Separation anxiety

JmeJoLee83

Left my little man with DH today for a few hours and as soon as I left he had a meltdown. Hubbs tried everything but he wouldn't stop screaming. Any tricks for dealing with separation anxiety?

galv0515

The only thing I can think of that might help is wrapping him in something you have worn so he can smell you. I do it with my LO when making her sleep in her bassinet, usually works like a charm. Good luck!!

becomingmommyagain

My DH is convinced DS hates him. He cries every time I leave the room. For us it's not separation anxiety, it's that DH is anxious. He isn't comfortable holding lo and is intimidated by his tiny size and LO feels it.

MollySm

Has your H spent lots of time with him?  Does he normally soothe him even if you are home, or do you?  If while you are home you take care of him most of the time, H and he might just not have figured out what works for them yet.  It can take awhile.  I'd make sure to give them more time together, even while you are all at home.  Leave the room if you have to, but don't take over for H if things are hard.  It's important that they create a bond that is uniquely theirs, and that they figure out what works for them.  

tbmadeamistake

Definitely use the clothing that smells like you trick. Babies this age don't have object permanence yet. If they can't see you, you no longer exist. That's scary for a baby. Of she can smell you, she might calm down a bit because you are there even if she can't see you.