Having a child with Down syndrome gives every decision a new level for consideration. Babysitting is one of those considerations. I've had many people tell me how much kids with Ds like and need social interactions of kids their age and how they pick up skills from watching older kids. On the other hand, kids get lost in the number kids in daycare and don't get as much attention and time.
G can take up to an hour eating a bottle, and I want her working on the skills physical therapy and speech show us so I decided against the normal daycare setting. We've been blessed with truly AMAZING sitters, and G is thriving (even the doctor's say so). Our minister's wife watches her several days a week, and this school year, we have a girl from our church coming into our home so G can be with her own things several days a week. Both ladies are patient, compassionate, God-loving women who work with G on her skills, read to her, sing to her, and play endlessly. One of the ladies will be taking her to story hour once a week so G can see other kids. I also plan on getting together with my friends who have kids so G can see what other kids are doing.
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