So dd isn't really that friendly....

lbaird123 · February 2016

She doesn't really care for other ppl holding her. She's been that way from the beginning. I feel bad bc ppl wanna hold her and she just cries. She's even weird about DH holding her sometimes. Anybody else?

thatgirlree24 · February 2016

No LO loves when people hold him but if he's in a crying fit, he only soothes down if I hold him. I would recommend having more ppl hold her and see how that goes. Not sure if anyone helps with diaper changes but I would start there. Maybe if they try talking to her before they pick her up, it'll help? Also when others try to hold her, do they have a strong odor? Maybe she can smell the difference and doesn't like it..

Bombmom3 · February 2016

From a purely biological standpoint babies are completely dependent on their mothers for food, safety, comfort and protection. This instinct is stronger in some babies than others. Personality also comes into play as well. Some babies will get over this and no longer mind going to new people as they get older and others are much more reserved about it. Kid #1 didn't care who held her and to this day at 3yrs old is outgoing and has no stranger danger (which is actually a problem). Kid #2 really REALLY did not want anyone else holding her. She's still the same at 18mo, even with her dad. She wants me holding her and God help you if someone else tries to hold or comfort her. So far kid #3 is happy with anyone as long as he isn't hungry.

lbaird123 · February 2016

Exactly! My DD1 is that way too and dd2 is just so opposite! I don't mind the extra snuggles I just feel bad for friends and family that wanna snuggle too! I tell them not to take it personally she just loves her momma!

groovylocks · February 2016

Olive is passively social but she was always passed around right from day one. So she doesn't know anything different. If she's hungry though, make a beeline for me. She's going to sound off.

taysun · February 2016

DD doesn't mind being with other people, however if she hears me come into a room when I've been gone she usually will start fussing for me. If I've never left the room she will be watching me at least 70% of the time someone else is holding her. It's obvious that I'm her favorite right now, whether that's because I'm her food source or otherwise.

redfallon · February 2016

This may be your baby's personality or it could be a phase. DD went through a phase where she wanted only me. She would scream if anyone else was holding her except me, including DH. This lasted a week or two when she was about this age. She is still shy with strangers at 2, which I like, but she is very sweet and goofy with people that she knows and loves/likes.