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Worried about my 15 month old with other children

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Alice4417 · 08/01/2025 18:25

Just a bit worried about how my little boy interacts with other toddlers. My boy doesn't really like it when other toddlers he doesn't know come up into his personal space let alone make lots of noise right up in his face. He bursts into tears. He will never approach another child and would rather play quietly but loves adults and is very confident with them. He will have very good share interest etc with adults, i.e passing them things, bringing them things, pretend feeding them and pretend play with adults but would never have that sort of interaction with another child. In fact he sort of just ignores children if they come over to give him something, whereas if it's an adult he will engage fully. Another thing to note is he has very strong separation anxiety. He's starting to say words I think we have about 20, points, claps, waves and his understanding is great. Walking since 12 months.

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Alice4417 · 08/01/2025 19:52

I guess what I'm just wondering is if anyone has experienced this or if this behaviour is normal at this age.

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Twocents · 08/01/2025 20:54

Sounds totally normal. Don't think they actually play together properly untill after 3, they parallel play. Maybe take him to toddler groups, play dates more frequently and he will get used to it.

mindutopia · 08/01/2025 21:10

Sounds completely normal to me. None of us would like that. Just because other parents allow it to happen doesn’t make it right. Babies that age really don’t interact yet, not really before 2, 2.5 years.

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Alice4417 · 09/01/2025 22:19

Twocents · 08/01/2025 20:54

Sounds totally normal. Don't think they actually play together properly untill after 3, they parallel play. Maybe take him to toddler groups, play dates more frequently and he will get used to it.

Okay that makes sense. It's just strange he doesn't even seem to like other children coming up to him, but fine with adults. We do go to lots of clubs. Hopefully things will improve. I guess children are less predictable.

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Devilsmommy · 09/01/2025 22:35

Alice4417 · 09/01/2025 22:19

Okay that makes sense. It's just strange he doesn't even seem to like other children coming up to him, but fine with adults. We do go to lots of clubs. Hopefully things will improve. I guess children are less predictable.

My little one is still a bit like this at 27 months. If they come too close he puts his hands up and arms out to keep them away. At 15 months though it's pretty normal. They're not interested in other kids til 2-2.6 as a pp said

Haaaaappyyynewyear · 09/01/2025 22:38

Yep mine still like this at nearly 3! Kind of gives a side eye if another child comes too close to them 😆

Nextyearhopes · 09/01/2025 22:39

Nothing about toddlers is normal-they are weird little creatures.

Just keep exposing him to lots of situations where other children will be and he will get used to it

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