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I have a 17 month old and he does the same thing to me. I find distraction with toys, books or snacks help. I usually let him come with me when I go anywhere but there are times when I have to run something to the trash where I hear the ear piercing scream from the house when I walk away.

Ride it out, I went thru the same thing with my daughter and around 24 months it was gone and she only wanted her dad. Eventually it will stop and they won't need us as much anymore and we might miss our babies wanting us.

Ditto what Colleen W said. Also if you don't mind just talking to him through a closed door, maybe that would satisfy him for a bit (or sing along with him). Have a puzzle or special book sitting out for him to play while you are occupied. It's probably just a stage. I recall one Christmas when we had lots of family over and I was trying to get a meal on the table, etc., and my little guy would not leave my side. I did everything with him on one hip. For some reason I look back on that fondly, even though at the time it was exhausting.

You have my sympathy--this can be very frustrating. This may sound silly, but have you played much peek-a-boo with him? When he's rested and fed, play peek-a-boo where you go around a corner or behind a door and then pop out again. ("Where's mama? Here I am!") And gradually increase the time that you are hiding. Try to make it as fun and happy as possible.

you can try distraction, around lunch time the kids are pretty tired and fussy. when i need to cook with out them underfoot, i put on a playlist of videos on you tube, songs about the colors and numbers and silly songs. they work great the kids watch and dance and learn and then i have a few minutes to get lunch on the table.

I found with my little guy (19 months old now) that just telling him what I'm doing and that I will be right back helped a lot. For example, when I have to go to the bathroom I tell him, "Momma has to go potty, but she'll be right back." I know that he understands what I'm saying when he points at the bathroom. As long as I'm not gone too long, he's fine. (I've been doing this for several months.)

I remember when my daughter went through this phase. Ride it out! It doesn't last very long. In the meantime you could get a little box of toys to put next to the potty, so he could look through thee toys next time you need to 'go'.