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How to Cope with Separation Anxiety
Almost all babies get anxious about separating at some point, though the intensity of your child's reaction depends on her temperament. Other factors play a role too: Infants who have been exposed early on to caregivers other than their parents tend to have an easier time dealing with departures in later months. However, if your baby is tired, hungry, or sick, she's likely to give you a very hard time if you leave. While your baby's cries might tempt you to cancel your plans, giving in will only make matters worse the next time you need to leave. Besides, she'll probably calm down shortly after you walk out the door. In the meantime, here's what you can do to comfort your child.
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My daughter is doing the same thing!! Ever since we returned from thanksgiving vacation in California it has been impossible to put her to sleep with her feeling my physical presence. Before vacation she put herself to sleep all the time.
12/8/2010 01:52:34 PM Report Abusehave a question for all moms: My son is 6 1/2 mo old. When putting him to sleep, someone else can fill in for me, although I am still the best to do so, but lets face it, moms are busy too. When he wakes up he doesn't see me and starts screaming, crying, breaks my heart, but he easily calms down when he sees me and comes into my arms. I dont know how to deal with getting him more comfortable w/o me around. Help. Thanks, First time mom. Stephanie
10/4/2010 01:36:59 PM Report Abuse