My question is to those of you that go to a gym and utilize the kids' Club, how did you get your child to stay without crying? I have a fifteen month old and she is very attached to me. She won't stay with just anyone so when I want to go to the gym, it's usually my mother or husband she is with. Any advice? Thanks.
I actually waited to take them to KIDSclub at the gym till my boys hit 2 or 3. I would go alone when my hubby got home.
My daughter used to cry and occasionally still will when I drop her off. I was always told to make sure you say good bye to her and not sneak out. I also tell her, exactly when I'll be back. If she cries, usually the caregiver at the kids club will hold her and distract her. They promised me that if I leave and she continues to cry they will come get me. They never have had to. As soon as mom is gone, apparently most kids will stop crying and play. After doing this a couple of times, my daughter understood that she would be playing here for an hour and that I always came back for her. I also make sure I don't take her when she is tired or hungry. That makes a huge difference as well. Hang in there, even though you'll feel horrible if you leave them when they are crying, it gets easier and they get used to it. Hope the info helps.
I am right there with ya!! My daughter was the SAME way when I started taking her to kids club. The first several times someone had to come get me bc she was so upset. I just had to cut my work out short but eventually she got to be more ok with it. Not necessarily happy about it, but she was ok and didn't cry then entire time. :) Every time I slack off and don't go for awhile, I have to do the same thing a few times again. I just try to take it in stride, no pun intended, bc really, I can't blame her for being upset. I am a SAHM and with my and my husband's parents living within 30 of us, I have never had to leave her with anyone else. It will get better after a few times though so hang in there. :)
Stay in there with her until she is comfortable. As you see her acclimating to it, slowly back away toward the exit. Eventually you'll just be able to drop her off and run once you establish the connection that it's a fun, safe place. You need to do this repeatedly till she understands it's a safe, fun place. It's how I got my oldest used to it.
