What age was your baby when you put them in a childcare setting? What kind of setting was it? (babysitter, daycare, etc.) I want to go back to work but I’m so scared to leave my baby. He’s 3 months old but was born prematurely (adjusted age 8 weeks) and I’m so scared that he’ll get sick. I tried compromising with my boyfriend since he’s off weekends but he said to pay my own babysitter because he won’t and he doesn’t want to take care of the kids. My mom cared for my daughter at 6 months but she has back issues so she said she’s no longer doing babies. I have an early childhood education degree so I’m thinking maybe getting a job in a daycare center to take my children but idk. How can I overcome this fear or what job can I get where I can keep him with me?