Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

Non Stop Fussiness - kind of long

Hi there, I am a SAHM to a 13 month old who, in the last week, has been constantly fussy/whiny when we are at home. She's ok when we are out, I guess because she's distracted. DD whimpers and says mamamamamama over and over and over. Her toys and other objects throughout the house will keep her entertained for literally 10 seconds and she wants me by her side at every moment. She's always been a bit clingy but this is just next level. To be fair, there have been quite a few changes in her life recently. Several weeks ago she transitioned from two naps to one - her choice, not mine. She was also breastfed on demand for the first six months of her life and is still nursing, though we are weaning. A bit over a week ago we went down to three nursing sessions a day. Seemingly, she has taken this all in stride. STTN about 12 hours, goes down easily for her nap most days, eats well. I feel that the fussiness is likely due to the changes and she just hasn't yet figured out how to adjust when she's up. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any tips? I hate seeing her seem so unhappy... TIA

Re: Non Stop Fussiness - kind of long

  • I just posted this in the Jekyll and Hyde thread, but this is part of being the mom to a 13 month old! IME they all go through this stage right around a year or shortly after.  I don't think it's related to any of her life changes, more her development. 

    My guy was SO clingy at 13 months.  He wanted to be held all the time.  If I set him down beside me he would get hysterical and lord have mercy if I crossed the room away from him.  It was trying and exhausting, but we made it through unscathed.  I tend to believe it's a combination of separation anxiety, and frustration at being unable to communicate.  They have the beginnings of independence but not the abilities to be truly independent and that's really difficult for them, which makes life really difficult for you!
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  • Thank you! I actually read your post right after posting mine and it made me feel so much better. I don't mind the clinginess so much - I just want her to be happy and don't want to foster behavior that will cause problems later. And I completely agree about the inability to communicate - I can practically see her trying to create words and then getting upset. So thanks for the peace of mind!
  • I just posted this in the Jekyll and Hyde thread, but this is part of being the mom to a 13 month old! IME they all go through this stage right around a year or shortly after.  I don't think it's related to any of her life changes, more her development. 

    My guy was SO clingy at 13 months.  He wanted to be held all the time.  If I set him down beside me he would get hysterical and lord have mercy if I crossed the room away from him.  It was trying and exhausting, but we made it through unscathed.  I tend to believe it's a combination of separation anxiety, and frustration at being unable to communicate.  They have the beginnings of independence but not the abilities to be truly independent and that's really difficult for them, which makes life really difficult for you!
    This totally...my son went through the same phase about a month ago and was non-stop fussy for a good three weeks. I thought I was going to lose my mind. I could not make him happy, couldn't figure it out, I was exhausted, etc. THEN I realized he was cutting all four molars. Had no idea those came in at this time and he tipped his head back one day and his gums were terribly swollen with little bits of white starting to come through.  As soon as those popped through he was back to normal.  So I agree with PP completely and would only add to check out LO's teeth.  Good luck! 

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  • I came to this board to post something identical. At least were not alone.

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  • Her molars are basically in, though thank you for the reminder as I do remember experiencing bit more fussiness during the teething process. As PP said, I am just thankful to know I'm not alone and that nothing is wrong.
  • I've been wondering about that. I'm trying to drop her after nap nursing and it is NOT going well...Thanks!
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