r/MadeMeSmile • u/mindyour • Jan 30 '25

Wholesome Moments Daycare CCTV captures a baby's first steps, and her mother is overwhelmed by the workers' excitement.

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u/Muppetude Jan 30 '25

There are some really good ones out there. They also often take the parents’ well-being into account, since many of them feel guilty dropping their kids off to be watched by someone else for a good portion of the day.

My friend who worked in daycare said many times when kids take their first steps there, they intentionally don’t tell the parents. They just say something like “he tried to walk today and is getting real close!” They do it so the parents can experience the joy of watching their baby’s first steps at home, instead of feeling guilt at having missed them while at work.

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u/alex_3410 Jan 30 '25

im sure its one of those unwritten rules that its not mentioned until the parents say it!

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u/Muppetude Jan 30 '25

My friend said the reason they lie and say the baby is “getting close” to walking (as opposed to just staying silent) is because it makes the parents more likely to try and encourage the baby to walk when they get home that day.

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u/lilybattle Jan 30 '25

That's actually really really sweet

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u/SeaAnthropomorphized Jan 30 '25

I came here to read this.

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u/PlaneCommunication93 Feb 02 '25

We always did the same. No first steps or first words happening at Kindergarten-- those are special moments for the parents and they should get to experience and celebrate them

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u/Sensitive_Ad_1271 Jan 30 '25

I had to watch the video back because the title made it seem like there was more than one worker getting excited but I thought it was a typo but then I saw your comment too which had workers plural. Is that also a typo or am I missing someone?

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u/GitEmSteveDave Jan 30 '25

Also where is mom getting overwhelmed?

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u/Sensitive_Ad_1271 Jan 30 '25

You have to play the part of the mother watching the video. If you didn't enjoy the scene it's because of your bad acting.

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u/guhbe Jan 30 '25

The other worker is sitting down next to the larger one, undercover

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u/Sensitive_Ad_1271 Jan 30 '25

Damnit... Lol. I am obviously way too gullible at the moment.

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u/ChaseTheMystic Jan 30 '25

I've worked in a daycare and quit specifically because that's not always correct

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u/silvermoka Jan 30 '25

I'd bet my savings she's a mama too...they know what it's like to see that for the first time and she's probably the reason that the kid's mom was sure to see the footage too

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u/super-hot-burna Jan 30 '25

I looked after 6-12 year olds professionally when I was a much younger person and I can confirm, it’s tough not to.