My little boy used to be so easy to handle until 2 weeks back. He just turned 6 month last week and he cant stand being alone even for a minute. Earlier i used to leave him on the carpet and he would happily roll all over, practice crawling/creeping, mouth anything and everything. Whether or not i m aroubd, he was so happy entertaining himself. But all of a sudden he is so cranky and always wants someone. Since i m the only one around most of the time, its just so difficult. He just doesnt seem interested in anything when he is alone. Its driving me nuts. What did i do?!? He was never the one who was carried around a lot because i never had so much time. Hubby is always busy with office and i have no other help here. I really want to help my son with this phase. He has to learn to keep himself busy at least for a little while. I tried leaving him but he just cries louder n louder. I thought if i leave him, he may figure out something but no.could be separation anxiety but its not only me he wants, anyone being around is ok for him. Why is he suddenly so insecure and how can i help him overcome this?? Any ideas??words of wisdom??? Anything??? Please Please help!!!!!
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6 month old cant self entertain even for 10 mins
AlCookie · 27/09/2012 02:51
babies change their routine every two weeks just to keep you on your toes
So, so true - I have said this many times, just when you think you've cracked it they go and change the rules and you spend the next two weeks trying to work it out again, - crafty wee beggars 
Change in routine every 2 weeks!! 
Somebody tell me there is light at the end of the tunnel!!!
One thing that i tried in the past 2 days - instead of leaving him on the floor to creep around, i propped him to sitting. He does sit on his own but not so comfortable that i can leave him alone. So i made a make shift kind of activity center with few different things to do and with my son secure. And he actually managed to be happy for quite a while. I tried it again a few times yesterday and today morning, he did pretty well. Its something like that basket with different things to do
So my conclusions for now - one thing cud b that separation anxiety is settling since its already been more than 2 weeks (but i guess most of u wud say its still too early 
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Second thing - he is now frustrated with creeping (he has been doing that since he was 4 n a half months) and wud rather move faster (piggy back in me ) or do something else (sit n play for a little while).
Please do let me know what u guys think....
Steppemum - thank u for that basket advice. That really helped. And thanks to everyone !!!! I m so much better than what i was before i posted this 
I know babies are always going to keep us on our toes and will change everyday - but how we can manage those changes is whats important. I love my baby and wud do everything to make him happy but i also dont want to land up completely frustrated.
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