Why does my 9 month old cry everytime I leave the room?

Question

Is she going through separational anxiety?What causes this?

Answer 1

Separation anxiety is a sign of a baby who is developing well. It means she loves you! She has realized that you can go away from her--and that is painful. (To very young babies, when you're gone, you don't exist; there's no point missing you.) So she wants you to stay close enough (and the definition differs from one baby and one age to the next--within the room, within arm's reach, within sight, etc.).

Whenever possible, stay close to her. When you have to leave, take her with you. And, if neither is possible, talk to her from the other room so that she knows you're still there.

Answer 2

This is really normal for a child that age. Suddenly they start getting really attatched to mom again. My daughter used to be all about mommy when she was 2-3 months old, and then she got really outgoing. Recently (she's 9.5 months) she's started playing strange again and will sometimes be upset if I leave the room as well. Everyone has reassured me that this is a very normal stage and it's very common for it to be happening at that age, and it will most likely get better with time!

I think what's happening is they are starting to really understand that hey - mom and I are different people. We aren't the same body anymore. I imagine it must be a pretty hard thing to realize, maybe even like losing half of yourself. Just a thought...

Answer 3

It is separation anxiety that every baby around this age goes through. It is a necessary developmental stage. Check out below, it will help you.

Answer 4

Because she doesn't want to be alone, because she has more fun when you are there, because she likes you, because she has learned that when she cries, you come back. This is normal mammal behavior, ALL babies do it, all mammals do it, puppies, kitties, bear cubs, etc. I would not call it separation anxiety, I would say it is just loving her Mom & wanting to be with her. We are social animals, we want to be with others. This is especially obvious with babies, they NEED to be with others. Don't over analyze this, it's typical baby behavior.

Enjoy it while you can, it won't be too long before you're hearing "Mom, get out of MY room".

Answer 5

yes it is the beginning of seperation anxity. what causes this there are different opinions on that subject. my son started a about 8 months and got over it at like 3 yrs.

my daughter is 4 months and she has already started with it.

i think that they are just used to being around their parents and when they aren't there they get scared. totally normal

Answer 6

This is the first thing a child does to try to influence their environment. She has figured out that crying gets your attention and is now experimenting. It's your job to learn the different cries she makes that mean "hungry", "wet", "want attention", "don't want to sleep" and act accordingly. This is how a child starts communicating before they can speak - you have to learn the language.

Answer 7

isnt that sweet?! u must be happy and proud ur baby misses you..she wants u to be with her side always! and she is still a baby..ill be shocked if she`s already 9 years old and she cries when u leave the room lol.
send my kiss to ur baby =D

Answer 8

Its a phase there getting into. when you leave a room or where ever they dont get that u r coming back. My son is 14 months and he's still that way. Just ensure them that u r coming back and eventually your baby will get it.

Answer 9

I heard once that very young children think that if they can't see something, it doesn't exist. They don't understand the concept of something being hidden behind something else. Maybe she's afraid you "won't come back," literally. Just a thought.

Answer 10

Yes, seperation anxiety. This is quite normal at this age!