What should I do my 18 month old boy constantly whines for me???
By newlands6801
@newlands6801 (986)
United States
3 responses
@angelface23 (2494)
• United States
28 Aug 08
I have the same problem. Mine is two and she is all over me all the time too. She is constantly wanting me to pick her up and after I get home from work I want to relax for a little bit. She has this fear of abandonment I think. It's really freaky. Even when we go to the park, she won't just go play, I have to come with her and it's really sucks cause I feel like I don't ever get any adult time or time to myself. She won't even go to sleep without me staying in her room until she falls asleep.
@newlands6801 (986)
• United States
28 Aug 08
Thanks for the response. Its nice to know I'm not the only one. My son is very attached, but to let you know at bed time I have to put a gate up for him to stay in his bed or have his daddy do bed time or he just keeps running to me and of course I probably do baby him too much. I just wish I knew how to make him more independant, I have been trying to make him have alone time lately by also putting his gate up at his room, sometimes it works and he whines for just a minute then starts playing but there are times it just don't work but anything is worth a try.right?
@angelface23 (2494)
• United States
28 Aug 08
We put a gate up in her doorway but once i leave the room she will just run to the gate and cry and eventually fall asleep on the floor by the gate. Then wake up a few hours later and I bring her in bed with me.
@ProudMommy22 (705)
• United States
9 Sep 08
i have a 2 year old son and he gets like that sometimes but for the most part he dont do that. Find something that he really likes and enjoys doing and it wouldnt be as bad or so thats what i done. Try playing in the floor with him for a few and then if that dont work then tell him to watch a movie that he really likes. Thats what i do and it works but every child is different.
@newlands6801 (986)
• United States
10 Sep 08
mine does not like tv, he like outdoors,trucks,and tractors...he'a a very busy 18 month old but i guess thats a boy for me...i play with him all the time but sometimes i need me time or for it to just be quiet...like that ever happens..lol...thanks for the response
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
28 Aug 08
It's part of the age bracket to have an attachment issue. It takes time for them to gain confidence to keep themselves entertained and do for themselves (somewhat anyways). For now just do your best to cope and maybe give him more time w/ you SO or grandparents rather than exclusivly you all the time. GL!
@newlands6801 (986)
• United States
28 Aug 08
see i also have a four year old and he'd still rather hang on me, hopefully your right and he will begin to entertain hisself more.THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE!
