Too Mean?

[midaycare]

I have many dck's here who use blankets. One dcb, 2.5, uses his all the time. Everyone else just for naps. He has to bring it everywhere and throws a fit if it is out of sight. I just kind of had it with this today. It feels like I'm caring for an extra child, because I always have to keep track of it!

After the first fit today I took it away and said he could have it at naptime.

Of course there was a major fit, but I think this is necessary. Thoughts?

[mommyneedsadayoff]

I have many dck's here who use blankets. One dcb, 2.5, uses his all the time. Everyone else just for naps. He has to bring it everywhere and throws a fit if it is out of sight. I just kind of had it with this today. It feels like I'm caring for an extra child, because I always have to keep track of it!

After the first fit today I took it away and said he could have it at naptime.

Of course there was a major fit, but I think this is necessary. Thoughts?

I don't think it is mean at all. My kids have to leave their blankets in bed too. Keeps them cleaner and keeps them off the floor where others can trip over them, plus, they need to learn to survive without it and participate in play. It can take a few days for them to transition, but if you stick to your guns, he will get used to it and probably put it straight on his bed as if he has been doing it for years

[MsLisa]

I don't think its mean at all. Our pre-k teacher does the same thing.

Now, if I have to pick up something from one of my SA kids (that they brought) more than once, it stays in their backpack for the rest of the time. OR I put it in my desk and wait till they go searching for it, panic and come running to me. Then its a stern reminder and in the backpack it goes. My Kinders are the biggest offenders.

[Play Care]

I never allow the kids to "Linus" a comfort object about. Comfort items are for nap only.
No one has a problem with that, because I make it clear that I am not responsible for lost comfort items, so a child who loses "blankie" isn't going home with it, and I'm not looking after hours for it. That usually equals a rough night for families so everyone is pretty understanding.

[midaycare]

Thanks everyone!

[Snowmom]

I don't think it's mean or unprofessional at all.
I used to deal with a child like that too. It annoyed me so bad that when she left, I put in a Handbook Policy that 'comfort items from home will stay in their designated napping area only and not be allowed out for playtime'.
But then, someone here awhile back was talking about how they don't allow anything from home because it poses health risks. Example: blankets from home can carry bed bugs, lice, cold/flu bugs, etc.

Now.... I allow nothing!! Because....gross!!

[Blackcat31]

I do the same thing here. Im extra mean though because I don't allow blankets to be brought back and forth from home at all and require a blanket be brought to be LEFT here upon enrollment. I launder all the blankets on my own.

[childcaremom]

I do the same thing here. Im extra mean though because I don't allow blankets to be brought back and forth from home at all and require a blanket be brought to be LEFT here upon enrollment. I launder all the blankets on my own.

This is what I do right now. It stays out of sight, in pack n plays and is strictly for naps.

For all future enrollments, nothing comes in. New environment, new routine. I am having way too many issues with naps, as it is.

[Josiegirl]

Ugh I need to do this too. At the moment, I have a 2 yo dcg who is attached to her blankie from home. I need to make the break but really don't want to fight that battle right now. Go ahead, call me weak.

[laundrymom]

I do t allow anything g from home. Shoes and coats stay in entry and nothing else comes in. Bugs, dirt, food, etc are my reasons.

[sharlan]

I do the same thing here. Im extra mean though because I don't allow blankets to be brought back and forth from home at all and require a blanket be brought to be LEFT here upon enrollment. I launder all the blankets on my own.

Me, either. Everything stops at the front door.

[Blackcat31]

Bugs, dirt, food, etc are my reasons.

Exactly!!!!

Bed bugs, lice, food particles, allergens etc etc etc etc etc.......

[AmyKidsCo]

It's up to you when you allow children to have their "loveys."

Personally, as long as the lovey is decently clean (and I've never had a problem with that) I allow them to have their loveys whenever they want. But *I* don't keep track of them - if they ask where their lovey is I say "I don't know - where did you leave it?" or "where did you look?"

I figure that if I get twitchy when I don't have my phone available, how can I expect kids to go without their security items?

[bklsmum]

If you're mean then so am I because I am the same way. Blankets are for nap time only. Period.

[Unregistered]

Currently I don't allow comfort items from home. I use to, but it was an issue and too much stress. I don't want to be responsible for an irreplaceable item, and I don't need to be running around at pick up trying to find the blankie.

Infants just get a sleep sack and pacifier (if needed), toddlers on the cots get a pillow, fleece blanket (I made no sew fringe blankets), and small plush. All the items are only for naps, I provide and wash everything.