How do I get my baby to leave me alone?

Question

He is very clingy and doesnt want to be put down, have i spoiled him to much? What could I do to distact long enough to do laundry, dishes, etc?

Answer 1

It really depends on his age. Most babies under 1 don't want to be put down which is normal and healthy. You can't spoil a child with affection. You could wear the baby in a sling or a baby carrier while you do these chores, or put him in a portable swing or bouncer so he can see you while you do the chores. Or you can wait until he is sleeping. But don't deny him touch.

Answer 2

Of course you want to check the obvious first to see if anything is needed before you put him down. But find something that will entertain him and let him be. It is healthy for both of you to have some time apart. Try letting him watch you while you work. If that doesn't work then put him in another room while you work. Play some soft music that you and he may like to help calm both of your nerves while you are away from him.

Answer 3

Depending on his age you can try several different things. If he's too small to walk or crawl try seating him in a swing or carrier were he can see you and talk to him while you work. If he's older try making a game of the chores you need to get done. If he's just spoiled you might just have to let him cry a few times, I promise, he will stop. Your nerves may be shot before it happens though.

Answer 4

There are a couple of things to do. 1- you can have him in the room with you & put him on the floor with toys & go about your work or 2- put him in his crib with toys. Yes either way he with put up a fuss & cry but he will learn that mommy is right there but has to do other things. Inbetween doing things you bend down & pay attention to him. It worked with all 3 of my kids.

Answer 5

i understand how you might be feeling. do you have a bounce seat?? one where the seat vibrates and you can turn on music... walmart has one. my 2 1/2 month old daughter loves it. it keeps her occupied most of the time for 20 minutes... which is actually a long time for her age. i'm not sure how old your son is.... but something like that should work. also- if you tend to go get him everytime he cries... dont. just let him cry sometimes. below is a link to the bouncer that my daughter loves.... try it sometime if you want.... good luck and let me know how everything works out!!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3538832

Answer 6

first off how old is your child ?... and it is ok to let a child cry for a bit, if he cries for awhile after you put him down.. tell him mommy loves and I will be right back, set him in the play pen and do what has to be done, after you come back pick him up and tell him what a good boy he is for being so good when mommy had to do house work.

Answer 7

it's okey to let a baby cry maybe if you let them cry once or twice they will think twice about wanting you to hold them anymore or atleast all the time i say get some new toys and set them down to play or maybe trun on some music.

Answer 8

You put him down either in his crib or playpen and go do what you feel you have to do. Sounds to me as if you've picked him up everytime he whimpers and now he expects it. It's not his fault you taught him to be clingy.

Answer 9

lol I have 2 of them a year apart...try putting him in a play yard with some toys...a walker...or just wait till he takes his nap to catch up on all those things!

Answer 10

put him in his play pin or in his crib.If he cries tell him you have to go do work and if he still cries then put him in time out.Then go do your work.It is just a fase that children go through it will end soon.Don't worry it wil be over soon.trust me.