Overwhelmed. New daycare. 12m old not right fit

[Rachael]

I agree it's going to take time.

Children come in different sizes, different weights and different abilities. And it can be a vast range but this is a new business to you, a new situation to you 16 month old daughter, a new situation to you in having your own child to care for plus others.

It's at last 2 weeks to transition a new child but this 12 month old won't be the last one you have who is heavy to carry, late to walk, slow to sit unaided. Bottom line, right now, you aren't used to the baby and the baby isn't used to you. But that's the way it goes with every new child so sooner or later, you'll have to work through it.

One day at a time. Gradually the crying and napping will settle then the rest will gradually fall into place. Give it time.