Is this creating a bad habit

My son is 14 months old. He's ALWAYS hated the pram, since newborn. However, separation anxiety has peaked big time and now he just screams and cries in the pram... Unless we hold hands

Now, this is a difficult task when it's just me but if my partner is pushing I can walk beside and we hold hands. I'm not fussed about it but my partner thinks I'm giving in every time he cries and reaches out for me which is creating a bad habit.

My thought is one day he won't want to hold my hand🄺 he won't reach out for me so why would I deny the comfort he's searching for in that moment

Can someone reassure me that I'm not creating a bad habit.

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No it's not creating a bad habit, just providing comfort when he's going through a separation anxiety phase.
He'll let go when he's ready 😊

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I do the same with my son! I don’t think you’re creating any bad habits! I personally find it cute :)

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Not a bad habit at all! He’s a baby and having comfort when needed will make him confidente and independent later on. I agree we should enjoy all the cuddles while we can. Please listen to your instinct. Your baby is so lucky to have such a loving mother!

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Its a faze..enjoy the closeness while it lasts! My little girl used to do it šŸ’—

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My son is 14 months old. He's ALWAYS hated the pram, since newborn. However, separation anxiety has peaked big time and now he just screams and cries in the pram... Unless we hold hands

Now, this is a difficult task when it's just me but if my partner is pushing I can walk beside and we hold hands. I'm not fussed about it but my partner thinks I'm giving in every time he cries and reaches out for me which is creating a bad habit.

My thought is one day he won't want to hold my hand🄺 he won't reach out for me so why would I deny the comfort he's searching for in that moment

Can someone reassure me that I'm not creating a bad habit.

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