The last few days my almost 7 month old has becoem really clingy and needy. And i don't understand why. He would always play and entertain himself while i was able to get housework done, and all of a sudden he has to be with me 24/7. He crawls to my feet and tries to climb up, crying. Once I pick himup, he's totally happy. I check his diaper, feed him, temperature-everything to see if its something physical. All he wants is mommy time. Why has he changed suddenly?What made him go from happy and independant to totally clingy?
2006-08-07 09:30:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He already has 2 teeth and didn't act that way when he was teething before
2006-08-07 09:43:56 · update #1
Awe. Well actually infants go through many stages we don't even think of...Yours just figured out that you are not an actual extension of him. All of a sudden he's freaking. Don't believe me? Try hiding a favorite toy under a blanket or out of sight. For a while they think anything they can't see isn't there. Poof under a blanket it's just gone. So when you leave the room POOF so are you. Try to help him figure out where the toy is and then try it on yourself it may help or it just might end up being to traumatic a discovery for him right now to realize you're not still connected and just give it time. He'll relax. If he's freaking out at night in bed try a night light the same applys to the dark.
2006-08-07 12:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by Babydoll_Izzy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
this is a totally normal stage for babies to go through. The best thing to do is answer his needs and give him as much mommy time as you can so that he becomes secure about your love for him. Once he forms a secure attatchment he will go back to being independent and not so clingy. If you are really needing to get some house work done you could try putting him in a sling that goes on your back, that way he will feel included and close to you and you can still do what you need to do. He will get over this, just give him time and LOTS of attention. My daughter went through the same thing and now she is back to her independent ways.
2006-08-07 10:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I know what you're talking about. My 8 month old does that to me all the time (he started at 7 mos too) now and I barely get anything done. I would play with him when you can. He needs the attention from you because he's at that stage where entertaining himself isn't enough for him anymore. Also, sign up for one of those monthly baby newsletters. I find them to be helpful. Try the ivillage.com or the babycenter.com websites.
2006-08-07 10:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Ruth R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son also acts this way when he's teething. I wouldn't worry about it too much. It could be worse, he could be sick and clingy. At least, he's just wanting Mama and that's not so bad. Hold him as much as he needs it, which he does. If he's asking for you to hold him, he needs it ...whatever the reason is. Remember that babies go thru phases too. He might just be having a 'clingy' week :) Good luck and take care of your back!
2006-08-07 09:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by Answers to Nurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son just turned seven months old and is doing the very same thing. When you find out why they are so clingy let me know. By the way he also gets to the point where he wont let daddy hold him either he just wants me. It gets to the point where you cant get nothing done that you have to do.
2006-08-07 10:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by JAYNE C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a stage, but he may be getting sick and doesn't feel well. I would take him to the doctor. My baby JUST turned 7 mos and started doing this....we found out he had an infection even though he had no fever and wasn't acting like it.
2006-08-07 11:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by PerfeclyImperfect 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 1 yr old has always done this. I breastfeed and this tends to make them cling to you. I quit nursng at nine months and she is still attached to my hip. Also, when she is teething, sleepy or just doesn't feel good the clinging is worse.
2006-08-07 10:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. get those square biscuits without sugar ones and each time he gets clingy when you want to do housework, give him a piece.
have fun
2006-08-07 12:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They all go through this stage, give him a little more attention and it will pass. Don't just hold him, get some toys and make it a playtime.
2006-08-07 09:48:09 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation anxiety is very common at this age.
Can you wear him in a sling while you do housework? Or do more of it when he is asleep?
2006-08-07 09:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋