Would you send your toddler out just for social stimulation

amother

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:39 pm

If your available and able to care for the toddler ? Sending out solely for social.

amother

Forestgreen

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:41 pm

If money wasn't an issue, I for sure would. I think it's good for kids to be around other kids their age, as well as around other adults. Even at 2 years old.
Could be just for 2-3 hrs.

amother

Jasmine

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:44 pm

How old a toddler are we talking? Probably at least a few hours a few times a week oncr theyr 2.5. or at least an organized playground with friends

amother

Snapdragon

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:44 pm

No, but I would make playdates/Gymboree/library hour…..
Do you have any friends with kids that age, even if it is more “work” on your part and you watch their kid.

There are plenty of opportunities for your child to socialize without sending them to a babysitter.

amother

Jade

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:44 pm

Absolutely. Not for the whole day, but part of the day.

The other option is to find some sort of mommy and me group and go regularly.

amother

Jade

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:48 pm

amother [ Snapdragon ] wrote:

I found keeping a toddler home to be a lot of work. Too much, really. I sent out because I needed a break. But I’m sure it’s a personality thing.

amother

Blue

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:50 pm

I’m thinking of doing it but I don’t have the money.
Instead I’m trying to find someone who has a toddler the same age as mine to watch in my house.
My toddler really likes being with other kids

amother

Yolk

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:51 pm

I send out my toddler because he was going crazy from boredom at home. He wasn't interested in playing with me. He loved it from day 1 and has become so much more calm. He's out for around 4 hours a day.
It was also getting very hard for me to have him home all day and it's impossible to shop or do errands with him.

amother

Daisy

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:52 pm

For sure!! And for me, to have more space to run around, designated play space, places to expire and climb on. My apt is really small

amother

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 1:54 pm

amother [ Blue ] wrote:

Where are you located? I’m thinking the same.

I have other kids but their all older.. this is the issue with spacing. She’s left with no one to play with Crying

amother

Jasmine

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:00 pm

amother [ Blue ] wrote:

Over the summer when my kids are home we pair up with other stay at home mommies for set playdates

amother

Crystal

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:08 pm

amother [ Snapdragon ] wrote:

If money isn’t an issue, how’s that any different from sending to a playgroup/babysitter for a few hours?

amother

Oleander

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:13 pm

amother [ Crystal ] wrote:

If money isn’t an issue, how’s that any different from sending to a playgroup/babysitter for a few hours?

Because you stay with your kid at those classes.

amother

Crystal

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:32 pm

amother [ Oleander ] wrote:

Because you stay with your kid at those classes.

I hear you. At this age, I feel like it’s ok for my kids not to be with me for a few hours and I know I’m not organized enough to separately arrange everything they’d have in school.

amother

Crocus

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:49 pm

I am home but just started sending my 2.5 out. We went to mommy and me classes once a week and did other things but she needs much more socializing with kids her age. She was really bored and asked for friends all day. Now she wakes up and asks if it’s time to go yet.

amother

RosePink

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:50 pm

Related question: Opinions on this if toddler has a younger sibling and they both seem content with each other's company?

SuperWify

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:51 pm

I did and it was so good for her! Good for me too because I realized I have more time to invest in my business and I did!

amother

Jasmine

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 2:56 pm

amother [ RosePink ] wrote:

Related question: Opinions on this if toddler has a younger sibling and they both seem content with each other's company?

I find 2 kids together way easier than 1.

amother

Blue

Wed, Aug 03 2022, 3:17 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Where are you located? I’m thinking the same.

I have other kids but their all older.. this is the issue with spacing. She’s left with no one to play with Crying

Monsey
I don’t really know a lot of people so I don’t have who to meet up with.