why is my 9 month old so clingy
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9 Month Old Wont Sleep in Crib!
does anyone have any advice on how to get my almost 9 month old to sleep in ... maybe wont wake up so much. but the best thing is to move the crib to his room ... that causes them to be clingy and restless, she is having anxiety from ...
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- I have an 18 month old boy and I got him to sleep in his crib (in his own room) by putting on one of those nightlight things that hook to the side of the crib and ligh...
- Is the crib in your room? That might help a lot for him to get used to the situation. There may also be times, if you need privacy, when he will just have to cry it ou...
- First: Take the crib out of your rooom. He can see and hear you, and it is too tempting for him to want to be the center of attention. It sounds like he's got you...
15 Month Old Waking at Night
Jun 22, 2009 ... Read all 11 responses: "My 15 month old son has generally been a pretty good sleeper at night. ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... So we'll just deal with it for now. As a side note. .... infections - but the clingy/cranky baby and waking up constantly sometimes is all ...
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- I do believe that is the problem with the 'cry it out method'...the babies do not actually learn to fall asleep on their own with it, rather they learn that there is n...
- We started with the cry-it-out method when our son was about 6 months old. This worked well and he did learn to go to sleep on his own. I can't remember exactly, b...
- My 16 month old went through this as well a little while back. For a week or two, it definitely seemed to be teething and a dose of Tylonol seemed to do the trick. (He...
9 Month Old Getting up 3-4 Times a Night
Ok so this may sound silly but, I am having a hard time getting my 9 month old to stay asleep all night. I have two boys and my first never did this so, ...
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- Only you can choose how you will change this new pattern of waking with your child. However, after 4 kids I realized there was a pattern when each of them went to a n...
- Try using Hyland's homeopathic teething tablets. They are sold in most stores. Along with tylenol, my little guy has been sleeping through the night. He is 11 months a...
- Two of my children woke frequently when they were teething, and I never figured out a way to get much sleep then either. It stopped eventually when the worst of the t...
Separation Anxiety
Read all 10 responses: "My 9 month old daughter has always been so happy and ... as I have a ten month old and he definitely got more clingy at 9 months. ...
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- You can be with her as much as you can. When you can't, you can't. She has just gotten old enough to realize how dependent she is on you. The next thing she will learn...
- my daughter is also doing this right now she just turned 10 mo. and either me or my mom has to be with her and sometimes my husband can but not often, but my daughter ...
- It is just a phase. My daughter went through it as well. Just hang it there. Try to be patient with her. Sometimes you may need to let her cry, just walk away, tak...
Screaming 9 1/2 Month Old
Read all 21 responses: "My 9 1/2 month old is a screamer. ... have been like that but the younger one may be more clingy so even if you are playing withhim ...
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- I think it's possible that he's discovered a new skill, that he can scream. And so he screams for several possible reasons: he can do it; he likes the sound; he's tes...
- My 11mnth old is the and has been the same way! Especially on the rare occasion that we go out, we always get a call from the sitter saying that she wont stop crying. ...
- I would make sure he's getting enough liquids (formula at this age if not breastfeeding). I had a few difficult days with my son at that age and once I figured out th...
9 Month Old Waking Every Two Hours at Night!
Both my boys, a around 9 months, started getting very clingy to mommy, realizing who strangers are and wanting me all the time. So I know how hard it is to ...
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- Hi there. I hope this doesn't seem like a cliche answer, but it could be teething. Our daughter, who is 9 1/2 months, got a bunch of teeth at 8 1/2 months, and went fr...
- Boy oh boy, he has got you figured out! He cries and you pick him up. So just stop picking him up. he will cry and I know that it is harder on the parent than the chil...
- I don't have much to suggest except that your son could be going through a major physical or cognitive shift. Just hang in there! If he's been a good sleeper before, h...
Dining Out W/20 Month Old Daughter...
Read all 9 responses: "I have a 20 month old beautiful, sweet and most of the ... So, we do order her food right away and let her start eating. .... He would sit just fine for me & my mom, but be very clingy when his Dad was with us! So ...
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- I feel for you! We had this with our now 3 yo son. My Mom & I go to Starbucks and Lunch all the time since im a stay at home mom, and her and my dad own their own comp...
- When I order the food, I usually also ask for "to-go" boxes already and tell them to bring the bill. This way, I can pack things up if my kids (2 boys) start to misbe...
- Order her dinner first like when you order drinks. Ask the server to bring it out as quickly as possible and make sure you tip them well if they do. It's normally no...
4 Month Old Taking Super Short Naps and Waking at Night
In addition, he might seem more fussy, clingy and crying? ..... My second is 9 months old and still waking! So YES, totally normal... and it does get better ...
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- Hi L.- I can only offer second hand advice from my sisters who have babies. The key to their success was a schedule and full tummies. My husbands sister put her twins...
- Hi L. - I love the Weissbluth book for information about the science of baby sleep. I've been using it and while my seven month old doesn't always stay asleep as we...
- HI, L., Like the other moms said, TOTALLY normal!!! It is just something you have to pass through. Sorry you are having a rough time of it. My baby is 16 months old ...
7 Month Old Pushing Bottle Away
Sep 25, 2009 ... Read all 14 responses: "Hi Ladies, My 7 month old son has been fussy during most ... He has also been more clingy/needy the last week or so, .... 9 Month Old Teething Baby Boy SCREAMS When Even Looks at a Bottle! ...
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- R., Is your son congested? That's usually the cause of babies acting thirsty but pushing milk away when they get it. They can't breathe through their nose because...
- It is possible he could have an ear infection. Have you brought him to the doctor at all to check for anything?
- I didn't read through your responses so if I am repeating, I am sorry. Take him to the doctor. Usually when this happens they have a sore throat or ear infections ...
15 Year Old with Seperation Anxiety
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... I was very clingy with my own mom who I lost in 2002. But I remember a specific time when my mother took me to ... I know how u feel, I am a single mom fo 4 and they are so protectiveof me. ... 2 months old · 3 months old. More age groups. 4 months old ...
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- I know how u feel, I am a single mom fo 4 and they are so protectiveof me. I think that they are afraid of loseing us,to someone else. I spend all my time with them an...
- Sounds a bit like the way I acted when my mom met her new husband. My mom and dad split when I was a baby and I lived with my mom and saw my dad but my mom met my ste...
- Hay Celest, This is true, 15 year olds do tend to seporate from their parents. However whenever there is a change in your life or if they are going through a change i...