I am desperate for some reassurance! My little boy, Charlie, has always been a good, easy baby and has never given any cause for concern - we're really lucky. He's 8 months old today. However, I am getting worried as today he cried uncontrollably when we visited a friend and her baby (six weeks older than Charlie and very advanced for his age) screamed at Charlie - obviously saying hello in a baby-like way. Charlie was ok with one scream, but not when this continued, on and off, during our visit. Of course, I know that screaming and crying is perfectly natural behaviour, but Charlie doesn't, and he seemed so shocked by it, even though he does it a lot himself!!! I'm worried that he will continue to hate being in the company of other children as all his contemporaries will soon be screeching (Charlie is the youngest of all his friends.) How can I help him? Do I reduce time with other children or force him to be social? I suppose the fear will disappear once he is as mobile and vocal as the others, but until then, argh! The amazing thing is, he loves the creche and the company of other adults! Help! Advice please!
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