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Baby Screaming At Strangers

My baby screams loudly every time some stranger looks at him. Is there something wrong with my baby? It doesn't seem normal to be so scared so easily.

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Baby Screaming At Strangers

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Dec 07, 2009

Normal behavior!
by: Baby Help Line - Paula

Hi,

Please be calm. Your baby is normal and showing signs of mental development above all.

You don't mention the age of your baby, but at some point between 4 months an 10 months most babies go through a period of stranger anxiety. With some babies you hardly notice it, but with others, they literally start crying at new faces or even voices. Or at least some faces or voices. It can vary with different people and as an adult it can be completely impossible to understand why one person is scary and another one isnt't.

The thing is, you baby is really starting to understand the difference between family and others and between mom and others.

So while it can be stressful as a parent, your baby is acting completely normal. What he needs is to be with the people he loves the most. Be gentle with him, cuddle him and try not to expose him too much to the stress of meeting many other people. Especially don't ask strangers to hold him and say no to anyone who wants him if you believe it will make him uncomfortable. This is a development stage, and the more his needs of safety and reassurance are met, the faster he will get over it.

So you see, his behavior is actually a good thing; he is becoming a big(ger) boy.

Take care

Paula

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