Didn’t settle at nursery

I’m sorry but this is absolute rubbish. You didn’t fail him and his separation anxiety is completely normal. Some kids adapt quicker, others (more sensitive babies) take longer or don’t adapt at all (during these very early years I mean, they all adapt eventually!). If anything, his separation anxiety shows he’s securely attached to you. Babies/toddlers who don’t show distress at separation.. those im more concerned about! I’m saying this with passion because it really upsets me when these daycare workers blame the mother for the child’s completely normal distress at being separated from their trusted caregiver. Narrating what you do all the time is actually great, providing reassurance that you’ll be back and has nothing to do with your child being upset at nursery.
I think you might have highly sensitive baby (temperament wise) and taking a break sounds like a great choice if you can do that ❤️ sending love, you’re doing great

You haven’t failed at all, maybe nursery isn’t the right place for him. I tell my kids all the time about what I’m doing, I’m sure a lot of mums do the same.
That’s really poor from the nursery to say that to you. Nursery can be overwhelming for babies, there’s so much going on and new faces to learn, I’d probably put it down to that rather than you narrating your day.
Have you looked into a childminder at all? I tried my first in a nursery and he was so unsettled so I took him out and went to a childminder and he was so much better. My second now goes too and they both love it xx

Ah bless, I’m sorry you’ve had to go through this. It sounds really stressful for you and baby. 😔

I just want to add and echo what the others have said, you’ve not failed as a mum and it’s not your fault.

I can’t believe someone has said that you’ve caused his separation anxiety but saying that? I say it too, I think most do and I believe it gives reassurance instead of just leaving..

My daughter has always been very attached although settled at nursery and my son isn’t at nursery but doesn’t have the same level of separation anxiety as my daughter did (just a bit) and they’ve been raised the same. All children are different.

It’s not your fault!! ❤️

Like above, if you need him in childcare while you work, can you try looking at childminders?

He may settle in a nursery but this doesn’t sound right for him at all.