Grandson Crying

Its just the stages of what an infant goes through.

Get the book, or the Mom can- "What To Expect The First Year."

Just don't force it.

He's simply just more aware of people around him, and may not have the need to be held so much now that he's older and exploring his world. I've seen this in my children and grandchildren and found that it's quite normal, albeit frustrating!

Continue to talk to him, interactively play with him (peek-a-boo) read him short board books, stack blocks for him to see and try to help with, etc. He'll gradually come around again and you two can have more fun together : )

My 5 month old daughter is starting to do that too with my mother. It started about a month ago...I think she was about 14-15 weeks. My mom was there when she was born, was there for the 5 days after when we were in the hospital...cuddled, loved and slept with her. It was great. Those first four months my daughter went with her ALL the time. Then, it was like she was aware that I was not holding her. My mom would get her, she would smile and coo, and then look over and see me and I swear you could see her think "HEY, what's SHE doing over THERE?!" and start crying. Sigh.
My mom just coos with her while she is in my arms and still holds her until she figures it out. Don't give up!!!
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He's probably having separation anxiety which is normal for that age. He may see someone invading his space with mommy and doesn't like it.
Don't take it personally it's not you and it will pass in time.

In the mean time, just be warm and friendly like normal and don't try to pry him away from mommy or strain his feelings. Just accept them and love him through it. IT'S NOT YOU!

Believe it or not, this is good news. Your grandson's little brain is developing, and he can now recognize faces. Your face is not Mom or Dad's, so it's a little scary to be held by a "stranger". Keep loving on him and do what you can to help meet his needs. Once he recognizes you as a caregiver, he will be happy to see you again. Shower him in all your Grandma love and you should soon be the best of friends.

Give him time. It's probably just a phase. Babies go through so many phases in the first year and a lot of them include separation anxiety from being separated from their parents even if only for a few seconds. Also, if you wear glasses, try taking them off when you hold him. Don't wear any heavy perfumes and talk softly. Other than that, though, it's probably not you at all, so I wouldn't worry that it will be like this forever.