First time transitioning a 12 month old to care

[mickyc]

Definitely 2 weeks minimum. That being said I did have a boy once that I only managed to keep for 3 days. He screamed bloody murder for the full 6 hours each day he was here until I called mom at nap time to come get him. I was the 2nd daycare already. No. 3 for him worked out.

For myself I never go back in the room once I lay them down (unless they get up and then I go back in put them back down and don't say a word and then leave).

It is ok if he doesn't eat much and cries. He is learning your rules and routines so begin as you would like things to end. For example if you consistently go in while he is fussing then he will learn that he needs to fuss and you will come running. If you keep your days consistent when he is in your care he will learn quickly what to expect throughout the day and will be comfortable quicker.