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Frankly speaking i too am against leaving my child and working,the intial years are the most important and i dont want to worka and make money and miss out my son's day-to-day things,like his first word,his frist step ect,being with him is my first priority now.

Well if the day-care is really good enough then I don't see any harm in leaving kid there.But yes,a mother's care and love is afterall a mother's and none can beat it.And at such a tender age it would definitely not be advisable to leave the kid at somebody else's care.

I think sometimes moms have to make the best decision based on their child's needs. If a mother can't afford to stay home with her child, then she needs to consider the option of daycare. I was in daycare for a long time. I think I started when I was six and I left when I was 12. Its a great oppurtunity for youngsters to make friends. Now granted, your child is only 5 months old, so I'm sure he/she won't be striking up any conversations with fellow 5 month olds, but you do what you have to, to provide them safety while you are away. I know we don't always like the decisions we make, but sometimes we just don't have any other options! Good luck!!

I grew up going to daycare while my mom worked, and I grew up doing very well in school and always had the ability to function independently. Of course the daycare/preschool was a very good one, which is really what makes the difference. Kids are just fine growing up going to daycare or a preschool while parents work. Doing this helps develop social skills, and well-qualified daycare attendants can be a very positive influence on a child's behavior and mindset. The question is less about whether it's OK or not, it's about the quality of the facility. You never want to send your child away without making sure you are 100% comfortable with the place and people, even the other kids. I've found that kids who grow up at home with their mom are needier, whinier, less independent, and less skilled at verbal communication and social interaction than kids who went to daycare/preschool. If you feel your baby is still too young, wait another couple months while you research facilities in your area. You can start by getting a part-time job so that your baby is only away from you for short amounts of time, and slowly work you way to a full-time position.

I would never leave my son at a daycare. Talk about a germ factory! On top of that, do you really know the person(people) watching your kid? I would only leave my son with family or friends, and that's it. Never with someone I did not know. If that is your only option, then take it. I want to be a stay at home mom, so I have no problem with my situation.