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2 year old suddenly being super clingy with me

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clairebear610 · 14/08/2022 07:57

My 2 year old (26 months) has always been a mummy's girl and a bit shy but she's suddenly in the last week being super clingy with me...wanting to follow me everywhere, wanting me to cuddle her to sleep or hold her hand through the cot and getting herself really worked up for me. It's breaking my heart a little seeing her so upset, and it's also tricky to get anything done. She has a baby sibling who is 5 months old so I'm not sure if it's a jealousy thing but it's suddenly worse the last week so not sure if it's that or something else. My husband and I have had a couple of arguments recently, partly through exhaustion and stress although I try to keep her away from hearing anything but on a couple of occasions he has raised his voice and I worry in case it's down to that. It's a real problem at night as she only wants me to put her to bed which is really tricky when I'm ebf her sibling and up in the night a lot between both children but should I try to always be there for her myself and give in or insist it's sometimes my husband who goes to her? I'm not sure how best to handle it. We're also trying to potty train her at the moment but I'm not sure if it's good timing or whether it won't affect it. Thanks

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PritiPatelsMaker · 14/08/2022 09:47

You might never know what's caused the sudden change but I'd just go with the usual advice for separation anxiety. Reassure and never force her to go to anyone else. If you're struggling managing 2, DH can have the baby for half an hour.

clairebear610 · 14/08/2022 11:25

Thanks @PritiPatelsMaker that's good advice. I appreciate the reply.

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