Does anyone’s 12 month old just cry when they aren’t being held or played with? I feel like I’m losing my mind with the crying and whining. This can’t be normal?? Please let me know. He’s the happiest baby as long as he is being held or someone is actively playing with him, but when we set him down it’s just a nightmare 😭
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Yes. He will play for a while by himself.. but lately, all he wants is to be held by Momma. Especially if I walk away from him to do something, game over

this is like the peak of separation anxiety, my daughter went through it for like a week but she’s gotten better

She does and it breaks my heart, but I don't pick her up again till she stops crying. I pet her head and talk to her and sing to her and offer toys, but I don't pick her up when she's like that

Yes. Mine doesn't play well or entertain himself well on his own. He'll get whiny and pitch fits when he's bored. It does grate on me but I know he won't do this forever b

My son start doing that when he got sick. But normally he will try to get picked up if I have food or making food. Other than that he goes by his business. I don't like the crying or whining either. I give him that look that tells him that doesn't work. And he quiet down when he realize I'm not playing

My first (now 3) was this way. It’s just her temperament-higher need. It got better/easier around 16-18 months. Honestly though, she’s still a high need kiddo. Lots of whining/crying. Triggers me so much. My son (1) is the complete opposite. Hang in there!!

Mine does this too! It doesn't matter if she is in the same room as me and is right under my feet! She isn't always like it, but man she screams bloody murder. Then as soon as i pick her up she's just fine. She turned 1 yesterday

My son can't make up his mind. He randonly cries if I'm not holding him but once I pick him up he stops crying and wants down again.
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