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I really need advice about clingy toddlers!!!!
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missrock
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I really need advice about clingy toddlers!!!!
Paige's clingyness is so overwhelming. It has been going on for about 3-4 months now. She is 16 months old now.
All she wants to do is be held by me, and if I am not around, my mom. Its wearing on my mom since she watches her full time. Its also wearing on me because I cant get anything done.
If i dont tend to DD's "needs" she gets mad and screams and cries until i pick her up. It is getting so bad that I cant even go to the bathroom anymore. She has to be right there with me while taking care of business.
Do you guys have any advice on how to handle this stage? Are there any books i can read?
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Posted 5/30/08 9:07 AM  |
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Charly
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Re: I really need advice about clingy toddlers!!!!
Posted by missrock
It is getting so bad that I cant even go to the bathroom anymore. She has to be right there with me while taking care of business.
Jen I don't have any advice sorry. Hannah is pretty much independent - she has her moments where she becomes "shy" or "clingy" but for the most part she want's to be free from us
However to comment on the bathroom thing - that is totally normal. I haven't gone to the bathroom alone in a long time. She sits on a stool right next to me and reads her books - we are actually on the same schedule now (if you know what I mean   )
ETA: Maybe try getting her out to more playgroups and around more kids. Maybe that will help her "detach" from you and your mom. Can you just let her "CIO"? Let her cry a bit while reassuring her you are right there? Give her toys/books to distract her?
Sorry I don't know anything about this - just some thoughts.
Message edited 5/30/2008 9:34:44 AM.
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| Posted 5/30/08 9:31 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: I really need advice about clingy toddlers!!!!
No books. Just STOP! She will have to learn to occupy herself and let mommy and grandma get things done. I know it's easier said than done. There will be crying involved and even tantrums, but she needs to understand that she is okay and she is not hurt. It'll take time but when she is down and wants to be carried, just tell her "you're okay. mommy/grandma is right here." it's not fair to you or your mom to have a kid on your hip all day. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but I have seen my own sister go through it and even my DD went through that phase and that is how I nipped it in the bud.
GL!
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| Posted 5/30/08 9:34 AM |
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Juliet
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Re: I really need advice about clingy toddlers!!!!
If you read my revelation post, I get company in the bathroom too. I don't have a clingy toddler but I do have one who wants to be in the same room. I just go with it. No advice, just
Just think, when she is a teenager she probably won't let you give her a kiss in front of her friends!
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| Posted 5/30/08 9:45 AM |
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