Toddler cries hysterically when he sees certain people

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I have a 22 mth old who is lively, happy and clever. Really intuitive. On 2 occasions now when we’ve gone round for family events he becomes hysterical when my sister and brother are around. He’s not much of a crier and is good with people but he has been tentative with both of them since he started understanding people but recently it’s hysterical crying. I’ve had to leave on both occasions as he holds in to me for dear life like he’s scared out of his wits.

It doesn’t help that we are not on the best terms anyway but I don’t know what to make of this.

When we got home, he called out both their names like he wanted to see them again but when I said let’s go, he jumped on me and wrapped his arms around my neck frightened.

They’ve never been alone with him to harm him. How do I handle this please? Anyone else experience this with particular people? What do I make of it?

My DD did this with almost everybody she encountered. She was literally inconsolable if anybody other than her Dad or I looked at her until she was 3YO. She settled down but was later diagnosed with autism at age 13.

Your poor Sister being accused of having a beard. 😂

I think you're making him more scared by leaving when he cries. Like picking up a puppy when a larger dog walks past or growls. He needs to know that you as his protector is calm about it. You've over reacted.

Yeah it’s not everyone. Child is verryyy friendly and sociable except around these particular people so I’m hoping it’s not that.

Realllyy? I don’t think so. My baby is not a crier in general so if you’d witnessed this you’d get it. I do see where you’re coming from tho

😂😂

Yes my 2 eldest were both like that re beards!