Hope someone can share wisdom!
My 16 month old apparently lacks confidence. His nursery are great at getting him trying new things, but never push him believing he'll get there in his own time. But they say he's quite quiet and is scared of new people and new rooms (compared with the others in the baby room), and he will stay in the baby room longer than most because he's not ready to move up. He doesnt cry or object when the others take toys he's playing with etc. He is as hesitant with other children as adults.
What can I do to help him? I don't want him to struggle when he's older. He's a perfectly happy little boy, an only child so far. He attends nursery 4 full days a week, and he loves his key workers to bits. He's always happy when I pick him up and sometimes doesnt want to stop playing. At home he's usually attached to me, very affectionate, we read lots and play and all sorts. I would hope he feels secure with me and his dad. I'm still bed sharing with him. He doesnt really talk yet except mama, just mimics a few words. His understanding is good though, he follows commands etc. He was an early walker and is extremely active.
For background, he has severe reflux, cows milk protein allergy, and feeding aversion (bottle aversion resolved at 8 months). He only eats solids at nursery (he is under several nhs teams) and still wakes for formula through the night (he is underweight still, but mainly because he's tall). He's been poked by so many drs that I understand he's shy with new people (especially men).
I'm probably being pfb, I'm just a little worried for him and hope there's something I can do to help him.