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We brought home DD#1 after spending a few hours with her. She was 5 mo. old at the time and had been bounced around quite a bit between caregivers, although one birth-aunt spent quite a bit of time caring for her off and on.
I noticed the first day and a half she seemed confused and and just not sure what was going on (broke my heart for her). We picked her up on a Saturday, flew back home Sunday night. She woke up in her new crib Monday morning and was happy as a clam from there on out. So, I guess her transition was relatively easy.
Now, DD#2 (homegrown) is a totally different temperament. She HATES new people and places and would have had a terrible, terrible time transitioning to a new home. Of course, she's rarely cared for by anyone but me, whereas DD#1 had tons of caregivers and homes prior to us, so that likely made a difference.
My opinion - babies are unique and probably many CAN handle a quick transition... but IMO if you have the time, gradual is better.
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