I am hiring a sitter for the first time outside of the family and the normal daycare provider so that I can attend a baby shower next weekend. I am very nervous about dropping Collin off with someone he doesnt know. Its not that I dont trust her...she will be great BUT I have to wonder what he will think and how he will react. Any advice on how to make that transition?? I have one week to prepare him and am not sure how to go about making it easy for him.

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Karen
Mom to Collin
2/21/07

I'm sure he'll do fine. Sounds like he's going to her house? I'd say just bring some familiar things in case he gets a little anxious and not worry too much about it. How long is he staying with her?

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I am hoping it will only be for four hours. I will be running back to him!!!

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Karen
Mom to Collin
2/21/07

I agree with Lisa bring some things that he is familiar with and hopefully that will help. Good luck and I hope it goes well.

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I haven't used a sitter yet. We are sooo overdue!

A new friend referred her sitter to me. She said that another mom she referred her to had Susie come over to her house for a couple of hours while she was there, just to "make friends" with the kids and see how it went. They have now used her 7 or 8 times. I may do that when we need her.

Could you have your new sitter come to your house sometime this week? I suppose I would pay her half her rate for her time, kwim? Or invite her for dinner instead, but that way Collin can interact on "his turf" and she won't be a total stranget when you take him (with a bag of his favorite toys) to her house.

Have fun at your shower!

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Stacey (38)
DH Steve (38)
DS Chase 2-13-07

I have yet to do that also, but I would think to bring familiar things as well. May be show up a little earlier so you can spend some time with her and him so he has a little while to get used to her. Let us know how it goes and make sure to enjoy yourself at the shower!

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glad i'm not the only one who has yet to hire an outside-the-family sitter. i've always wondered how Cadence would react, but she did great with the out-of-state company we had this past weekend. all they had to do was pull out a book and read to her and she was sold!

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We haven't used a sitter either, only family. I did subscribe to babysitters.com just yesterday because we need some help when I go back to work. I really like the idea of inviting her over to play on his turf. Colton does better at home than he does at someone else's house. I think taking his toys may help, even some special treats. I hope you enjoy the shower and he does well at the sitter. Good luck!

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