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7mo won't let me leave the room without crying

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jki1 · 02/04/2015 09:28

My 7 month old DS is going through the separation anxiety phase. He will only happily be held by me, my DP and my mum. Anyone else and he cries. I can deal with that but what I am finding hard is that he now won't let me leave the room without crying. Any suggestions on what I can do? I have tried to talk to him when I am in the next room but he even cries when he can see me next door. I can't even go to the loo in peace! What can I do to stop this? Please help!

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Heels99 · 02/04/2015 09:30

Completely normal phase of their development. Just have to ride the storm!

LittleBairn · 02/04/2015 09:33

This is totally normal. Either just grit your teeth and get on with what you are doing or take him with you.

dicko1 · 02/04/2015 12:21

My little girl is 7 month and exactly the same. Drives me crazy.

qazxc · 05/04/2015 22:48

All you can do is repeat the mumsmet mantra of "this to will pass" . Hopefully soon.

ASAS · 05/04/2015 22:54

I remember this well, we had tears if my head disappeared behind the fridge door. Find a treat and treat yourself.

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jki1 · 06/04/2015 21:22

Thanks ASAS - wine is my treat!

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Goldmandra · 06/04/2015 21:30

Frustrating and upsetting though it is, it's normal. Your baby has developed sufficient understanding to be aware that you and he are separate entities and that you can disappear but, for him, if you're out of sight, you cease to exist which is a very scary prospect for him. He will learn that you continue to exist out of his sight at some point and then he will stop stressing when he can't see you.

He will also soon be old enough to start following you and choosing to leave you behind himself. Just give him time and, in the meantime, enjoy the wine

fionnthedog · 06/04/2015 23:08

This happened to my ds around 8mo coinciding with me going back to work. It has got a bit better at 11mo but not completely. It's normal and will pass.

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