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Fussy 8 Month Old

by Tonya
(Rocky Mount, NC, US)

I have a 8 month old that cries whenever I put him down. As soon as I pick him up he stops. He is cutting his second tooth but does not seem to be in any pain and he did not do this when he was cutting his first tooth.

I make sure he stays fed and his diper is change, but he still cries when he's not being held.

What am I doing wrong? Is there something I can do to make him happy again?





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Fussy 8 Month Old

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May 16, 2008
Don't Worry, It's Norma!
by: Baby Help Line Response

You're not doing anything wrong; you're just having a normal 8 months old baby!

Separation anxiety is a normal development phase, so actually you should be glad that it is happening. I know it can be quite tiresome, but it will pass - and studies indicate that babies that are being held and carried a lot actually let go faster. I guess they simply get the security they need to take the next step.

So carry him and do all you can to give him the closeness that he needs right now. And take turn with your spouse, mom, sister or whoever that he is safe with, so that it doesn't drive you insane!

Good luck!

/Paula

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