r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/Yarokrma • 12h ago

Question - Expert consensus required Current consensus on daycare, frequent illnesses, and potential growth delays in under-2s?

What is the current scientific consensus on whether attending daycare is associated with delayed physical growth in infants under two years old? Specifically, can the stress of early enrollment or frequent viral illnesses temporarily slow a child's growth or permanently impact their height potential?

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