Clingy with mum

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lilliz Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: 09 December 2009 Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote lilliz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Clingy with mum Posted: 03 February 2011 at 2:22pm
	My DS is 10 months old and is extra clingy. Is this quite normal at this age? He absolutely loves his dad from a distance with lots of waves, excitement, reaching out, smiles etc etc, however as soon as dad gives him a cuddle or watches him while I cook dinner or something, my DS cries and cries...so much that I have to cuddle him to console him. Any ideas how to make him more at ease with his dad? Although hubby is okay about it, I know it does hit a sensitive spot

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HippyMama Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 15 January 2008 Points: 1655	Post Options Post Reply Quote HippyMama Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2011 at 2:39pm
	The only solution is time. My DD2 was exactly like that too for quite some time, and we really just had to wait it out and keep trying to create smaller 'moments' where they would do something together - walk around the yard, do a puzzle etc. They also start to experience separation anxiety at this age, ie: they start to understand that you and they are separate beings but not that you'll come back if you go away (regardless of how quick). I know it's hard, but I promise it will pass! DD2 is 18mos now and adores her Daddy time.
	Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !!

MamaT Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 07 November 2008 Location: Nelson Points: 3149	Post Options Post Reply Quote MamaT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2011 at 2:45pm
	DS is going through this, it started at about 10months too. I just have to make sure he is ok i.e. not hungry, sleepy, cold etc and then engage him in a toy or game with whoever is watching him before I can leave the room. Although sometimes even that doesn't work in which case I make sure im right there to comfort him.


Caro07 Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 18 August 2007 Location: Christchurch Points: 1003	Post Options Post Reply Quote Caro07 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2011 at 3:26pm
	Pretty normal, at least I hope so as my DS is pretty similar. He will go to his dad but only if I am in sight and DH has to work hard to keep him occupied. DS1 was also similar and it does get better. He loves being with his daddy now, though he still has a very strong attachment to me.
	Caroline, SAHM to 2 boys, S (4 years old) and J (2 years old)

lilliz Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: 09 December 2009 Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote lilliz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2011 at 5:34pm
	Thanks ladies. My DH will be delighted to know that its only time and not a permanent thing! We will do lots of small 'moments' and look forward to it passing :-) I love the cuddles but its not fair on daddy !!

TaylasMum Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 01 January 1900 Location: Invercargill Points: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote TaylasMum Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2011 at 9:58pm
	I feel for ya, same here with miss 11 month old, she a mummy girl too, but she has got so much better recently so hang in there :)

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