Raising Babies: Should Under 3s Go to Nursery?

Excellent book, with some studies pursuit in day cares. something that I have been looking for for a long time. Now I feel reassured about my feelings when was the time to find a daycare for my daughter. It just feel wrong, and at the end I didn't. but many people try to encourage you saying that is OK that is even better for your child. Please read it first if you are thinking in daycares.

Mandatory reading for parents planning to use daycare for their baby. Lucid explanation for why it might not be a good idea.

If you already made up your mind and want to opt for home rearing, this books supports the reader in that decision. But it you want to gather input on both sides of the argument, this book is not helpful at all.

Like Steve I'm also a psychologist. I found this book a very honest and open account of the state of childcare in this country (and others). I really wished I had read this book with my first child - although I waited until my daughter was 12 months, I still felt she was too young to be in group care let alone with a stranger. Unfortunately I was in the situation where I had no family and nursery I felt had staff that could be held accountable, a safer place than perhaps a childminder where there were no cameras. The most distressing information is the raised cortisol levels in children under 3 who attend nursery and the damage this can have on a developing brain. This time around I'm not making the same mistake and have chosen love rather than money - they are only young once. Please read this book and if you can, avoid nursery care for your under 3.

I think this whole book could have been covered in a blog with a few references to studies. In a nut shell it says choose love over work and money