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is 4 months old too young to start daycare?

Asked by survivormama10 at 8:27 PM on Oct. 7, 2010 in General Parenting

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Mine started at 10 weeks so no it's not to early.

Answer by Jademom07 at 8:32 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
Just because or so you can work? I think it is to early for social purposes only but if you need to go back to work then it is not to early. Most daycare's start at 6 weeks.

Answer by But_Mommie at 8:28 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
yes, i think before a year. But that is my opinion. They need so much attention before then. If you need a sitter I would look for a private sitter rather than day care.

Answer by sassy_brizzy at 8:30 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
I think so, but then again, I would never take my child to daycare unless I had to(no offense to anyone, it's just a person preference). If you have no choice, don't feel bad about it. I know there are definitely babies younger than that at day cares.

Answer by LovingSAHMommy at 8:47 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
No it isn't. Most daycares take children as young as 6 weeks. If you have to work, you have to work.

Answer by KairisMama at 8:54 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
If you have to go back to work -- sure
but if you don't -- I say 6 months and up...

Answer by ajc88 at 8:30 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
most take them at 6 weeks

Answer by MommyH2 at 8:32 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
my ds started at 11 weeks when I went back to work

Answer by peanutsmommy1 at 8:41 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
I had kids in my class at 4 weeks old. I prefer no kid to have to go to daycare or any care before 3, but, that is just what I would prefer.

Answer by BradenIsMySon at 8:43 PM on Oct. 7, 2010
i know some babies go as early as 6 wks

Answer by proudmommy690 at 8:52 PM on Oct. 7, 2010