16mo really fussy and whingy

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I feel like the last month my 16 month old has changed he seems way more fussy and clingy

I’m taking him the doctors because I feel he may have a touch of hay fever

but I’m worried I have health anxiety so I always worry something deeper is wrong

he eats well and drinks well. Normal nappies

hes never really slept through but usually sleeps well next to me and his dad (we co sleep sometimes)

Anyone else tips here? My mum said they can do this before they speak a lot (he says a few words but can’t fully communicate what he means) but like I mentioned I just worry I’m sat here crying because nursery have rang again saying he’s fussy and wants cuddles and I get so worried

He’s my only child so far (pregnant with DC2) so I don’t have anything to compare this to

How far along are you? I wonder if it because he can sense that there's a change that he's just a bit more clingy. Tbh, my DD went through this and I don't think it's nothing to be worried about if there's no medical reason causing it and as you've been to the drs. There isn't. Kids sometimes go through stages like this. Just reassure him and plenty cuddles. As they get older they change.

@Imperialleathers only 5 weeks! I mean I’d say it was around the week I got pregnant but he wouldn’t know. However this week I vividly remember he started early waking (5-6 am) and nursery have him on a routine to nap at 11.30 so I thought he’s fussy as he’s tired because he barely sleeps through but has been waking earlier probably cos of light nights etc

thanks I’m sorry I suffer witb health anxiety which is great because now I have my son(and will have another child next year) I never worry about my health it’s always his and him being fussy I worried is there something deeply wrong

But he is a toddler now I guess and everyone told me toddlers do get worked up more

Was your DD communicating when she went through it or was it pre being able to say “I’m hungry, I’m tired” etc. I think that isn’t helping right now as he gets frustrated as I guess what he does want sometimes

No, my DD wasn't communicating with me at the time. She was probably around the 18 month mark and had some speech delays so I was just having to guess a lot of the time which would make her more frustrated. She did grow out of it pretty quickly though.

I have health anxiety too and I do know how debilitating it can be. Just be patient with yourself and him. It won't last forever and it's a sign he's getting older. They don't stay our sweet little babies for long

@Imperialleathers Thank you so much it’s been nice to see something so reassuring. My doctor also reminded me of DS was really unwell he wouldn’t be the little live wire he js

and I picked him up from nursery and he’s been absoloutely fine we had a nice afternoon :)

but yes I do remember when he’d just sit and cuddle me and babble , he’s even now stopped with mama and says mam!😂 certainly a sign of growing up it’s bittersweet

My 14month DS has never slept through (I think he’s broken 🤣) my DD slept through from 3months so this hasn’t been easy

he is also super fussy and clingy all the time but then he will suddenly show off a new skill or tooth so I wouldn’t worry too much, probably just a phase

i would however be fuming if nursery called me every time he was fussy, they can tell me that at pick up