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I don't think my 8 month old twins like me!

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MumMumMum321 · 25/11/2020 16:23

They much, much prefer rolling about on the floor than doing anything with me. I try to look at books with them or give them a cuddle but they squirm and wriggle and get annoyed. When I sit them on my lap they'll look anywhere but at my face. I try to have a little chat with them or sing them a song, but they just won't look at me. If I am really energetic and silly I can make them laugh, and they'll play little peekaboo-type games. They are quite smiley babies on the whole but just prefer their toys than people. Is that normal? I thought babies were supposed to love faces and interacting... Obviously I am starting to get a little bit anxious about autism, but I know it's very early days. The rest of their development is good and they babble loads. Should I worry? And what can I do to encourage them? At the moment I spend most of the day just watching them, and I feel like I'm being a very passive parent. But they don't want to know me when I get on the floor and try to play with them. They just ignore me Sad

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QueenOfPain · 25/11/2020 16:25

I’m willing to bet money on the fact that your 8 month old twins like you more than anyone else on the planet.

QueenOfPain · 25/11/2020 16:30

Joking aside, at 8 months old they are just now learning that they are a separate entity to you and have some agency over rolling around and pleasing themselves.

The flip side is that they could start to develop some separation anxiety or become very clingy so I’d be fairly happy with these contended little carpet dwellers exactly as they are.

FireflyGirl · 25/11/2020 17:53

Are you on any threads or in any groups about multiples?

My friend had twins, and was told that they would get their stimulus from each other. They have an automatic playmate, who is more unpredictable and therefore possibly more fun than mummy.

I think it'd be worth directing this at other twin mums for their experiences, but I agree with pp - you will absolutely be their favourite person!

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