Clingy 2 year old

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Hi all,

my little girl is 2 and has overnight become extremely clingy with me to the point this morning I couldn’t even go and make breakfast and leave her with her dad without her having a screaming crying meltdown.
Then when we were out at the shops she refused to let daddy or nanny hold her hand or carry her, only mummy. Even with daddy holding her whilst stood next to me she was still hysterical.

I know it’s probably just a phase but we have a wedding to attend this weekend and my parents are meant to be looking after her but I just don’t know how it’s going to work.

Any advice?

My dd has been like this for a while. At this age they're starting to really know what they want and they're very good at asserting it. I'd just sympathise with her feelings and hold the boundary E. G. If she's insisting you give her a bath and not her dad say something like, 'you want mummy to give you a bath. It's daddy's turn to give you a bath and that makes you sad. It's okay to be sad. Daddy if going to give you a bath today.' she might have an enormous meltdown but that's okay.

In regards to leaving dd with your parents, she'll probably be absolutely fine. She might cry when you leave but if she's used to your parents and comfortable there, I'm sure she'll be distracted within a few minutes. Ask your parents to text you when she's settled to help you feel better. When you leave dd, do it quickly and with confidence as lingering will make her even more anxious. She'll be fine xx

My 2 year old is so clingy with me, but once I go out he’s fine! Has she had any time apart from you yet? Babysitter/childminder etc..?