My DD just turned 2 a few weeks ago. I know fears are common in this age group but she just seems so frightened of so many things and it worries me that she’s showing signs of anxiety. She’s terrified of hoovers but it doesn’t seem to be the noise itself as she doesn’t mind the cordless dyson but will become hysterical at the Henry 😵💫. Seen some inactive steam trains at the museum she was scared, doesn’t like planes in the sky, started to be unsure of the tumble drier despite it never been an issue before. Doesn’t like elderly people especially men with breads (including Santa). She’s very apprehensive about new places but usually comes round. It’s hard to see any theme to her fears but the list seems to be growing every day. Does this seem within the realms of normal for her age?
for context, otherwise she’s developing normally, speech is very good for her age but of course still a bit young to explain what she’s worried about. She constantly looks for reassurance about things she’s frightened of by asking if it’s “ok?”. She’s out first child and she’s never experienced any trauma. There’s no shouting at home or anything like that so she doesn’t seem to have anything to be anxious about!