Clingy Baby

Hi,

Let me introduce myself, I am Alison Brown one of the gurgle experts, I am a midwife and answer some of the questions that come up on the site.

I have just notice your thread and thought I would offer some advice as a mother of 2 boys rather than as a midwife.

What you are describing is completely normal behaviour for babies of this age and shows you are being a wonderful mum to him. Fighting against the ‘clinginess’ could cause more long term problems at this stage.

Knowing his mother is not far away will give him confidence and his confidence will help him develop his own independence as he grows older.

My 2 boys were exactly like this but now at 12 and 9 confidently go on school trips, scout camps, sleepovers etc.

Don’t worry.

Kind regards

Alison

Thanks for this!.. Ive tried talking to him when im in the next room but this still doesnt work. Arghhh....!!

Would love to know this too! My lo is 6 months and has started it. I try playing peek a boo but it doesnt do v much in my opinion, generally at the mo i take him with me in his babywalker but its getting annoying as it's a ten minute trek to go for a wee!

hey im still working on this prob with my l/o but i have found playing peek-a-boo helps. something to do with letting them no that just because youve left the room you are coming back. good luck i no how fraustrating it can be xxx

Over the past month my seven month old son crys everytime I leave the room and even if I come back in he still continues to cry unless I give him a quick cuddle. Does anybody know what I can do to stop him from being so clingy. I need to sort this out because I dont want him growing up as a clingy baby. Please help!!... All advice welcome. Many thanks