Movement Monitors

[midaycare]

If that happened here I will go to a no infant program. And take the two extra kids I'm allowed to have by not keeping infants.

I want those ratios! MI stinks. 6 only. But I know there are a few places that only allow 5, so... I try not to complain.

[AmyKidsCo]

That's ridiculous. There isn't even a cause for sids. How could they charge you for it if everything is done correctly.

From my research (which isn't much) I've read that if sids is going to happen, it's going to happen. You can't save a baby who dies from sids. In this case, a monitor won't do anything.
I'm not sure how accurate this is though.

I did an in-depth online SIDS training a year or so ago and that's one of the biggest take-aways I got from it. They said SIDS is like a heart attack - there's no way to know who's susceptible to it until it happens, and you really can't prevent it. Unfortunately, unlike heart attacks there's no second chance with SIDS.

[Nurse Jackie]

Wow I would not be taking infants at all in that case

its just not worth it

[midaycare]

I did an in-depth online SIDS training a year or so ago and that's one of the biggest take-aways I got from it. They said SIDS is like a heart attack - there's no way to know who's susceptible to it until it happens, and you really can't prevent it. Unfortunately, unlike heart attacks there's no second chance with SIDS.

So sad. As daycare providers, I believe we have to be more and more vigilant about crossing our "i's" and dotting our "t's". That's one of the reasons I have a security system visible for just me and backed up. I sure hope nothing ever happens, but if it does, I'm prepared.

I had a friend go through a SIDS loss. She owned her own daycare and the child died at her home. Her daycare was shut down for a very, very long time during the investigation. No one wants to tell parents these things just happen. Parents want accoubtability when their child dies.

[midaycare]

its just not worth it

I'm starting to regret my decision to take on these little ones!

[Mike]

SIDS is one reason I'm thinking about doing 2+ when I start. I love taking care of babies and don't even mind diaper changes, but if I ever had one who died from SIDS, even if I didn't get in any trouble, I don't think I'd be able to do it anymore. It would be too hard on me. Where I'm moving to for my new business has a huge demand for daycare, so I'm sure that even if I limit my ages to 2+, I'll get clients.

[Unregistered]

Owlet

I use the owlet. It provide oxygen levels and heart rate of the child at all times.

[midaycare]

I use the owlet. It provide oxygen levels and heart rate of the child at all times.

I've never heard of that, I will look into it, thanks.

[midaycare]

SIDS is one reason I'm thinking about doing 2+ when I start. I love taking care of babies and don't even mind diaper changes, but if I ever had one who died from SIDS, even if I didn't get in any trouble, I don't think I'd be able to do it anymore. It would be too hard on me. Where I'm moving to for my new business has a huge demand for daycare, so I'm sure that even if I limit my ages to 2+, I'll get clients.

We have a job that has super high responsibility with pay that does not quite match... I think you could probably partner with someone who does the younger crowd and do really well!

[Mike]

We have a job that has super high responsibility with pay that does not quite match... I think you could probably partner with someone who does the younger crowd and do really well!

That could be a good idea because one thing I've noticed here is that a lot of people do specialize in specific age ranges. Find someone nearby that prefers the little tikes and work together. Thanks for the suggestion.

Child care pay definitely doesn't fit the responsibilities. That's why most of us do it because we love kids.

[Nurse Jackie]

I actually prefer the 1-4 age but its always easier for me to fill an 12mos and under spot *sighs*. Don't get me wrong infants are adorable but they can be a lot of work.

[Unregistered]

Owlet

I've never heard of that, I will look into it, thanks.

It's pretty expensive, but the best thing. With an app on my phone, I can see the child's heart rate and oxygen level at all times and keep the records of it. The baby wears an infant sock, and I have them wear that sock through age 1. It also provides a level of comfort for the parents knowing I have it.

[NillaWafers]

It's pretty expensive, but the best thing. With an app on my phone, I can see the child's heart rate and oxygen level at all times and keep the records of it. The baby wears an infant sock, and I have them wear that sock through age 1. It also provides a level of comfort for the parents knowing I have it.

I forgot about that. I resolved if I do ever take an infant I will definitely be buying this. Won't replace checks of course. But peace of mind between those 15 minutes.