How long did it? Nursery settling in.
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I feel you 🫶🏻 I was thorned and devastated the first few months when my little boy started nursery. For each child is different and also depends on the age they start. My boy started earlier than I wanted to - he was almost 11 months. After 2 months he was feeling fine and eager to go there and play. But it was a very tough period for all of us, so hang in there. Hope it goes well for your LO ❤️
Like a month. Mine has been going since April, still cries but willingly goes in, and waves but there are big tears
It took 4 settling-in sessions and 2 weeks, and now he goes in smiling and waving me away
I have 4 settling in sessions then a full week before I go back. I’ve got my mum coming that week incase of any issues. It’s so hard 🥺🥺🥺
I work in a nursery with children from 3 months old to 12 years old, It really depends on your child and how they cope with being away from you, some children come into nursery and settle like a duck to water and others take a little bit longer to get used to new people, new environments and a new routine, it is perfectly normal and before you know it they will be running into nursery without looking back! Stick with it, reassurance and a quick and confident hand over help for a quick settling in for your little one! Wish you all the best! 💙💙
It still hurts. 7 weeks in
My step son was fine for a couple weeks. Then had a phase where I would have to have him physically peeled off me and I would leave in floods of tears. We still get the odd morning where he wants to stay with us but most mornings he goes in no problem. The other morning he didn't even look back and then you feel sad because they just left you at the door! Every child adjusts differently but you'll both adjust 😊 if it gets bad, they should be able to offer support at drop offs like having the same person they're close to come and meet them etc.
@Zoe thanks! I did feel like I lingered too long yesterday so I’ll remember that today! @Bethan great advice on same person handover, they seem to be doing that so that’s encouraging x
It took a few weeks. Now she kisses and cuddles us before heading in.