my daughter was never like this before until this weekend. we cant put her down without crying. i dont understand this. we do not hold her all the time either. we try to let her play on her own also. we have been doing this from the get go and now all of a sudden she wants us with her 24/7. how can i break her of wanting to be held all the time. please help!
2007-03-19 06:40:51 · 18 answers · asked by glitterglam369 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There is obviously a reason she's upset and at this time, she needs the cure of Mommy to be there for her. Maybe she's teething, or has a headache. Either way, she needs you.
It may seem inconvenient to you but just hold her, or get a carrier and tote her around for awhile. This phase won't last forever and soon you'll be reflecting the days where your baby actually wanted to be held and missing those times.
2007-03-19 06:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by RitzFitz29 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My girl is 7 months, and although she doesn't cry every time I put her down, there is a noticeable difference in her behavior when I am around. She searches me out and kinds of moans and leans toward me, even if I'm across the room. It's hard to explain but she has never done this; like you I have made a conscious effort to be sure she has some independence and is comfortable not being / needing to be held all the time. Anyway I get emails from BabyCenter.com, and just go this one (hope it helps):
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babydevelopment/145.html
2007-03-19 13:57:26 · answer #2 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Babies and children go through many phases. She might be starting that clingy separation anxiety phase. If so, the only way it can be corrected is to just deal with it. Put her down and let her cry. As long as she is crying, you know she's okay because she is definitely still breathing. I haven't heard of a baby dying yet from being put down or crying. Good luck and be cautious to not let this turn into a habit.
2007-03-19 13:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by martidom 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She COULD be going through a phase, but every baby is different. With my baby girl, that usually meant something was wrong, and for her it was an ear infection. She never ran fever, but wanted to be held constantly. She's 21 months now, and she's still that way. :) Run her by the doctor, or Care Now and have her checked out just to make sure...
2007-03-19 13:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by julesl68 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She might be teething. My daughter wanted to be held a lot. I finally relented and put her in a Baby Bjorn. I cooked, vacuumed, everything while carrying her around. She was happy and I could get something done. As long as she's eating and sleeping normally, it probably nothing serious... just a phase, but if there are other things that aren't right, see her doctor.
2007-03-19 13:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by swishyvt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seperation anxiety.
Hold her as much as possible, she will get over it. And you WILL NOT "spoil" her by holding her. That is a horrible way to go about raising a child. I held my son as much as he would let me when he was an infant and he is now a very independant toddler. They need love and attention and to know that youre there. Not giving her what she needs may only elongate the phase.
2007-03-19 14:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good lord I'm an old dad take her to the doctors she has colic its just milk that's hardened in her belly and she cant digest it and her belly hurts not deadly but sure is hard to go through
For crying out loud woman she, a baby how can she be having anxiety or a phase all it knows how to do is eat cry sleep and poop give the poor little thing a break next thing you will be telling its mother is to take it in for counseling
2007-03-19 13:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Is she teething? Babies get clingy if they're teething or sick in any way. You need to look for other signs of an illness. If she's teething, give her some orajel and a toy and don't hold her. My daughter's completely spoiled because of people holding her for this reason.
2007-03-19 13:51:04 · answer #8 · answered by Endellion 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If shes crying to be picked up your job as a parent is to let her know your be there for her. At 7 months she isnt smart enough to be spoiled yet so shes needing to be held. I would take her to the doctor to make sure she doesnt have a ear-ache or something else wrong, because she isnt old enough to tell you she has pain. Watch to see if shes pulling at her ears hands eyes etc or if shes teething.
2007-03-19 13:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by letthepartybeginnow 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Mine went through this phase around 5 1/2 months old. I just tried to keep her happy. We hold her and let her play so I heard alot of the "your baby is just spoiled" but they don't usually cry unless they need you. It is about time for your baby to have the "fear of strangers" stage. Just try to pacify her and it will pass.
2007-03-19 15:05:53 · answer #10 · answered by JEN 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋