my 7 month old boy is a happy and curious little boy at home. He laughs, he giggles, he misciveous and play with his sister who is 23 mos. But, once I take him outside into the world he becomes serious and what seems to me, frightened. My daughter is outgoing, sassy and social. I just don't get it.
2006-10-27 11:48:12 · 8 answers · asked by anna 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My youngest daughter was the same. She was always looking at people suspiciously and loud noises made her cry. When she would meet new people she would either hide her face as long as they were near or cry uncontrollably. Now at 3 years old she is a happy bubbly child who loves going out and does great when she meets new people.
It's probably a phase he is going through that will at some point end. It's all part of his growing process.
2006-10-27 14:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is NORMAL!!! He has only been in this planet for 7 months, give him a break. Your daughter might not be like him but you've got to keep in mind that ALL babies are different. I have twin boys, one loves to carried and isn't bothered by being out and about but the other does the same thing your son does and all I do is put a cover or a thin blanket over his car seat so that he doesn't see things he might cry over. Give him time to get use to it. You need to comfort and talk to him. At least that is what I do and each time we go out, he seems to be getting a little better.
2006-10-27 18:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Queen Momma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They all have different unique personalities. As they grow you will see just how different your son and daughter are. You son may just be more reserved, more cautious in new settings. Nothing wrong with that. It may take him longer to warm up to a new situation. Some kids are just like that. Learn ways to help him cope if his reactions concern you. Be reassuring and comforting when he seems overwhelmed. Some kids just aren't as adventurous and like staying in the house where they feel more secure and in control.
Also, at around 7 months old they tend to go through the whole seperation anxiety thing. He may just be trying to understand new feelings with new situations and mommy is the only one he trusts and wants to be with. This too shall pass.........
2006-10-27 18:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by heart2dance2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might just be a part of who he is. He is comfortable with you but not in front of others so he becomes more subdued. Or maybe he's simply taking everything in, there's a lot to see out there. He will change many more times over the next couple of years, there is no way to tell how social he will be. However he turns out, don't try to change him. Good Luck.
2006-10-27 18:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's wonderful as he is. He's probably observing like crazy, taking it all in. Do you have a sling? He'll feel really secure in that and yet be able to see the world.
2006-10-27 19:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some kids go through a stage like that, its instinctive that they trust there family and are not sure about everyone else, its a good thing really for them to be uneasy around new things and starngers
2006-10-27 18:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just hasn't learned about what's outside yet. Spend more time with him out there and show him there's nothing to be scared of. Explore with him outside--he just needs to discover what's out there :-)
2006-10-27 18:55:23 · answer #7 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All babies are different give him time he may just be more timid then his sister.
2006-10-27 18:51:07 · answer #8 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋