separation anxiety?? help!!

cimontijo

So I have been home with my son since the day he was born so obviously he spends most of his time with me than any other person..but he will do fine with other people for the most part. Two days out of the week I leave him with either my mother or my mother in law to go to school and he does absolutely fine ..he actually loves all the attention and love that he gets!! Lately however he seems to get anxious at home if i'm not in his sight. I can't use the toilet or load the laundry because he starts crying like the world has ended he will literally follow me in his walker wherever i go. For the most part he entertains himself with a few toys as long as I am in his sight..but forgets the toys once i'm away. He still sleeps in our room although in his own crib and usually falls asleep with no help from me and even sleeps all night now, last night though he kept crying and didn't want his bottle or anything else until i finally gave in. that was the only way he calmed down and started falling asleep but his little hands kept touching my face as if he was making sure i was still there!! I love the fact that he loves me so much but it's exhausting and sometimes frustrated!! I wan't to help him overcome his fear but have no idea how. I also want to put him in his own room now but am afraid he's going to give us lots of trouble!!

skylooo

Separation anxiety is completely normal and unavoidable in babies.  He will get through it and his behaviors will change, it is not a permanent state and not a behavioral characteristic.  Although, it will return several times in infancy and toddlerhood.  Just hunker down and try and find a way for you both to cope until it passes.  There is no cure!

 

AMcLaws

My DD has recently begun to have seperation anxiety. When my husband tries to go to work at night, she bursts into tears. Does the same when I'm doing chores around the house. Tried leaving her with my mom a couple weeks ago so I could help someone move.....i had to pick her up about 2 hours later because she was screaming non-stop. I know its a phase and she'll grow out of it...but its hard to get anything done when she's throwing a fit because she can't see me.