My lo seems to hate other people! Would love some advice.

[kt.wood]

Hi everyone,

Having a testing time with my little girl at the mo, she is 5 months old & has suddenly become really clingy. We have just spent the wkend with friends & she wouldnt let them near her, she will smile at people when she is on my knee but as soon as they come near to pick her up she screams but stops instantly as soon as she comes back to me.

We do spend lots of time with other people & babies but thinking about it she still is with me. I really dont want to end up with a clingy baby so not sure whether there is something I could do or do we just ride it out as a phase? It has been like this for around 3 wks now & she is teething so I do wonder if that is why.

Please dont get me wrong I love the fact my little girl wants to be with me all the time but I also really want friends to have a lovely cuddle without being terrified & also for her to feel confident with other people.

Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to handle this? At the mo I just take her back as most people get quite worried but I do wonder if that is the right thing.

Any thoughts would be great, thanks so much, Katie x

 

[special_kala]

taking her back is the right thing to do. It is probably just a phase

 

[Blah11]

Amelie was like this at about that age until maybe 9 months. They do grow out of it although i know how frustrating it is

 

[kt.wood]

Thanks for your quick replies. Wow, 9 months, I was hoping it might be a few wks. I thought I was doing the right think taking her back, I just keep wondering if there is any way of getting her used to others slowly. It does sound like a phase we need to sit out & just enjoy the nice mummy cuddles while they last )
Thanks again

 

[JellyBaby1]

My lo is exactly the same. Its hard because i feel sorry for the grandparents that just want a cuddle. I always take her back when she starts to cry, i can't bear seeing her crying for me. My mum said i was the same when i was a baby and i grew out of it so just riding it out, makes needing a baby sitter difficult - Just dont want to go out if i know she'll be crying.