Stranger Anxiety
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2.5 Year Old HYSTERICALLY Crying When He Sees Strangers, Calls Out for Daddy?
Asked by E.B. from New York
on May 12, 2011
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My 2.5 year old son has always been somewhat shy, but just stands behind me until he is comfortable, but then is his fine happy self. All of a sudden this week he has ...
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- Thanks for your posting. My daughter will be 3 in a few days and we are struggling with the same problem. She won't let anyone strange get close to her, or touch her...
- It's probably a phase. Mine had this phase where every Marine on base was daddy. Hubby was deployed so any time we saw one in cammies she called him Daaaaaa, and she ...
- Seems like someone scared him. Maybe not intentionally but in his eyes. At 2 1/2 it is hard to get any information from him. If you know you are going somewhere, ...
Visitation for an Infant
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on May 25, 2010
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My ex and I have a court date to establish child support and visitation for our 9 mo daughter. The problem is that there is no set standard for a child under the age o...
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- You have to remember that he is not a stranger, he is her daddy. You also, did not know how to care for a child until you had one. Just because he is a man, doesn't me...
- I understand your concerns as I went through the exact same thing. My ex left when I was 16 weeks pregnant and never been around children, he didn't want me to have th...
- I would request that part of the terms include him taking an infant parenting class, taking an infant/child cpr class (you take one too), possibly supervised visits in...
Leaving My Baby with a Babysitter While He's Awake
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on November 18, 2009
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Hi moms
My son is 3 months old and I am currently a SAHM. I love him to bits, but I am finding the days can be very long with him at home. I need some 'me-time', ju...
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- If you're asking if he will miss you... of course he will! Will it damage or brake him? No. You can help by spending a little time with him AND the sitter before yo...
- A happy mom who can manage her stress and balance her life to include 'me time' is the best type of mom out there. Do it! You'll be a much healthier person and you...
- I was really touched by your post. What an awesome Mom you sound like! I am a SAHM to a 25 mos. old, and I have had the same 'guilt' and concerns as you, which has kep...
Eating & Sleeping Habits Way off for 7 and Half Mo. Old
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on December 13, 2008
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I can't tell if my little one is getting enough food. First of all she is now waking every two hours, which from the get go she was a great sleeper. Is/has anyone deal...
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- Aw, I feel your pain! Just remember that this is just a stage and it too will pass. I think the number one most important thing is to not get outwardly frustrated ...
- It's normal for your baby to be clingy at this age - in fact, if she wasn't, it would be odd - she should be attached to you and want to be with you. That's developmen...
- If she's teething, it probably hurts to eat, so she's not nursing as much. So she's probably waking both because of the teething pain and the hunger at this point. I...
Husband Feels like Daughter Doesn't Love Him
Asked by E.A. from El Paso
on December 24, 2010
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My daughter is 10 and a half months old. I'm a stay a home mom since bein high risk at 4 months pregnant. I have been away from my daughter i think the most 4 hours. A...
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- yes, my husband went through that was well. It does get better. She will able to interact with him when she is older. The infant and toddler age can be ackward for mos...
- Trust me... When she turns two, that will be reversed! He will have her constantly and you'll be left wondering if she loves you! :) I agree with the below poster. I...
- Tell him it's normal, and not to take it personally. Keep trying to bind with her, play, cuddle, talk to her, etc. If you look in the mammal world... who's carrying ...
14 Month Old Does Not Seem Interested in Dad.
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on July 16, 2009
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Hi, my husband and I have a wonderful 14 month old daughter. She has been going through stranger anxiety for a few months now and has started with the separation anxi...
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- Hi A. I too went through this with my son. I really think it is just a phase that they go through. I know that when my son did it there were times when I just nee...
- My daughter is 15 months old and we experience the same thing. She loves Daddy but Mommy is number one. I recently read somewhere that this is normal for babies to hav...
- A., do not make eye contact with baby girl ... let daddy handle everything ...it is his sweet daughter . tah dah...she will cry a bit, let her . ... now she...
Transitioning to a Bottle
Asked by H.W. from San Francisco
on October 4, 2008
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Hello,
I'm getting ready to go back to work and my 4.5 month old wont take a bottle. I had a work meeting last friday and my neighbor called me after I had been gone...
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- H.: Have whomever is watching your baby to either put on or lay over their shoulder your pajama top. It works well. Whomever your daycare provider is, it is their j...
- Hi H. - I haven't read the other replies so I hope I am not just a repeat. I Just went through this same thing. My 5 month old was TOTALLY refusing the bottle wh...
- Hi H.! Just a few months ago, we were in exactly same situation and i posted on here looking for advice. Here's what worked for us: 1) if your boy gets frustrat...
Clingy
Asked by S.J. from Knoxville
on November 28, 2006
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Hello everyone,
I have a 4and half month old. I work on the weekends only and my husband watches him while i am work. I am with him Monday - Friday though.. I miss hi...
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- When my son was a baby, and a toddler, I was very close to him. I am not sure if it was for him or myself, knowing my tubes were tied and I wouldn't have anymore kids....
- I would try one of those slings that the baby can be in next to you, but your hands free to do whatever. They take some getting use to be are very helpful.
- I'm having a similar problem with my 5 1/2 month old. She's fine at the baby sitter she goes to 4 days a week (hubby and I both work full time). But when we take her...
15 Month Old Schaumburg Dentist
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on March 18, 2009
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Hello Mommies! I have a 15 month old in live in the Schaumburg area. He loves his Paci and hates people! He will only go to mom, dad & Grandma we are working with him...
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- Hello, All my kids started seing a dentist at age 3.They are 14,15 and 4. No cavities!Just keep up good oral hygiene and wait until they are more mature,before that ...
- Hi, We love Kids Plus Pediatric Dentistry in Hoffman Estates. http://www.kidspluspediatricdentistry.com Most pediatric dentists recommend a first visit aroun...
- I started taking my kids to the dentist when they turned 2 because I had some concerns (that might be a little earlier than your pediatrician recommends). We go to AB...
Seeking Moms with Babies in Their First Year for "Playdates"
Asked by A.B. from New York
on May 19, 2008
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My friend is the mother of twin 8 month olds (boy and girl), and lives on the Upper West Side. She is feeling a bit isolated, babies are entering stranger anxiety pha...
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- Hi -- I don't know of someone in that age group, BUT I think even moms with one child in a two parent household struggle with this. I know I felt isolated. I strongl...
- My children are a bit older but here are some thoughts: there are so many options particularly on the Upper West Side. Aside from the obvious -- sign up for a class A...
- Try meetup.com They have thousands of meetup groups everywhere, and it's super easy to arrange a meetup.You should be able to find a group that's perfect for you!
