When she is on the floor she look directly at me and follows me, but when I hold her in my arms close to me, or when I hold her standing up, she won’t look directly at me. She will move her head the other direction and avoid looking me in the eye.
Have any of you experienced that with a baby. She is a very happy baby well developed otherwise. She also prefers being held facing the outside.
2006-10-20 07:23:12 · 14 answers · asked by kimkim 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it is a normal stage,it's a good predictor that she will enjoy exploring the environment ,the nature later on...may be you'll looking at someone who will be a good observer,an analyst who will grow to be for the good of all
2006-10-20 07:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mike004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal to me- my daughter just turned 10 months and does the same thing--- she's very social and likes to engage people around her but does not like when they get real close to her face (she will quickly turn away)-- when she was younger she also did not like being held in a craddle style lying down- she would often start fussing immediately; she wanted to be held facing out or over the shoulder so she could see everything--
she's a very curious baby and I think she just doesn't want to miss anything!
2006-10-20 07:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by tessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, my 5 month old is like that too. If this is a realtively new thing, its probably just cuz you're not #1 on her list right now...there's plenty of other things she's discovered that she can get into.
If this continues, however, past age 1-2 yrs then you may need to get a doctor's opinion. This, in combination with many other signs, is an indication of autism in toddlers. But, I think, nothing to worry about right now. :-)
2006-10-20 07:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Chicken! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She's just a curious baby and very observant. My 4 month old is the same way unless I make funny noises or start singing then he will look at me and laugh.
2006-10-20 09:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the doctor. This could be a sign that she is far sighted. I am the same way - as I can't focus on objects very close, so I pull away in an attempt to focus.
2006-10-20 07:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry yourself. Lots of babies don't make eye contact with their parents,or someone they spend a lot of time with. They know you're there for them, and just want to see what else there is for them out there. As you say, your daughter is happy and well-developed, so she's just using her little inquiring mind.
2006-10-20 07:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't fret, ALL babies do this, when they are on the ground they can't see anything unless it is right in front of them, so of course they are going to want to look around. She sees you all the time, this is a chance for her to see ever thing else. Perfectly normal.
2006-10-20 07:38:22 · answer #7 · answered by purpledragonflyjrh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 18 years old and I don't likelookind at ppl from to close, it hurts my eyes :-S so maybe, that's what's happening with your baby. Nothing to worry about if it is
2006-10-20 07:33:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is probably just wanting to look around at her surroundings im pretty sure it is normal mine wont really have close eye contact with me either if we do its like for a second or too. Im sure once she learns her suroundings or gets older it will change.
2006-10-20 07:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, my baby cousin does that too. He's 8 months and we're not very worried about it. I'm assuming it's a stage. I wouldn't worry.
2006-10-20 07:25:20 · answer #10 · answered by dontimaginetheyllallcometrue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋