LO wants to be held all the time

[HungryHippo]

She's 8 weeks today and does not like to sit or lay on her own anywhere (bouncy chair, swing, floor, etc) for more than 10 min. I do wear her sometimes...but is this normal? My pediatrician says it's something I can work on - but how? To just leave her to fuss? Does she need more visual stimulation where she's hanging out? Not that I want her to be an independent 8-week old...but I'd like to shower without hearing her fuss, if you know what I mean.

 

[Bexxx]

Isla is the same. Would be fantastic if I could figure out my carrier. She needs to held all the time. I carry her in my arms all day and have to sit her on my lap whilst I'm doing my work.

So sorry, can't help much!

(haha I realise she is in her seat in my avatar...)

 

[Babyoh]

I have the same with my 9 week old....and my daughter was the same too....it's tough but it'll pass sooner than you think - just hang in there!!

 

[captainj1]

My LO was like this, and also hated the carrier. It got lots better when he learnt to sit up (at about 4 months wobbly, 5 months stable) but even now he is crawling and cruising he won't be left alone. He just loves company. plus he is never still. Ever. He has never sat on my lap or in a chair or swing to watch tv or read a book, he wants to be constantly moving. He will sit in his high chair long enough to eat and then he wants out.

When i was on mat leave i used to shower when he napped (I spent 3 weeks teaching him to nap in his cot, he hated the car and pram and still does and never has slept in them) or before he woke in the mornings.

10 minutes is a long time by the way, sounds quite normal to me. I would get ten seconds max!!

 

[Sam292]

So hold her! You are not doing anything wrong, you wont "spoil" her and you will help her to realise that she is safe and loved. She has just come from a place where she had all of her needs met instantly - she was warm, full and rocked to sleep with your every movement. A lot of people like to think of 9 months in the womb and 9 months out and keep baby as close as possible to them for 9-12 months after birth letting the baby tell you when they are ready for more independence.

I recommend reading The continuum concept as I found it invaluable. This time will go by so fast and you will miss it so much when its over.