Crying after returning from daycare?

My son has been in daycare since he was 7 weeks old. It's prefectly normal for your child to be a little uncomfortable. He probably had a nice little schedule going and is now a little screwed up. Give him time to adjust.

My son would cry and whine pretty much all night after coming home from daycare. Finally, I was tired of him being stressed out all the time and I took him out and was fortunate enough to have a family member able to care for him along with their 2 children.

He has been much happier since the change came about at night. Just keep an eye on things and see if it gets better. If it doesn't, I would definitely check into something else.

My son did the same thing. It may just be an adjustment issue. does he cry like this at the daycare? If so what do they do to remedy it? I used to try things over and over until it worked and then one day he just stopped crying and was happy again. My son went through it for about 2-3 weeks, then he was fine. Good luck

On top of im being so young this is only his first week in daycare, it is all a bit overwhelming for him and a big transition, give it time and he'll get used to the new routine!

He probably is just adjusting to a new routine. He probably also really misses his mom. I remember at that age, my son wouldn't even be consoled by my husband, he just preferred me. I am sure it is hard on you to leave him at daycare and it can make you feel worse if this is going on. I stay at home, but I know alot of people that don't get to choose. Just try to cuddle with him, comfort him as much as you can. Keep his routine as constant as possible and hopefully he will adjust!

I wouldn't worry. My friend's daughter would cry constantly for about a half an hour when returning from her grandmother's each Sunday. This was the only day of the week she was away from her parents.. but it was a little odd she would cry when returning and not when leaving. Your son probably just needs to get used to it... give him a little bit of time. Good luck!

Watch him carefully, I've never had an issue with one of my babies crying or being fussy after being at daycare. You never know people hurt little ones quiet often!

If he still does it after 3 weeks, then find another center. It takes children on average 2 weeks to adjust to change of routine and separation from their parents.

It could also be that baby went from a busy loud center, to his quiet home. Maybe a home child care would be best for him.

I would definately blame it on the routine, once he gets used to it, he will be fine. Also, they probably keep him really busy there, try to find things to stimulate him, he might be bored when he gets home. Or he could be overstimulated. Try different things.

*Steps up on soapbox :)* Eleven weeks old and in daycare?!? Daycare is a very stressful place to be. Is there any possible way you can make it so mom can be home with him, or that he can be cared for by responsible and caring family?

Babies always have a hard time adjusting to sudden change. Your baby is telling you how hard it is for him to accept the changes, both the daily changes and the overall changes. He is overwhelmed and has no resources available to express it except by freaking out. I'm sure I'll get a ton of thumbs-down, but it breaks my heart what people will put their precious children through.