My son clings to me a whole lot?

Question

i just found out that i am pregnant again!! yippy!! and my lil man is 16 months, and i dont know too much of what is goin on. i noticed that he is clingier lately and some of my friends have said that its a nurturing thing or some sort. i dont know. what is it exactly?? he wants to be held and carried or wants to be around alot. it doesnt annoy me, but i was just wanting to know because this is my first child doing this...what do you think?

Answer 1

Have you told him you were having another child? Sometimes a kid just wants to become closer to their mom once they know how to ask you to hold them and pay attention to them. If you feel it's getting serious, don't pick him up as much. Example: for every 7 times he asks you to pick him up, say no just once! Then if he is getting cranky, tell him that mommy's back is hurting and they he will go beddy bye early if he keeps being a little fussy. The word "no" always works!

Answer 2

I think he is just acting normal!  Lot's can happen over the next 9 months.  So just stay cool....

Answer 3

Its just a phase. When I was younger my little brother was like that, and around the same age too. But he was always with mommy and didn't want anybody else. He eventually grew out of this phase and moved on. But I also believe it has something to do with the age as well...

Answer 4

i think it means its like seperation anxiety. and you might be having a girl. thats why hes so attached.

Answer 5

mine is the same, just give him the attention and love that he is looking for, it may not be a hug he's looking for, maybe read a book or play a game,....it will be the same story for the next 25 years!

Answer 6

I think that your son realizes there is something "different" about mommy and he doesn't want to lose her or have anyone take your time away from him.  My daughter is 5 and still gets clingy when someone brings a baby over.  She got to the point where she said "mom, I want you to stop playing with that baby and pay attention to me."  I was shocked.  But because she communicated appropriately (as opposed to a tantrum) I played with her for awhile and turned back to the baby.

Answer 7

he is just being normal it is seperation anexiety. start leaving him with family members more often and it will help him become attached ot other people. your better off doing it now since your expecting another child it will make it easier when the baby gets here to get a break