my 7 month old daughter loves everyone in the family but every time i wake up she wants me,or i walk by her she wants me or someone has her and she sees me she wants me and if i dont take her every time she cries even if shes with daddy. And shes with daddy just as much as me she doesnt do it all the time but alot and shes teething please help thank you
mother of 2 one is 7 months my other daughter is ashley age 6 yrs old my oldest never did this. thanks again for your help
2007-01-21 07:50:29 · 20 answers · asked by jenny 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Don't worry my 7 month old daughter is just the same way. If I am in the room she will not stay with anyone but me unless I am not there. I think it's normal babies have a really special bond with their mothers.
2007-01-21 07:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by CR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter who's now 14mths does the same thing... it's not all the time but enough to be a little annoying! She'll be playing nicely with her cousins, I'll peek in to make sure everything is going well, and then the tears come if I dont stay with her. Some days, like today, she demands to be in my arms all the time. Then other days, like one day last week, she kept pushing me away. Like others are saying, it's a phase, and if she needs you she needs you. I think at this age you DO have to just give in. It's more than just a want (at 7mths), it's a need. When she's older maybe you can pick and choose when you go to her, but you are still instilling a sense of confidence in her.
Enjoy all the loving while it lasts!!
2007-01-21 16:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She does love everyone...but she finds you to be her secure place for right now - just like a favorite doll or teddy bear. Maybe she senses that you understand her best (as mommy should). Each baby in the family is different...my third was the one with the biggest mommy attachment. It will pass but it does get frustrating. You want to care for you child - but it is hard when she fusses in you try to get a break.
Try to make sure Daddy gives her a favorite activity or treat so that she really looks forward to Daddy time (make sure you don't do the same thing...like maybe DAddy lets her eat something or pushes her in the swing outside...etc) This might help you get some downtime.
2007-01-21 15:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by bgmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babies start doing this between 6 and 18 months.I was reading a book called Growing together and this sort of behaviour is explained there properly.If your baby started to crawl or showing signs that she wants to do it this might be the reason.It is like a safety mechanism in babies that develop locomotor skills.She wants you because she knows she is safe with you.My 6 month old daughter is the same and she is showing signs that she wants to crawl.This book really helped me understand her behaviuour.Don't worry she is not spoiled or insecure and she will grow out of it.The best thing you can do is pay attention to her and what she wants.If she has also started to point at things and use har arms to tell you what she wants respond to that as you used to respond to her cries. This will encourage her to cry less and show you what her needs are.If you can find the book and read it it will be very helpful as it made me understand my baby's behaviour a lot better and my life got easier.
2007-01-22 18:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by hurray a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter is getting to know everyone in the family. Whilst she loves them also, she loves her Mum and maybe just feels that little bit more secure with you. She will soon grow up and grow out of this, make the most of her while she is young. They grow up far too soon, as I'm sure you already know.
No two children are the same, as I'm sure you are becoming aware. They all have their own little ways, likes and dislikes.
You could try getting family members, especially Daddy, to play or read with her more, while you remain in sight.
Good luck with the teething.
2007-01-21 16:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She loves you and doesnt want you to go anywhere without you but if you're not careful and if you do pick her up every time then it will never leave her and she will always be clingy to you; im not saying to ignore her and not pick her up at all, im just saying dont do it every time she cries for you, let her get used to you being in other places from her sometimes. She will soon learn that even though you're not right by her side you're not going to leave her either.
Good luck with everything!
2007-01-21 16:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by angelcakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She associates you with security right now. 7 months is about when separation anxiety sets in and it is different for every kid...the degree to which they feel anxiety I mean. She will probably do this for a few months, then stop, then do it again...over and over. Sorry, but my son is 19 months and has gone through it in phases.
2007-01-21 17:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son still does this and he is 16 months old. He always wants mommy when he gets hurt or upset and he is with his daddy just the same amount of time that he is with me. They just love us sooo much. :)
2007-01-21 16:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like u've got a mummies girl! lol. i did that when i was about the same age apparently. but i had a rather tramatic birth, my twin died n then all i had left was my mum (and me big bro n sis, but they were abt 4 n loved sticking beads n stuff up me nose 2 c how many they culd get up there b4 i cried!! evil siblings)...who breast fed me so i think that might be something do to with it. is it u who sooths her teething pains mainly? or feeds her? cuz it may b that she kno's n loves these ppl, but YOU in her eyes is her main carer and protector.
2007-01-21 20:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by evilbunnyhahaha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was the same (still is sometimes)
If you breastfed it can be down to this or she just wants lots of mummy cuddles, can get tiring all the time but it will pass (then you will miss it
2007-01-21 15:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋