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4 Yr Old Suddenly Very Clingy
Asked by C.H. from San Antonio
on March 7, 2007
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My little girl has always been timid and shy. However, in the past month she does not want me out of her sight. She started a new school in Feb. Went a few times, didn...
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- Instead of trying to break her away from you, use this as an opportunity to grow closer to her. She is obviously internalizing her nervousness. Talk to her about it....
- it sounds like something tramatic has happened to your daughter. as awful as that sounds, since she was once happy and now is not- it seems that way. however, there ...
- I feel really bad for you, but hopefully this is just a stage. Maybe the 2 weeks of staying home had something to do with this behavior. Sick kids need us and require ...
My 7 Month Old Mr Independent Turns to Mr Cling. Any Suggestions?
Asked by J.R. from Des Moines
on October 29, 2008
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My little guy had such a nice routine, never had a problem going to bed at night. We even got him to lay down for a nap with no problems. He never cried when I left th...
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- J. ; yes letting them cry it out takes a lot of time, and pateince and 15 minutes is not out of the ordinary, each night you do that, it gets shorter, but its so hard ...
- My daughter is very attached to me, to the point she puckers up if her brothers are sitting with me or if i have my arm around them. She is 15 months now but there hav...
- I personally would let him cry it out....no matter how long it takes. I read the book "Healthy sleep habits, Happy child.....IT ROCKS!!! My son is 20 months old now ...
My Crying and Clingy AJ.
Asked by G.M. from Las Vegas
on June 7, 2007
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Hello,
My son AJ, just turned 18 months on May 29th. And ever since that day. He has been crying for everything. He has fits and wants me to pick him up and then he...
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- Let me tell you, it's all about them testing boundaries and seeing how far you will go to apeese them. When my daughter hit that age, she did the same thing, she was v...
- Hey! I am a mother of 3 grown girls, and I know how difficult it can be when you have a clingy baby! Sounds like little AJ is very demanding right now. Don't feel so g...
- Hi! Your story is so familar! Welcome to the start of terrible two's! My daughter is nineteen months old and is all about mommy. When she turned 13 months old she w...
Cling-y
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on September 6, 2006
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My little one just recently began teething 3weeeks ago, and now her bottom teeth are coming. SInce she has been teething she has been extremely clingy with me, refusin...
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- Hi Neena, My 11 month old has recently been through the same thing. He was clingy ALL the time and had to be carried everywhere. It was exhausting but it does get ...
- Yes, this is normal. Think about it, babies are very oral and suddenly their mouths HURT! Imagine what it must feel like having a bunch of teeth push thru gums! OW! Wh...
- Neena, I'm sure you are tired, but I promise you this will pass. If you respond by comforting your now-clingy daughter, you will help her immensely. It is NOT true ...
I Need Help with New Seperation Issues.
Asked by D.B. from Providence
on August 12, 2009
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It seems that after my week long vacation my almost 2 1/2 year old daughter will not let me leave her. she wakes up screaming for me in the middle of the night and wi...
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- I am having similar problems with my son born 4/07. I had read that sometimes new separation issues crop up around 2 1/2, so I am expecting this to just be a phase. ...
- That is so sad for her. I am so sorry for you. I would be so heart-broken as well. My kids have always slept with us. It has never been a problem because we have two d...
- hi D., My son is about the same age, born 2/07. The past month or so, my son has been waking up 2-4 times a night, crying for me. If my husband goes to him, my so...
Son Is Clingy
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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My ds is 8 months old. I work and leave him with his father. When I come home, he clings to me and won't let me even sit him down to take off my shoes!! I try to fi...
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- I have a nine month old that is the same way. This is the age where they are clingy. This is the time when they begin to form bonds. I know that it can be a big pain, ...
- he's 8 months old and loves his mommy and wants love and affection in return which of course you want to give hime as well! i am a chronic "need-to0get-this-done-but-...
- I have a 15 month old and it is the same way, I have to ask my husband to take our son out of the room for a few minutes so that I can wash dishes, otherwise, my son i...
Clingy Madness!
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2009
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I love my little 2 1/2 year old boy like crazy but he is taking it to a whole other level. He will not let go of me! He has to hold my finger ALL of the time. Instead ...
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- What a loving dilemna!! I know the feeling you have, but I'm with the other responders on saying - love it! Our boys are obviously older & what we wouldn't give for o...
- You are currently his security blanket. I went through the same thing with my son. If a stranger so much as looked at him he would turn towards me and try to climb ins...
- My little boy is now 4.5 yrs old and I can tell you wholeheartedly that your little one is going through a phase. What you need is more time for yourself, both each da...
Mom Needing Help with Infant Behavor
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on December 22, 2008
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I have an 8 month old boy who is teething. He is really clingy and wont let me out of his sight. He cries and screams if he doesnt have my undivided attention. Im u...
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- Hi J., coming from a mom to a 15 and 10 year old... I would give anything in the world to have either one of my kids WANT to be in my arms with my undivided attention ...
- My daughter is doing the same thing. She has an ear infection right now and a major cold and is teething really bad. I must have changed her 10 times yesterday, just f...
- You can never give a baby too much love or nurturing, in my opinion. If he needs you, be there for him. He may have pain in his gums, or he may just be having separ...
My 11 Month Old Son Has Become Way to Clingy....
Asked by J.R. from Charleston
on March 11, 2008
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On Febuary 20th my husband left for a deployment to Iraq. (He's in the Air Force). Our older two children are taking it ok, but the baby has taken on some strange new ...
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- I would just be paitent{as i'm sure you have} the bottle and pacifier is his way of being proctected..{not that he needs it}it's just like sucking your thumb ,give him...
- I had the same exact problem. My solution was to just give him as much cuddling as he needed. My child definately changed. I know you feel that you don't have the time...
- First of all I want to thank you and your family for your great sacrifice in serving our country. I have a small business making boutique baby items and I would like ...
Son Is All About Papa
Asked by G.C. from Tucson
on February 18, 2008
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Hi there. Although we have experienced some of this before, in the last couple of weeks, if my husband is around, my 17-month-old son is very clingy with him and want...
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- the good news is that as your son gets older he will be closer to you. that has been my experience with my boys. boys alwasy love their mommas the best. my 3 brothers ...
- based on what you said (and only what you said without other info) it sounds like your son is securely attached to you and has a bit of an anxious attachment to your h...
- Hi G., My son is almost son is almost 4 and he is the same way! I think that he is just a daddys boy, just like my girls are mommas girls (now) it was the same wit...
