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15 month old now prefers dad and is horrible to me

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Whatsthatspookynoise · 28/04/2021 16:25

My 15 month old has been obsessed with me since day one. He's a very happy, loving baby. For the last week, he throws himself at his dad and refuses to come to me when I put my arms out, either shaking his head "no" or giving me a dirty look. He'll still cuddle me if his dad is not available though.

Now when he gets the hump, he takes it out on me. He'll smack my leg and give me an angry look or scream and I know it's him trying to tell me off. I don't let him get away with that, but it's just so sudden that I'm confused. He seems to get annoyed with my existence atm!

I did find him preferring his dad funny in the first two days and now I'm a bit upset, but I just act like it's fine. We have been really close and him not wanting me is just so alien to me.

What do you think this could be? Maybe he just now prefers his dad? I don't smother him either and I do everything for him and play with him.

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iforgotyourenotbono · 28/04/2021 16:55

He's 15 months, he doesn't have an agenda, he doesn't have the emotional maturity to be angry with you for anything you've done. It's a phase, think nothing of it at all. He'll be back to you in no time.

Susannahmoody · 28/04/2021 16:57

What forgot said

It's not about you, op. It's about your son.

statetrooperstacey · 28/04/2021 17:13

He’s just trying out his independence, and realising his dad has more uses than he previously realised. Enjoy it!

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GreyhoundG1rl · 28/04/2021 17:14

It's just a phase.

Beamur · 28/04/2021 17:16

Don't take it personally. It will pass!

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