Biting, pinching and hair pulling

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Hi all

I'm looking for some advice by little girl is 13 months old and she's doing the above things just mainly to me and I understand she doesn't know it's wrong yet but I was hoping for some tips if possible? As it's starting to hurt 😭

Also, separation anxiety for her is terrible she cries when I leave the room even for a second I talk to her in the other room and say "bye bye mama won't be long" but she cries and it breaks my heart. I'm probably way too soft but I had five mc before her and I honestly want to give her the world.

We are also having an issue with her sleeping in her cot she just isn't happy and cries, she doesn't seem to self smooth anymore after having an illness. She just doesn't seem to want to settle and will just stand up and cry, we tried the control menthod but personally I hate it my heart can't take it.

Any advice would be great. This mama and Dada is behold tired 😩

I'm looking for some advice by little girl is 13 months old and she's doing the above things just mainly to me and I understand she doesn't know it's wrong yet but I was hoping for some tips if possible? As it's starting to hurt

I found this age a bit difficult if I'm honest. They are usually understanding a lot more than they can express and can get very frustrated. We found using a few simple baby signs helped ease their frustration.

Have a read of this by Dr Sears. Although I don't agree with it being a method to "break through to distant parents" he does give done good tips to try and stop it happening.

Separation anxiety is perfectly normal, she needs to know that you'll be there for her. It's a faff but if you go upstairs, can you take her with you? Some people keep a small box of tots or a treasure box in different rooms so if you take the baby upstairs for instance, you've got a little box to keep them entertained for a few minutes.

As for the crying, it's perfectly normal for an illness to disrupt sleep. CIO isn't the only method available to you though. I'd sleep with her sheets for a night or two before you put them on her cot. We think that clean sheets must be given to the baby but actually scent is very important to babies and the scent of you will help her to settle.

Have you tried the No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers? It's much more gentle.

Is she getting enough exercise and food to help with her sleeping too? At this time of year I'd be aiming to get her outside at least twice a day. Not only is the exercise good but sunlight actually helps to promote sleep.

Have a look at this guide to see roughly what she should be eating and good luck