a good wash.

If it does not fit in their cubby box, they can't bring it.