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THE FIRST DAY AT NURSERY: HOW TO TAKE CARE OF EVERY DETAIL

03/09/2021

THE FIRST DAY AT NURSERY: HOW TO TAKE CARE OF EVERY DETAIL

There are firsts that you never forget and that will stay in your memory forever. One of these experiences is the first day at nursery. Parents have a range of mixed emotions, from moments of excitement for the start of a new adventure to other moments of healthy concern about leaving their child in an unfamiliar environment for the first time. These are all normal feelings that it is right to experience and learn to manage because the success of such an important first day depends on how those feelings are handled. How do we start? Take a deep breath and follow these simple tips!  

Live this moment with serenity

This concerns the parents but allows the children to experience the nursery as an environment where they feel safe. In fact, children often get nervous when they see their mum and dad worried because they have the superpower to read emotions from their faces and feel them on their skin. The best thing to do is to trust the nursery and the educators who are specialised in this, to metabolise the emotions and transmit calmness to the children by telling them what will happen. Explaining to them that they are going to a safe and fun place with nice teachers and lots of new children to make friends with is the best way to stimulate a positive expectation in them. 

 Bringing a friend along and establishing rituals

From a very young age, children put all their trust in "magical" objects, such as a teddy bear, a blanket or a doll, which give them a sense of calm. The important thing is not the object itself, but the feeling it gives the child, that of having a 'friend' with them who can make them feel at home anywhere. Therefore, bringing this object to nursery can help the child feel safe or in any case, feel like they have the company of a special "friend". 

 Remember that everyone has their own time

The phased introduction process of nursery is time-consuming (usually two to four weeks) and varies depending on the child. Initially, there is a reduced timetable with the presence of the parents to allow the child to adapt to the environment and people. The process involves the child gradually spending more and more hours in the nursery and learning to spend time apart from their parents. If you notice that the child finds it more difficult to detach themselves from mum and dad, don't blame them or the parents: each experience takes its time and the child probably just needs more reassurance.

 Explain that mum and dad will be back soon

When it comes to leaving your children at nursery, the first concern is about detachment. Both parents and children will miss each other, but while the parents know how the nursery works, children do not yet know the dynamics. There is a risk that they may feel disorientated and fear that mum and dad will abandon them, so the best thing to do is to explain to them that they will soon come back for them. In order not to create false expectations with phrases such as "Mummy will be here soon", it is good to give references that suggest precisely when they will be brought home. For example, the element of a nap can be used to tell them that when they wake up they will find their mum and dad, or that they will go home after they’ve had some food. Stressing several times that the parents will pick them up will make them feel calmer and make the nursery experience more peaceful.

 

Thinking of every eventuality

Every parent knows their child best and will therefore be able to anticipate his or her needs as well. For this reason, it is a good idea to prepare a bag that has everything you need for every situation in the nursery. The first thing to remember is a change of clothes, which, depending on the season, can vary from light bodysuits and hats to onesies, sweatshirts and socks. It is always good to consider a second pair of shoes as well, especially if your child is just starting to get out of nappies. And while we are thinking about this, remember that it is a good idea to add towels and nappies, although you can find out if the nursery provides them independently or not. A must-have are objects that can calm them down, such as a dummy with its case and the 'magic object'. When it comes to food, make sure you provide the facility with a kit with a glass, plate and cutlery (if the child is already weaned) or milk and baby food. 

 

Now that the bag is ready and your child is ready, it is time to take them on this new adventure so that they can experience the first day in a special way. Of course they will miss their parents, and mum and dad's thoughts will always be with their child, but there is no need to worry. This is one of the most important moments in a child's development, and if the parents experience it with serenity, it will be the same for the child, who will go to nursery with enthusiasm, waiting for mum and dad to come back for him with open arms and a big smile on their face. 

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