When did you leave baby with others?
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I only started when I went back to work when he was 12 months. At 17 months old he still has never slept out or been without me or his dad if I’m not at work. This is super normal! 🩷 when I’m without my little one I feel like I’ve lost a limb. Particularly in those early months like that! X
My parents or in laws would start watching my kids for a couple hours at a time I would say around 6-8 weeks. For me to go and do quick things like a nail appointment or peaceful grocery shopping, but I trust them 100%.
My LB hasn’t been looked after by family at all he’s 18 months. Dad has only watched him while I shower and once taken him to his mums for an hour last Christmas because I was too poorly. He started nursery at 11 months and goes three times a week but no one else has even asked to watch him. Still don’t think I’m ready to be honest.
At 7 months pp now, my mil will come to watch my baby at my place for a couple hours because I need to pack for a long trip we gonna make. We never left our baby to anyone and don't plan to do it anytime soon.
My little one is nearly 6 months old and I have only ever left her with my husband for a few times to go either to the gym or an appointment and once with my mum for 10mins to quickly collect food. I was still very hesitant and I am still. My husband thinks it would be fine to leave her without either of us for a few hours with my mum or sister but I’m still petrified to do so. You’ll know when will be the right time, but don’t take pressure from others or have others force you to leaving your little one, because you won’t relax while you’re away from them anyway. Trust your judgement 😊
My parents had him overnight most Fridays from around 6 weeks, I wanted him to have a close relationship with them & to also not be a baby that was super clingy to me and be happy with other people. They’ve raised children they’re very capable of looking after him. Me and my husband wanted to also still make sure our marriage was being prioritised and we could have some time alone. But there isn’t a right or wrong if you’re not comfortable then don’t do it. But the more you do the less anxious you are x
@Amelia yesss, forgot to mention date nights ! Super important.
Only just started to for few hours at 11 months
Almost 1 and still haven’t
Me and my partner had a date night when baby was 4 months. We went out at 5 30 and daughter when to grandmas and by 8pm we were ready to go back home she picked us up and dropped us all home as i didnt want her staying out when my partner & his mum kept hinting it... That was long enough for me. But at 6 months i had my daughter in childminders (who we knew of and trusted) so she spent every wednesday there since. She loves it and its helped her to come into her own. Be with other children (3 others as its personal in home childcare not nursery) and we were happy to do things that way bit by bit. But that 1 day was enough. You wouldn't leave your child with anyone. & everyone is different on who they feel comfortable with etc. If you dont feel okay about it then don't. Its completely up to you who you'd want your child to be with xx
Thank you for asking about this! And thanks to the fellow momma’s for answering honestly. I’m due in July, and my MIL Is ALREADY asking us to pick one day to watch our baby girl every single week. I’m sorry, but we’ve gotta get through the pregnancy and delivery first, and then get her on a routine and through the brand new newborn stage. Like, I’ll let you know because, yay free child care, buuut I don’t know when I’ll be comfortable with it!
19 months. It's just me. Always.
I’ve been the exact same!! My little one is now 7 months old and im only just starting to leave him with my mother in law now and it’s been a difficult transition (she’s having him for me 2 days a week when I go back to work) I wish I started it earlier!