ESF play visit
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Maybe we have different ideas on parenting but I would not be happy to leave a newborn with a stranger.
Having travelled the world, and lived in four countries across Europe and Asia, I've never seen a situation where people are not accommodating of a newborn, especially somewhere as relaxed as an ESF playscheme.
BTW - 'little ones': a newborn is different to even a four or five month old. I wouldn't take an older baby, but a new baby needs to be with mum as much as possible. It's just a normal part of life all over the world - much more 'normal' than passing them off to a stranger.
Having travelled the world, and lived in four countries across Europe and Asia, I've never seen a situation where people are not accommodating of a newborn, especially somewhere as relaxed as an ESF playscheme.
BTW - 'little ones': a newborn is different to even a four or five month old. I wouldn't take an older baby, but a new baby needs to be with mum as much as possible. It's just a normal part of life all over the world - much more 'normal' than passing them off to a stranger.
I also wouldn't leave my girls with a stranger (neither my bub nor my 3 y.o.). if i had to 'borrow' a helper, it would be someone i know! I also agree with the difference between older baby & newborn. I do think, however, it's a good thing to ask/let the school know if you have to bring bub with you, especially if they've stated that they'd prefer siblings not to attend. In my experience, ESF have been very relaxed, even encouraging about me bringing my now 9 mth old.
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Hi! Thanks for the responses.. It's ESF hillside. I don't have a helper, otherwise I would definitely bring her along and have her wait around. Neither do I have family or many friends around. Friends, if any, are working so it would be impossible to aak them for help. Besides not everyone is comfortable to handle a baby just a few weeks old. I am also not comfortable with leaving my little one with anyone, other than my husband who will be attending the session too.
I think I will give the school a call to inform them. Hope they will be cool. Thanks for the suggestion. Have a great new year, all!
I think I will give the school a call to inform them. Hope they will be cool. Thanks for the suggestion. Have a great new year, all!
Agree, my kids know many of my friends' helpers by name, and I have known them for a while too. I wouldn't consider them a stranger.
Hi! Thanks for the responses.. It's ESF hillside. I don't have a helper, otherwise I would definitely bring her along and have her wait around. Neither do I have family or many friends around. Friends, if any, are working so it would be impossible to aak them for help. Besides not everyone is comfortable to handle a baby just a few weeks old. I am also not comfortable with leaving my little one with anyone, other than my husband who will be attending the session too.
I think I will give the school a call to inform them. Hope they will be cool. Thanks for the suggestion. Have a great new year, all!
If that's what you're currently working with and comfortable with, by all means, call the school and explain. I am sure you won't be the first, nor the last, but I think it's only considerate to inform them. Good luck!!!