Separation anxiety can be stressful for both you and your baby. Here are some do’s and don’ts to make the whole process easier…
As his mum, you're everything to your baby and he’d love to have all your attention, all the time. But there are jobs to do, and in a few months you might be heading back to work. So what do you do if your tot can’t bear to be apart from you? “Separation anxiety affects all children during the first two years,” says Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution. “It starts at 4-6 months old when babies realise there’s a difference between you and other people.” Crying and clinging are the two main signs. “It can be frustrating,” says Elizabeth. “But it’s part of his development and there are plenty of ways to help him through it.”
