Helper or Infant Care - post confinement plans?

Hi J There’s no best answer I think. I sent my eldest (currently pregnant with Second one) to childcare but there’s pros and cons of both. Option 1: If u are lucky enough to get a good helper then it will be best. As you are currently wfh u can also be less worried of how ur helper is treating your child. But helper is not trained to handle infant/ kids. May just sit whole day accompanying ur child watching YouTube. But pros is less chance of ur child catching virus from others in childcare. Option 2: I personally feel kids that goes to childcare achieve milestones faster than kid who does not. Unless u have the time to do activities with him/her at home. Cons; be prepared to juggle work and child caring as your kid will be sick very often!

I was more pro IFC previously, but after asking around, I think helper makes more sense financial wise. Sending to IFC and hiring a part time helper would cost more than hiring a full time helper. I’ll also be wfh to keep an eye on things.

I’m gg for a helper first because IFC will need to wait for some time. And I have a dog so helper can assist !

i personally don’t prefer a helper. will go for ifc option.