How to cope?

Hey everyone. Just looking for some advice. I go back to work in just over a month. My girl will be al.kst 9 months. While im working she will be with my mom. How do you cope when they are very clingy and cries if you even look like I am leaving the room. She loves her nana. We spend loads of time together with her and she will happily sit playing or cuddling with her but constantly looks around to make sure im still there. I dont want it to be too hard on my mom to cope with her screaming for ages or anything. And I also dont want little one to be upset. She has become like velcro and sometimes not even daddy will do. Any advice or suggestions to make the transition easier please

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My advice would to stay calm and dont give in she will soon settle in time she sounds like shes a senstive sole and those children will grow up to be so loving and love to be around adults does she interact with other babies or go to any groups start going if not this will also help xc

Mine was definitely what I would call a velcro baby….start leaving her with your mom, alone. Give her the month to get used to it. Always tell her you’ll be home. I snuck out a few times but I stopped once she started daycare. They won’t cry forever, not hours, maybe not even minutes. Mine cried twice, but she had the practice of me leaving her with my mom and now there’s no tears. The benefit is that she at least knows your mom.

Small steps, it’s good you have the month.

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