any kids in daycare with a band or helmet?

March 21, 2001

Max just goes to the daycare at my gym and I had such anxiety over bringing

him there but not anymore - (walking through the gym is another story) anyway

as you will find there are all types there - there is a boy who wears a

police helmet everyday, in fact he tried to pull Max's band right off his

head shouting " I want it! " and there is a little girl who only waers

nightgowns there and makes the babysitters call her Pocahantas - so as far as

the band - I think day care providers have seen it all. I showed them how to

put it on and to check for any spots (if he pulled it off) and a few moms

asked me what it was for and I was happy to explain.

Overall, my anxiety far outweighed reality - it wasn't so bad but I only

leave him for an hour or two -

Hope it helps a little - Good luck

Amy (max's mom)

March 21, 2001

In a message dated 3/21/01 8:21:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, corrie43@... writes:

My 4 month old son just got his helmet. We are thinking of putting him in daycare so his father can go back to work full time and I was wondering if any of your kids were in daycare and how everyone reacts to them. We get a lot of stares when we take him out, but I think he looks like a cute little football player. Thanks.

Funny - I just joined a Moms group. We had mom's night out so I brought a picture of in his helmet and explained plagio. The next day we had a pizza party with all the kids and moms. Not one child, 5 or under, said one thing the entire time, that I heard, about his helmet. I was amazed!! Since still has his share of spills while walking and trips a lot, one mother asked if it was for his balance and learning to walk. Explained plagio again! Kids are so resilient!

Tammy & 12/8/99

March 21, 2001

My 4 month old son just got his helmet. We are thinking of putting

him in daycare so his father can go back to work full time and I was

wondering if any of your kids were in daycare and how everyone reacts

to them. We get a lot of stares when we take him out, but I think he

looks like a cute little football player. Thanks.

March 21, 2001

Hello, sorry I didn't catch your name.

My 14 month old daughter just started daycare and so far so good. The daycare

workers are very interested in helping in any way possible, but fortunately

she really doesn't require any special assistance unless she is being " cute "

and taking it off!!! Since she is so young, the other kids don't seem to

notice or care. Actually I think it will help her in the long run by saving

her from those occasional falls and bumps! The one thing I do have to do is

pack a hat for her to wear if they take them for a walk. She has to have her

head covered when she is outdoors if it is sunny.

Have you posted here before? If not, then welcome!

Marci (Mom to )

Oklahoma

March 23, 2001

Corrie--

I'm sure that you've heard from lots of people at this point, but just

another vote to say " go for it " with daycare. My son has had his helmet

since December 15 and has been in daycare almost every day with it. It was

actually the director who first suggested that he may need it. is

now 13 months old and none of the older kids has ever made fun of him, etc.

(He does have a big 4 year old brother at the center who lets kids know what

it's for.) Almost all of the parents have asked about it, but I'd rather

tell them than let them wonder what's up!

I've gotten to the point where if people stare--then let them. Some ask, and

I'm glad to tell them. We have to realize that it's in the best interest for

our child to be wearing the helmet and in the long run, it really is for such

a short time out of their lives.

The best thing is that the helmet has been a great protective device as my

son has been toddling around. I'm actually aprehensive about taking it off

for good since I'm afraid that he'll have no fear and just going banging into

everything!