Separation anxiety...

[AliGrylls]

DS has separation anxiety (nearly a year old). It is not that bad to be fair on him. He does calm but it usually takes a few minutes of distracting him. I don't leave him very often to be honest (usually just once a week for 2 hours).

Curious to know the mumsnet wisdom on how to deal with it or, if I need too. Will it just go away over time?

It's exactly what should happen at this age and is a natural mechanism to keep him safe as he becomes more mobile. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that leaving him more will help - it won't. He needs to feel safe and that means being able to see you or someone else who he is very close to.

Go with it and reassure him lots. Make the most of the extra cuddles you get and before you know it you'll be running after him. He will get over it all by himself. If you do have to leave him with anyone make a point of saying goodbye. If you sneak off when he's not looking he'll just feel more insecure. He'll get to know that if you haven't said goodbye he can rely on you being there. As he gets older he'll also begin to understand that if you leave him you will be coming back.