Preschooler on formula

[bright sparks]

I'm like you mommaL, I likely wouldn't say too much as it's not my child, not my decision IMO. I would probably ask why though as they might have a good reason...or at least throw it out there so that they know that it's quite uncommon for a child his age to be on formula still.

I would never tell a parent what to do, but as a caregiver I feel a duty to the child and their best interests. To simply ignore this issue because it doesn't really effect me is besides the point. It effects the child. Ultimately my hands are tied, but doing nothing is part of the problem because for all anyone knows, this is something the parent deep down knows to be an issue but either doesn't know any better, has been given poor advice or is struggling to get a handle of. Are we not obligated as caregiver of this child to do what's in their best interest? Even if it means having a sometimes difficult conversation with a parent? It's not a case of TELLING a parent what to do, but investigate, ask questions, offer resources etc. That's not overstepping the mark if you ask me, that is collaborative care which is what I see this daycare gig being. To do nothing is an injustice. If this parent thinks that the child is being served better nutritionally via formula and we know better, shouldn't we offer some resources for them to investigate further. At the end of the day it may not make the parent change, but I'd do everything I could and I would sleep better at night knowing I'd tried my best for the child.