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
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!