My 16 month old cries at everybody!!

[Rachel2007]

My little boy cries at everybody even people he knows, this has been going on for months now and not sure it is just a "phase". I have always socialised with him and he goes to nursery 3 days a week which he loves. Any advice on how to deal with this??

[greenandpleasant]

Hi Rachel

No specific advice, just wanted to empathise, my ds is 16mo and has only just stopped being very clingy, a phase which has lasted for the last 6-8 months. It seems to have stopped with him starting to walk, don't know if that fits with where your ds is at? Mine refused to be held by anyone else if I was in the room, got very upset if I left the room, needed ages to adjust to seeing grandparents etc.

Just keep being patient with him and let him take his time - good sign that he loves nursery - rather than making him be with other people if he's obviously upset.

hth

[compo]

Is it only when you are there?
I really wouldn't worry about it if he is fine at nursery.

[Rachel2007]

Thanks for your messages, yes he has just started walking so hopefully that my help and yes it is just when I am there. I wasn't sure how I was supposed to react should I ignore it or try and reassure him?