what should i do for my 7-month-old who cries whenever someone else holds him?

Question

My son is 8 months old. If I am in the room he can't be in anyone elses arms only mine or he cries. Its very flattering but I can't hold him constantly.?

Answer 1

Be happy!: You should be happy and proud that your baby is preferring you at this age. Prior to about 6 months, babies will usually go to anyone. But in the second part of that first year, they develop that special bond with you. It's usually with mom first, then with dad or other primary caretakers. He just showing the world he knows you are special. This stage will pass, so enjoy it while you can!

Answer 2

Accept the moment: Most infants will begin to show preference for their primary caregiver/s between 6-9 mo as well as crying when you leave the room.It is a normal developmental stage & an early sign of a normal thinking ability. As frustrating as it may be it does not mean anything bad.It will continue to some degree until well into the 2nd yr or longer.

Answer 3

Know it's normal: Typically developing infants begin to know strangers vs. Non-strangers in the 5th month, when they develop "implicit memory, " this leads to stranger anxiety in the 6th-8th month.Since it's a normal developmental milestone, explain it to those who want to hold him. When he develops separation anxiety at 9-10 months, rejoice that he can hold a mental image of you in his head when you're not there.

Answer 4

No: Almost all babies will have smiled responsively by 3 months of age. If your 7-month-old is not smiling, this suggests a delay in social development and you should consult your doctor right away for further assessment.

Answer 5

No: Babies normally start to smile at 2 months old. A 7 month old who does not smile is at risk for developmental issues.

Answer 6

Rice cereal: You can begin slowly introducing a 6-month old to appropriate solid foods. Rice cereal is often the first item to begin experimenting with. Always spoon feed. Avoid adding solids to a bottle. Make the consistency easy for your baby to learn to swallow solids. Once you have established there is no reaction, try oatmeal cereal. Try each food for 5 to 7 days before yoy add a new one. Then veggies!

Answer 7

Soft foods: At that age, the only "no" foods are honey (until 1 year), foods that immediate family members are allergic to, and foods that might choke him. The old rules of one new food every 3-5 days has not been shown to help with allergy identification. You can start foods in any order and even begin new foods on the same day. Just be sure they are a texture your baby can handle, starting soft then chunky.

Answer 8

No: Infants this age can not regulate temperature with sweat glands as well as adults and they can become dehydrated and in danger of developing heat stroke.

Answer 9

Sauna: No it is not.It can dehydrate the baby and it is not recommended.

Answer 10

No; is very unsafe: I would absolutely recommend against any infant or child being in a sauna or steam bath. Infants cannot cool their body as you can, and can quickly become overheated and dehydrated. This could have serious and even permanent consequences. And most certainly an infant would find it extremely uncomfortable even for a short time--not at all the relaxing experience you might seek in a sauna.

Answer 11

Should not be: They love to chew on anything. Just have to be more careful next time and give her something safe to chew on. If concerned, go see her doctor.

Answer 12

Mouthing items: A small cardboard price tag is most likely not toxic.

Answer 13

Infant weight: All infants need to be evaluated for weight in relation to the height and the sex of the baby. Around 8- 9 kg is probably average but plase consider speaking to your pediatrician to show you the baby's growth chart and you will know what I am saying.

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