LO act differently for father

Juli108

My 9 month old loves his dad. If we were sitting side by side he would chose his dad over me everytime. But when my little guy is with his father he acts so different than he acts with me. During the day with me (im a teacher and have the summer off) he is independent and happy and calm. With my husband he is clingy and whiny and just miserable. He has a temper tantrum whenever he is put down, even if my husband is just trying to sit with him and play on the floor. This happens even with me home in the same room. I don't understand why. I would think he would be so happy to be with his dad after not seeing him all day. It is starting to hurt his feelings. Does anyone else have a LO like this or suggestions to help the situation?

joesbride07

we are going through the EXACT same thing right now.  we went on Vaca last week and it was horrible! he finally got to spend all day with his dad and he was a whiny boy.  i think its to get attention, but who really knows

 

ETA: i just realized my son is 1 day older than yours!

Juli108

I am glad I am not alone. It is so frustrating. A lot of times I secretly wish my husband would go somewhere just so I can get my happy boy back but then I feel guilty about it because I know its not his fault

kita09

i dunno, i think they're still in the i-love-daddy-but-i-want-mommy stage. my LO will cry when her dad so much as leaves the room without her but she will eventually want me every time. she also chooses her grandma over me when given the chance (she stays with grandma during the day).

my DH used to get all upset and embarrassed but he's getting over it now. i think it's just that my LO spends waayyy more time with me than him because of his schedule.