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DD (6 Months) suddenly really clingy / unhappy... help!

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annady · 05/12/2007 10:24

Hello,
Apologies if this has been done loads before, but my normally content and laid-back DD (6 months) has suddenly become REALLY clingy - screaming 'til she chokes as soon as I leave the room (there's rarely any trace of actual tears though!) and even when I'm in the room, she often becomes hysterical if I don't pick her up - at which point: silence.
Is this a common trait at this age? I'd really appreciate any advice as to the best way to deal with it... she's just woken up and it's starting again - aargh.
Thank you!
Anna x

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Mungarra · 05/12/2007 11:40

Yes, it's normal to become clingy at this age. My DS2 was very clingy between 7-9 months and would cry if I left the room or left him with someone else. He has always been a very huggy child though, which is lovely.

woodstock3 · 05/12/2007 22:13

my normally cheerful 6mo ds has just done the same. cant even hand him over to his dad for 10 mins for a shower without hysterics and he doesnt want to be put down at all even to nap.
no advice im afraid but hv said it was a necessary developmental stage - means they have recognised that you are not part of them and therefore might go away forever. apparently (like all phases) It Too Shall Pass. hopefully before i go back to work in two months or it will be a disaster
apparently you are sposed to teach them that you will come back when you go away (the fear that you wont is what causes clinginess) by playing peekaboo. so far this has been monumentally unsuccessful for us but hey, worth a go.

lairyfairy · 06/12/2007 08:41

It is normal, they are starting to get an awareness of environment and that other people can go away, it will pass, enjoy all the cuddles, it passes too quickly and then they want nothing to do with you. have lots of cuddles and give lots of reasurance. I f you have to leave she will get over it.

liath · 06/12/2007 13:47

A hipseat can be really useful for this phase so you don't do your back in lugging them around. My ultra-laid back 7 month old has started up with this too. He crawling so follows me around like a forlorn puppy!

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annady · 07/12/2007 11:30

thanks so much for your advice
a x

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