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Baby will only go to me!

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FirstTimeMom91 · 12/09/2024 18:57

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone went through a similar phase im going through at the minute with their little ones and could offer any advise. My little boy is 5 months this month and he's with me 24/7 whilst I'm on maternity. His dad's back at work and we have family round at least once a week for them to see the baby. To begin with he was fine being handled by other family members and didn't mind at all. However, over the last month or so he's completely changed. He only goes to me now. If one of the other family members that visit him even look in his direction he starts screaming. He won't let any of them handle him, he just screams until his red faced. He was like it with his dad for a bit but that seems to have changed now, apart from when the baby is tired at bedtime, he will scream for me even if his dad has him. I was just wondering if this is a common phase? I feel really upset seeing him get so worked up when others want to interact with him. Iv tried letting him cry out but he just gets into a right state where I have to intervene. I just don't know what to do for best or how to help him adjust? They're all desperate for a cuddle!

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
NotARegularMum · 03/10/2024 02:53

Oh my little girl is the same. She instantly screams when she goes to anyone else except me and dad.

I think separation anxiety seems to kick in at this age, but mine is definitely because she's a high needs baby!

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