My LO is 7 months. We went to Mexico for a week over Christmas with my family and the first day, she developed major separation anxiety - it wasn't enough for me to be in her sight, I had to be holding her for her to not cry 90% of the time. Now that we're back it's better but not great. I'm exhausted. How do I help her out of this?
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No one has any experience with this?
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No idea how to help, sorry. Dealing with this now, too. I can't even sit next to her on the floor....must be touching! Hopefully it passes soon.
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@Silva: how old is your LO?
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@NurseMommy: 8.5 months, she has always likes being close, but for the past month or so I can get her to play independently at all. She's my shadow now!
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I've been dealing with this with my LO for about a month and a half now (he is almost 9 mo). Honestly, I'm not sure there is much you can do. I think they are just struggling with the realization that they are a separate person. I've heard this period of separation anxiety can last months. Good luck!
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Well, at least I know I'm not alone. My MIL scared the $@&/ out of me yesterday when she told me about her eldest going through it for THIRTEEN MONTHS.
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Ah, we're dealing with this too. We had BIL to stay for a while and went away over the holidays plus she's been sick and I think all of that combined has majorly unsettled her and she cannot deal with me out of her sight or anyone else holding her at all. It's so sad for her daddy.
ETA: She's 13 months old. The last time it was this bad was when she was nine months and we went to Spain and England to visit family. I think being away from home really gets to her.
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@NurseMommy: it is normal. Best thing for us is consistency. Making the schedule the same even when away. Also for daycare they always said to just leave but he does better if we leave a little later. So we didn't leave until breakfast could occupy him.
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