https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:02:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825494 Thu, 31 May 2018 08:03:17 +0000 hellobeeboston 2825494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh! I would just stick with it. My son refused to drink from a bottle when he started daycare at 5 months. It was SO stressful... we had to introduce solids earlier than planned because we could get him to eat most of the breastmilk from a spoon with some oatmeal... EVENTUALLY, and I'm talking like, 3 months later, he started drinking from a bottle... he looooved to nurse, and would definitely nurse more when I got home. i was happy when he turned 1 and we could do mostly food, so at least you're close! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825448 Wed, 30 May 2018 19:51:25 +0000 Iced Tea 2825448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! She took one ounce of fresh breast milk today, so that’s a bit of progress. She also took water today. I think she’ll be fine. I’d just rather not nurse more often at night. I was hoping to reduce it instead, but she seems to have other ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825356 Wed, 30 May 2018 11:44:51 +0000 Mama Bird 2825356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think peer pressure is a big factor in day care. She'll probably soon pick up whatever the other kids are doing - probably cups or sippies, and if the other kids are older and not drinking milk, she may prefer whatever they're drinking. My kids started day care at 10 months and I only brought in milk for a couple of weeks, tops. They weren't drinking it anyway, but drank water very nicely all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825351 Wed, 30 May 2018 11:37:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2825351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd ask them to keep trying (bottle, cups, whatever) but I wouldn't be that stressed since she's almost 1 and also nurses. My 2nd was like this too. Even now at 17 months she doesn't really drink any type of milk but is still nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825347 Wed, 30 May 2018 11:27:48 +0000 jape14 2825347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried a weighted straw cup like the Munchkin, lollacup, or zoli? My DD refuses the bottle but she drinks out of those no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825346 Wed, 30 May 2018 11:14:55 +0000 Becky 2825346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely not a big deal since she’s almost a year. She’s getting plenty from you still too. If she wasn’t still nursing it would still be fine. Many kids don’t transition to cow milk or an alternative milk after stopping breastfeeding or formula if they’re getting adequate nutrients elsewhere. Also DD1 started reusing a bottle at 10 months (she still nurses pretty frequently when I was around) and it definitely wasn’t a concern. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825312 Wed, 30 May 2018 08:48:04 +0000 MaryM 2825312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't dealt with this, but I was talking to a friend who did who said it's common. I love kellymom for tips. </p> <p><a href="https://kellymom.com/bf/normal/reverse-cycling/" rel="nofollow">https://kellymom.com/bf/normal/reverse-cycling/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825311 Wed, 30 May 2018 08:43:47 +0000 Iced Tea 2825311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sent a 360 and a sippy, both things we use at home (but typically for water). She wanted nothing to do with either one, they said. The contents are thawed breast milk. I sent fresh breast milk today in case that’s the issue. My first didn’t like thawed milk but was often okay with fresh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825309 Wed, 30 May 2018 08:39:59 +0000 DesertDreams88 2825309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Were they giving it to her in a cup or bottle? Because it sounds like she has no bottle practice at home, so I wouldnt expect her to do well with one for the first daycare days<br /> I also wouldn't bother getting her used to a bottle at this age... I'd try to emphasize straw cup or 360 cup practice at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-refuses-milk-at-daycare#post-2825307 Wed, 30 May 2018 08:33:35 +0000 Iced Tea 2825307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you do? My 11 month old just started daycare and refuses milk all day (she’s two days in). She is willing to eat solids at lunch. </p> <p>At home, I breastfeed her directly or occasionally give her fresh breast milk in a cup. She feeds 3 times a day and a couple times overnight. She woke up to nurse so many times last night; I need her to get most of her milk during the day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766284 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:11:28 +0000 Truth Bombs 2766284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I book someone as soon as I know I have plans. Sometimes that's a few weeks notice, sometimes it's a couple days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766268 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:49:11 +0000 lioneyes 2766268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As soon as I need one for a specific date, I book. Then for date nights I often just text week of to see if they are free. I have a few I use and usually they will text me their availability for evenings in the coming month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766249 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:06:54 +0000 nana87 2766249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As early as possible. Especially if it's for specific days that our daycare is closed-- lots of families use the same pool of babysitters (former daycare teachers!) so it's a matter of who asks first. I just confirmed a sitter for a couple hours during the first week of September... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766205 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:59:08 +0000 lamariniere 2766205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As early as possible, and usually a minimum of 2 weeks. I think I've only ever been able to do short notice (like 2-3 days) once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766182 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:12:11 +0000 wrkbrk 2766182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only use one person - his daycare teacher - so we plan in adnavce. Usually we ask her with a month's notice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766077 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 21:18:58 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2766077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is all so interesting! I know it's also sitter dependant, using parents vs. high school kids, to everything in between. I love hearing how you all make it work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766071 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:54:40 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2766071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I often have people cancel if I book too far in advance so a few days usually works best for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766043 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:40:25 +0000 psw27 2766043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a set date, as far out as possible! For a random date night, I usually just text with our favorite sitter and see when she's free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766035 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:49:59 +0000 erinbaderin 2766035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never actually gotten a sitter, just my parents. I usually have to "book" them well in advance because they live three hours away and have pretty busy lives. They're almost always willing to drop everything and drive down if I really need them but I try not to do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766034 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:47:10 +0000 SweetiePie 2766034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted 2 weeks before because I'm assuming it's a special occasion that you know about in advance. In that case I would want to secure one as soon as possible. </p> <p>I sometimes get a daytime sitter just for random running errands or lunch with a friend. That's usually less notice and therefore less of a big deal when I can't find one.</p> <p>ETA: actually I should add that we have a standing sitter that we try to book for as many Saturday's as she's free for a 2 month period. So right now I have her booked for 4-5 saturdays in August and Sept. In Sept I'll ask her about October and maybe Nov availability. So I guess I do book her far in advance but usually not for specific things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766031 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:33:10 +0000 bushelandapeck 2766031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We book ahead as far out as we can. When we are issuing a sitter we usually book her for the next date at the end of that night. That way we always have something scheduled. Sometimes we are able to get a last min sitter but it's rare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766021 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:57:27 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2766021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, that's why I have multiple votes allowed! And I'm assuming non-emergency situations, because we all have those days when the kid is sick and you are scrambling last second! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766018 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:44:47 +0000 Cole 2766018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted at least 2 weeks before but I only follow that when we have a specific event or reason for needing a sitter. There are plenty of times Wednesday rolls around and I text our sitter and all what her availability is that weekend and my husband and I go out whenever she happens to be free- ditto for if I have errands to run. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-far-in-advance-do-you-book-a-sitter#post-2766014 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:40:54 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2766014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was talking with a friend about this today, and we had vastly different approaches. Just curious what you all do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-with-no-experience-need-advice#post-2079364 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:32:03 +0000 MrsSCB 2079364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I babysat babies close to that age when I was about 16. I'd like to think an adult would be equally or more responsible :-) he seems willing and eager to learn so I think I'd have him over, see how he does, and go from there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-with-no-experience-need-advice#post-2079362 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:28:13 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2079362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure it would be fine! He's a responsible adult and everyone has to get their first experience somewhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-with-no-experience-need-advice#post-2078205 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:31:12 +0000 Mamasig 2078205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't do it. This is my child - the little person I gave birth to and love more than anything in the world. I want someone with experience! Plus, the baby is 4 months old. To me, that is still so young. Maybe with my 2 year old who basically just needs someone to play with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-with-no-experience-need-advice#post-2078176 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:12:48 +0000 Ash 2078176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm probably in the minority but I wouldn't do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-with-no-experience-need-advice#post-2078152 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:48:20 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2078152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you trust his character, then I would be willing to try it out and see how he is around the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-with-no-experience-need-advice#post-2078141 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:36:36 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2078141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd take him up on his offer especially since he wants to come over and learn what to do. </p>