Nursery

Hi guys My LG was meant to start nursery soon but her settling in session didn’t go great — she was very upset and I can’t bare to see my LG cry, at all. I’ve had numerous parents im the past and the nursery workers say that children pretty much always will cry initially when starting nursery but eventually will be fine. I guess what I want to ask is, is this always the case? If say, I started my child at 2, she will miss out completely on the under 2s section, could that make it easier for her? I’m really torn now if I want her to start but can anyone tell me if it gets better (Note, she will only be doing like 2-3 mornings a week)

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As a former nursery practitioner, a lot of (if not all) children (any age) do cry when they first start! It is a big change for them, new surroundings and people, but they ALWAYS settle in ❤️ I understand your worries and struggles seeing baby cry, but in my opinion it is best to get her in and settled now than delaying as she’ll only have this reaction later too. It is very hard to do! But them getting the cuddles and seeing you also a bit distressed, actually shows them that they may be right in worrying as you are too, the best way is to focus on the positives. In your settling in sessions, go to areas with her and pick up toys, distract and talk to the practitioners and children. Get her involved and try to limit the hugging and things like that - make her see how fun the room is and limit time spent in your arms. Soon she’ll be running through the doors and you’ll be shouting her back for a goodbye cuddle! ❤️

My son was hysterical every time and I used to walk away crying my eyes out feeling so guilty, he runs in now and just about says bye. They don’t know it but it’s for their benefit and it’s so hard at first but you will get through it ❤️ trust me x

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