How much does your 6mo cry?

[graysor]

My 6mo ds seems to spend a lot of his time crying . He’s generally quite cheerful, except when he’s got no one interacting with him. Unfortunately as a poor neglected second child this happens quite a lot. For example when I have to prep meals for dd (3), help her on the toilet, go to the toilet myself, help dd get dressed or ready to get out etc etc etc. He screams and cries even if he’s in a bouncy chair where he can see me.

Is this normal? Is it separation anxiety?

I carry him in a sling a lot to minimise the crying, but can’t all the time.

I’m finding it very stressful and draining and am getting snappy and shouty with dd. Which is making me feel guilty and even more stressed. Ugh.

Anyone in the same boat?

Has he always been similar? I know there is a point about 6 months old where they suddenly realise mum walks away from them and that you and he are two separate people. My little boy is also 6 months old and I have definitely noticed in the last week he is looking at me if I walk away and can get upset when I do.

My 6mo hardly cried. My 8mo however... It's like he's a different baby! I think they all go through different stages where they're more likely to cry etc.

I sympathise, though. I've also got a crying neglected second born! Sometimes he just has to wait whilst I get DD(5) ready for school, help her with reading, actually interact with her, etc... And I also get snappy with the pair of them and it feels crap. But it won't last forever, it really won't. I keep telling myself that anyway!

Good luck

I’m the same OP. My 8 month old is a second child (first is 3) and he cries a lot if nobody is interacting with him. I find it incredibly draining at times. (Especially when I meet friends with babies the same age and they are all sitting happily just babbling or smiling!). I am actually desperate for him to crawl / walk as I think he will be a lot less frustrated and happier when he can move. But yes, the answer to your question is A LOT 😬

Thanks for the solidarity folks. Glad I’m not alone.

He’s always been a bit like this. I thought it might get a bit better now he can sit and play with / chew on things, rather than just abandoned flat on his back on the floor, but if anything he’s worse!

Maybe it’ll be better when he can crawl. He’s desperate to get going and keeps rolling/ flopping onto his tummy and then getting annoyed because he’s stuck.