I have a new dcb that started part time last week, he just turned 1 and has never been in a playpen and never left alone for any period of time. If mom or dad are going to the washroom or showering, the little guy is inside the bathroom with them. He also sleeps in this "cocoon" thing. I have asked her to get a playpen and have him in it for 10 - 15 min. at a time, which she did, but she's still in the room with him, so when he's here and I have to put him in the play pen to answer the door, he loses his mind on me and screams and screams. He's terrified of being alone. Also I refused to use anything like this sleeping "thing" she has as he does not even fit into it anymore, he legs are all scrunched up and I did not think this was a good way to have him go down for his nap. My question is, what do you think the average amount of time is for a newbie to "adjust" I honestly have always (or most always) had the little ones start anywhere after 6 months of age, so by one, they are so adapted to my home, my other children, my schedule etc. it's been so long since I've taken one that is already one and has never had anyone but mom, dad or grandparents watch him. Just wondering what would be a "normal" amount of time to give him to adjust before thinking he may never