I recently started a daycare in my home for children ages infant to age two. I started with 3 month old who cried only when hungry, sleepy or soiled. Enter twin 8 months olds who only come on Mondays and Wednesdays. They apparently stay either at home or with grandma the other 3 days. The problem is that they cry and scream incessantly for no apparent reason other than wanting to be held constantly. This continues even after feedings, changings, and naps. God forbid I actually pick them up and try to soothe them, as soon as I set them down again the screaming jumps into over drive. The younger baby that I am keeping is visibly stressed from all the constant screaming and cries during her bottle feedings. I have two new infants starting in May ( both will be 3 months old).
Has anyone else dealt with this situation before? If so, how did you handle it? I have one very large room where all activity takes place. There is no way to buffer the smaller babies from all the stressful noise. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thank you!
Has anyone else dealt with this situation before? If so, how did you handle it? I have one very large room where all activity takes place. There is no way to buffer the smaller babies from all the stressful noise. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thank you!
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