My son is going through the stranger anxitiy stage and I was wondering if there is anything that I can do to help him get through this.
2006-11-13 06:19:25 · 8 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Mine is too right now I can't even leave the room without him crying. Everyone has told me just to continue to reassure him and don't force him on people that don't see him very often. They grow out of this stage pretty quickly.
2006-11-13 06:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by mary3127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will go away on its own. Your son prefers you and people he knows. That's a good thing. When you are trying to help him adjust to strangers, be happy and excited to see the strangers and make sure your son feels supported and safe with you there. Soon this too will pass.
2006-11-13 08:07:01 · answer #2 · answered by smartygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never liked my son to feel comfortable around strangers. Only family and friends-familiar faces. I usually introduced new friends to him-hold him while he looks at the people and talk to them so he knows theyre ok. Why would you want to familiarize babies with strangers? Not a good habit for later.
2006-11-13 06:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Cyber Bullying Is Ugly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happens....you just need to re-assure the baby that you will return! Have him keep something of yours (like a scarf), and tell him that you'll be back to come get him and the scarf. My son started that around 7 months...so, I started leaving him with trusted friends and neighbors when I went to short shopping trips or around the corner....that way, he was able to see different people, and after about 1 month, he adjusted well to meeting new people, and being okay with mommy leaving!
2006-11-13 06:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by momaddo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there is.. don't force him on anyone. If he is fearful then explain that he's going through a phase (if you're afraid of offending people) and allow him to warm up to people on his own terms. Keep him close to you until he sees that there's nothing to be afraid of. I went through this with my daughter.
And it is just a phase.
2006-11-13 10:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by lv82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Infants at his age are looking for a reaction.
If you're reaction to whoever the stranger is is a dull face he going to think that person is not okay and that he should be worried/anxious about them.
If your reaction is a happy, smiling face he's going to think that person is nice and friendly and there's nothing for him to worry about.
2006-11-13 06:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there not much you can do it happens to all babies just keep introducing new people hell grow out of it doesnt last two long
2006-11-13 06:25:02 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just a phase and will pass eventually.
2006-11-13 06:21:04 · answer #8 · answered by jo_jo_baby2004 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋