Separation Anxiety? - Noblesville,IN

Hi C.,

Is there anything different about her house that you notice when you walk in? A smell, a feel, do you sneeze or cough? Sometimes it just takes one thing to agitate a baby. Of course he wants you and wants to be home but most little ones calm down after a while. If he is so agitated the whole time you may want to pay close attention next time you go and see if there is anything that might bother you if you stayed there a while.

God bless,

M.

either separation anxiety... or he does not like it at the Babysitter's.

If he is crying the ENTIRE time he is there.... then maybe is not happy there. Or he has not gotten used to it yet.

Some babies take time to adjust.
Does he get fed there adequately?
What is his routine there?
HOW does the Babysitter 'soothe' him when he is there crying the whole time?

4-5 months is a long time to be crying the entire time he is at the Babysitter.
Or maybe he just does not like her. Babies can feel vibes. They will like or not like certain people.

all the best,
Susan

I'm sure it's just a comfort zone issue. Can you have your sitter come to your house as a mother's helper to keep him occupied and safe while you focus on work? I think everyone would be happier.

Is there any way that the sitter can come to your house. My daughter cried a lot when I worked too, but was fine when I was with her. It is seperation anxiety, your baby wants to know that you are there if he needs you. It may last a few more months, my daughter still prefers me to be with her, but is ok if I tell her ahead of time that I will be leaving her (she is almost 3). My other daughter is starting that stage, but is not as upset when I'm gone.