Need a Pep Talk...accepted a 12 month old into my program

[mimi]

Don't be nervous! You have help most days and babies love to try to fit into the group dynamic (most anyway) It sounds like this child is a good fit and I find my older kids love having a baby (12mths) around because they feel like big kids and like to help. The child is old enough of sit in a wagon or put child in a stroller when you go for walks.
A little adjustment and this child will be a great addition and you get those wonderful baby cuddles.

[cfred]

My crew is 2.5 down to 2 and I just took on a 10 month old. I've done this kind of thing lots of times and it's always been fine. This little guy isn't even up on his feet yet, so there was a bit of concern for that. I have to be a bit more diligent in reminding the children that there is a young. baby on the floor, so they must be more careful. I've perhaps put a bit more structure into our day so as to keep everyone busy and off the new baby. So far, so good! The older kids love the baby and the baby loves the older kids. Today, as they all played with the garage in the corner, the older kids were singing 'Old McBubbub' (Old McDonald but with my dad's 'grandpa' name). For quite some time afterward, new baby was singing 'eieieieiiiiiii' loudly.

So cute it hurts

Enjoy your little one! You'll fall into your comfort zone before you know it!