Is she having separation anxiety??

Question

My baby girl is nearly 15weeks,shes a very happy baby and loves being with mummy and daddy. However if you pass her to anyone else you've had it,her bottom lip goes and then the screaming and crying starts. She doesnt really see alot of people although we do go swimming,and baby groups but shes always sat with me. Anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it? Thanks

Answer 1

its perfectly normal, most baby's do have separation anxiety, my son is like this, i just find it easier on him if i let him get use to company first before passing him to someone to hold. i usually try to hug the other person showing him that they are safe to be with. dont worry about "fixing it" she will grow out of it. :)  

Answer 2

Separation anxiety does not begin until six months, at the earliest. It has to do with the begining stages of cognitive construction of object permanence. That's where the child is capable of understanding that unseen objects and individuals still exist. At your baby's mental level, unseen objects are "forgotten". It is likely that she is being held in a manner that is unfamiliar and less comfortable.

When separation anxiety does occur, the tips on kelleymom for lessening separation anxiety are the best.

Answer 3

my son is four months old. i am having the same problem with him bottom lip and all. i have noticed he is the most affected when i am not in his view. whenever we are in a new situation he feels most comfortable being held by me. what i am trying to do is spend a good amount of time holding him and introducing him to the new surroundings and then i allow him to be held, while still in my view. if the lip goes i will continue to talk to him and reassure him it's okay. if it becomes a full blown cry he goes back to momma. once he's settled we can try again. i am careful though not to spend the entire night playing "pass the baby" i have accepted there is no easy fix. it is going to take time for him to feel comfortable. he is used to me and being in mommys arms is what feels safe to him. i have heard it from everyone he's spoiled, let him cry it out, etc. those are the comments i tune out and stick to what i feel is right for my son and us as a family. bear with it and be patient. best of luck! =)