Anyone had this problem leaving their baby?

Question

I have an 11 month old daughter. I work 4 days a week and my sister watches her. Usually when i pick her up, she is excited to see me and waves bye bye and everything is good. Recently, she seems to be very attached to my sister and doesn't want to leave.

Answer 1

It's normal. That means your sister is really good with her! Good job on picking a good sitter.

Answer 2

I haven't had too much of a problem with this, but I think its because when I pick my daughter up from school and go home we actually play and do things together.  Yes, I have to make dinner for her, but after that we do some hard core playing and I read to her and we dance.  

It does mean that I have to stay up a little later doing all the household chores, but its worth it to me to get some free time with my daughter.  Also, my daughter goes to a daycare center, and there are about 6 kids in her class.  She gets all the attention when she gets home, so that's probably why that attachment to her caregiver hasn't been such a big issue.

Answer 3

Yes, Try to do lots of fun things like her favorite things when you are with her to show her you love her and want to spend lots of time with her.

Answer 4

she is getting use to seeing her more often and becomming attached. you sister needs to encourage her that you are the mommy and she just plays there. seems like she is trying to step into your role

Answer 5

I had the same problem, but I realized that Emily spends all day with my mom and Emily knows my mom more than she knows me. But hey, I have to go to work. I spend the afternoon and weekends with her because I'm not at work.  

Answer 6

I've had that problem too. What I suggest doing is spending more time with her when you get home. It's hard I know, I worked full time & then when I got home I had to cook & clean and then I realized my daughter was becoming more attached to my mom because she was having fun with my mom & not with me. So now, I get my daughter to help me in the kitchen with supper & also help me clean house. My daughter thinks it's fun to help and I think this is great bonding time. This phase will not last long so don't stress too much over it.  

Answer 7

she sees your sister as her primary care giver as she has her so much for you  

Answer 8

It takes a village to raise a child.  Embrace the fact that your daughter has someone else who loves her and she loves her back.  In the end, your daughter will always prefer you over any other woman.