2006-08-21 10:08:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's a very normal stage all babies go through that stage. What I did with my last 2 was I would pick them up when they would cry and fuss, but I wouldn't hold them for long. If I knew they truly didn't need anything and just wanted to be with me I would love them but then set them down with some toys sometimes even getting out pot's and pans to keep them entertained. But you should pick the little one up so he understands that you will be there for him but don't hold him long. When you get the free time that's when you go pick him up just for the fun of picking him up.
My first I packed around all the time because well I was a young first time mom and well she grew up to be rather spoiled.
2006-08-21 10:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son was the same way... drove me crazy!!! I could not leave his side for a second, and he would cry around anyone who was not me or his father. it was a phase, and he has since outgrew it, to a point. i am a stay at home mom, so he is used to me being around every minute, and i am also a first time mom, so i am guilty of picking my son up most times that he cried, almost right away. My advice is to set him a safe area, possibly gated, and walk away for a couple minutes... even if he/she cries. They will soon understand that even though you have left the room, you will soon return, and their fear will slowly fade. However, my 14 month old still wants to know where I am most times. I believe as soon as he learned to walk, he felt more in control of the situation. Now he comes to find me when he needs me, but also has learned to walk away, play, watch his video, etc. Your baby will learn, but it will take time and patience from you! Good luck.
2006-08-21 19:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all babies will go through that stage. all of mine went through it and it can be difficult at times especially when you need to go to the bathroom with a baby clinging to you but it is only a stage and it will pass don't worry, if you want to try sitting the baby and yourself down on the floor and putting a few toys between you and the baby and try to play like that or do that but watch a cartoon or movie instead so that you are still close but not enough that the baby can cling on to you
Good Luck and take care
2006-08-21 17:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by Dawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to learn not to pick the child every time he cries or wants to be picked up. The baby has you trained and you need to train him to do what you say. I will warn you this is hard and will make you cry, Trust me on the crying part. A great parent always has a tough job but it is their kids that end up the best behaved and happiest in the end
2006-08-21 17:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, 8 months old and clingy.. sounds impossible to me.. do you work out of the home? Sounds like a case of separation anxiety.. yes, it will pass, but, you should comfort him as much as you can.. it's not easy for him, either..
2006-08-21 17:20:08 · answer #5 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit picking him up and holding him too much and don't let him be right next to you all the time. try going in a nearby room where you can still monitor him. Eventually he will get over being clingy and adjust.
2006-08-21 17:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by smalltownangel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is this something new, or has he always been this way? If he's always been like this, it is not likely that you'll break the habit now! If he just started, then maybe something is going on in his mind to make him more needy for you. I think he'll get past it.
2006-08-21 17:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by Jenintn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just being a baby. You could try and hide behind the wall and play the peak-a-boo game with him and get him use to you not being right by his side, and try and let him be around more people.
2006-08-21 17:28:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to buy your baby a swing with mobile and sounds so you could relax for a couple of hours like shower, cook and other stuff..try to put the swing in front of tv with educational cartoons or tv shows for babies/kids so your baby will learn and enjoy.. try the fisher price aquarium swing..go to www.fisher-price.com
2006-08-21 20:10:04 · answer #9 · answered by momof3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should pick him up when he cries but not along time and if he cries when you put him down give him/her something fun for you and him/her 2 do. Good Luck.
2006-08-21 18:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋