2.9yr old DD seems generally irritable and 'bored' unless she has my undivided attention. Is this normal or is there something else going on?

[BiscuitStuffer]

She has loads of stuff that she can do - books, craft, building stuff, trains, dolls etc etc but she just seems to moan constantly and doesn't get on and just play as much as she used to a small number of months ago. She has a 1 year old brother and they get on really well but where he will potter about, she wants to be climbing on my head . Is this normal for this stage of development or could it be something else that I need to be seeing someone about?

[Greensleeves]

Sorry, but LOLOLOLOLOL

It's normal - just a bright, secure little sweetheart who is very bonded to Mummy and wants her all to herself IMO

but I am not dismissing your concern or how wearing it is (my ds1 was EXACTLY like this, it was like having a cloud of bees thrumming around my head)

I don't think you need to be worrying about her though - it's not unusual IMO.

[BiscuitStuffer]

LOL at cloud of bees! It is JUST like that!! How long does this go on for ??

[Greensleeves]

um

not long, honest

[LionstarBigPants]

Sympathies, I have a velcro toddler too (2.7 yrs), the only time she sits and plays quietly is when there's a hint it might be bedtime! Am 39 weeks preg too so finding the constant demands for hugs and attention rather wearing - especially as when she wakes in the night (all too frequently) and only Mummy will do - I'm dreading night times when the baby arrives.

[BiscuitStuffer]

oh Greensleeves

Lionstar - maybe the new baby will be all the excitement that she needs - DD was even worse until DS was born and what I'm describing is a marked improvement!

[LionstarBigPants]

That gives me some hope . She is very excited about the new arrival - though I think it will be eclipsed by the new scooter the baby is bringing!

Hope your situation improves too. Try getting friends involved, DD is miles better when she has a friend for distraction.