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My clingy kid (help!)

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Just wanted to see if anyone has any advice.  DD#2 is almost 15 months and has been an absolute nightmare the last few days.  She takes clingy to a whole new level!  Seriously, I can't even leave her with Daddy to go to the bathroom without full blown hysterics and tears.  And then, when I'm with her, she wants to sit ON me, not next to or near, but ON.  She acts like I'm a million miles away if I sit on the couch instead of the floor.  She bursts into tears when I walk to the kitchen to get a drink.  This can go on for hours! 

I'm a SAHM and she's with me almost all the time.  She's fine with babysitters she knows and at church nursery, it's just when I'm around.  I'm thinking it's not seperation anxiety (since we're not actually seperated).  Is this just a clingy phase? reaction to new pregnancy?  complete temper tantrum and trying to run the show?  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: My clingy kid (help!)

  • Mrs.TellyMrs.Telly
    No advice here. Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.  I figure it's just a phase. :fingers crossed:
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  • edhid1edhid1
    ughhh  - i feel for you.  My 16 month old wants to be held by me ALL the time.  I cannot go anywhere without him racing to me and then wanting up.  I work full time so it sounds like it happens for SAHM and Working Moms.  It drives me crazy!  I hope this phase doesn't last too long.  I love the fact that he wants me but my arm is about to break off!
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  • Christmasbaby18Christmasbaby18 member
    I'm in the same boat too!!! LO loves DH but will only play with him from the comfort of my arms.  She's fine once I actually leave the house but she cries hysterically if I leave her with DH or my neighbor.  She follows me everywhere!!! I usually put her in the Bjorn or a sling when I vacuum/mop or cook dinner.  I guess I'm lucky she's still really light (only 18 lbs).
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  • Emilia0101Emilia0101
    Your not alone. My DD was really bad from about 14-17 months and just now getting much better. I wish I could say some magic trick, but here are a few things that made it a little better. Watch your own anxiety. I would get nervous on how DD would react so I think she would pick up on my fears. Try to greet people as you saw them at the grocery store, even when daddy is home. Get out of the house as much as you can with playgroups etc to try to get DD use to seeing other people/kids and you in a social setting. Also remember it is a phase and it will pass. I was the same way as a child. I promise your DD will not go off to college clinging to your leg. :) Good luck. :)
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