Maybe this is normal. My son who is now 8 years old was a very fussy baby, but by the time he was just over a year he was a very good baby. My daughter on the hand who is now 19 months old still acts fussy and gets really upset at the most trivial things. She is pretty much fussy more than half the time she is awake. I have tried to let her cry it out, but it doesn't work she will not stop. If i am cooking, cleaning, or anything besides laying down on the floor with her she tries to cling to me and cries. she does the same with my wife. She is still on the bottle (I know I am a horrible parent for this) and there is no breaking her of that. She has really put a strain on my wifes and my relationship. I really am at a loss as what to do. If anyone has tips I would greatly appreciate it.
2007-09-28 09:12:14 · 4 answers · asked by headsplint 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well of course you know each baby is unique so it doesnt matter what your son did at that age. I wonder if you could observe if this behavior is more prevalent when she is either tired or hungry ( Maybe there are some nutrients she needs but cant get due to bottle still? I laughed since reading when you are cooking, cleaning etc thinking you were a woman. You have a fortunate wife!!! It is a huge strain on your relationship I am sure; but what happens now is very important for her future life and behavior. If she is well fed and well rested and not teething or the like, then perhaps she needs more exercise? Does diversion with new things ( not necessarily toys but just new objects to play with) help?
2007-09-28 09:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like seperation anxiety. My sister had severe seperation anxiety for many many years. It wore my mom out. At some point you just have to do whats best for both you as the parent and the child. If this means just letting her cry in her crib then so be it. She is still a baby but she needs to learn to work it out. You will not be able to be there every second of every day and the sooner you start weaning her of you so to speak, the better it will get. Good luck.
2007-09-28 11:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by musicgrl42002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi..
both my kids had to entertain themselves sometimes when i was doing dishes, or whatever... one of them was easier than the other.
is she getting molars? maybe look in her mouth? have you had her checked for food allergies? maybe she isn't feeling well.
you're not a horrible parent. some kids take a bottle for a couple years.. i know it's not recommended, but it didn't kill my kids. just dont' give her milk at night.. water is best.
i suppose that, after you consider talking to a doctor about this, and he finds she's ok... maybe just accept the fact she doesn't like being alone and feels abandoned. If you have something to do, like washing dishes.... take a few of her toys and let her play in the area where she can see you. that's my best advice.
also remember, when she's about 13, she won't pay attention to you LOL
2007-09-28 09:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to scare you, but take her and have her checked for anemia or any other medical condition.
My daughter was extremely fussy as a child. It turns out, she has a chronic condition that causes her to not feel well.
2007-09-28 09:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋