2nd child and mat leaves

[Lee-Bee]

I believe often the best thing you can do with a young child that is in daycare is to leave them in daycare (at least part time) when a new sibling is born. It provides consistency and stimulation...which they aren't likely to receive at home when sleep deprived mom tends to a new born. For many month home will be all about keeping up with baby care. It is so easy for a toddler to get under stimulated and to develop behavior issues as they struggle to get attention and socialize while home with sleep deprived mom and infant.

It is hard on daycare providers, for sure, as their income may change with little notice but I wouldn't find it unusual at all for a parent to want to keep their daycare space and I would never assume that just because they are expecting another child that they plan to give up the daycare space of their older child.