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I posted recently about an infant that mom was trying to sleep train. I was given great info and printed and shared with the mom. Well I was closed last week so the baby was with mom all week. This week has been the worst in regards to crying. One day it seemed as if he screamed the whole time he was here. It's affecting my schedule and enjoyment of myself and my other daycare kids. Mom claimed she's working with him on sleeping and playing more independently without the screaming. I don't see any progress and would like to know, when should I see even the smallest change in the crying? I would like to place the family on probation so if no positive changes occur soon I can term. Not sure how to word it. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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I would give it next week and see what some routine can do for him and then decide if you want to implement some probation period. At that point it would be four or five weeks, plenty of time to see or not see some progress. this is assuming the child is like 5 or 6 months or older. any younger and it may take longer, just depends on the child. dont be afraid to separate this child if you need a mental break from the screaming, that is the safe and appropriate thing to do! if you just cant handle it, you can term at any time, that is your choice and is okay to do! -
He's 6 months. He's been here for a month as of Friday and he's full-time.Comment
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okay so it has been 3 weeks then because one week was vacation? he still needs some stability and any progress in the first three weeks was shot because of vacation. so at this point I would give it until the end of next week and see how you feel then. but again, if you just cannot handle it and dont want to put in the effort, be honest and say that you bit off more than you can chew and find that his needs dont match what you can offer.Comment
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Hmmm.... I can see him missing his mom after a week of vaca, and crying for that reason, but still....he's been with you for three weeks prior, and I think it would be like riding a bike, where he gets back into the routine with you. At least by the end of the week, and here we are. I agree with Cheerfuldom, if you can, give it another week. If he is still giving you a hard time next week, I'd assume mom isn't really helping on her end, and start thinking of terming.Comment
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