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I don't feel like my baby likes me??
My son is 1 year old and very outgoing! ALWAYS on the go, especially lately. But, it sometimes feels like he would go with ANYONE with boobs. I still breastfeed and that's the only time he seems to fully NEED me! He only says dada, even though I'M the one who's taking care of him all day (my husband's a pilot, gone for 2-3wks at a time!!!). When my sister or mom come over it's like he doesn't really care if I'm there or not! And when I leave if my husband's home he doesn't protest at all..... I REALLY wanted my baby to be cuddly and loving, but he's not, at least not yet, if he ever will be? He did have a couple weeks a few weeks back, when he'd come up to me and lay his head on me! But, not lately??? He does listen when I ask him to do things, most of the time, so I know he can communicate. But, shouldn't he be saying mama at least by now??? I feel sad, I didn't want a clingy baby, but one that knows I'm his mama!!! Is anyone else in the same boat, or been there before??? Thanks!!
Yeah well, I'm NOT a clingy mom, just wanted some advice or input from other moms..... I wish there was a web site where I could post my questions and people wouldn't be so quick to judge and get SO opinionated. I have enough of those people in my life!!!! SO, if you don't have advice for me about this subject then just don't waste your time!!!!! And yes, one of us HAS to work to keep maybe a little food on the table????!!!!!!!! WISH IT COULD ALL BE JUST PERFECT, BUT> ALAS!!!!
I play with my son WAY more than daddy does. Daddy's gone A LOT, so it's us playing a lot!!! And reading, eating, etc.......Yes I give him attention, maybe too much!
6 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Girl, don't stress. My little girl is 14 months old and STILL doesn't say mama! And she's only around her dad once a month or so, and she will say dada all day long....it's just easier to say!! He knows you're his mama....some babies are just not as affectionate as others! Lol, most of the time Jada will go to my mom, or step-dad before she comes to me. I think it's because she sees me all the time, and doesn't see them as much....oh, but if she spends the week at her dad's...she's momma's little girl!! until....we get home to grandma...Lol. Don't be offended, he knows your his mom.....and the "being taken advantage of" ...begins now. So i guess we have to get used to it!
Ps: Don't stress about "others" answers because obviously they are too stuck up to understand what we go through.....lol
I think you may be just missing the days when your baby needed you for everything! like i am....i miss when she fell asleep laying on my chest, etc.....now they just run around...too busy getting into everything to do that! But we will make it! I promise...it's just normal.
And obviosly...sorry i have to say this....if they BOTH can be around ALL the time....when do they work?? I think that's a crock...just my 2 cents tho.
Source(s): mommy of a 14 month old lil girl, and 34 wks prego with a little boy. - 1 decade ago
It's probably because your baby sees you all the time, so someone else is more fun and exciting. My husband works a lot and I do all the caregiving for her and she just ADORES daddy and she gets super excited to see grandpa because he's really fun. She never gets as excited to see me unless I have a bottle in my hand.
My girl is only 8 months, but I would suspect it's normal for baby not to be cuddly at this age, like you said he's always on the go and has so much to explore.
Unless your son starts showing aggression or anger towards you I wouldn't worry too much.
- 1 decade ago
don't feel threaten by your baby giving some one else attention . He know your mommy don't every think other wise. I think what you are experiencing is that you son is a people person. a very social baby and you should be happy but cautioned at the same time Now let me ask you some thing
Do you play with you son the same way daddy does.
- 1 decade ago
Your baby does like you. Clearly your child feels safe and therefore can be friendly. Sounds like you have a great kid, don't ruin it by thinking so negatively.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Maybe he MISSES "dada"???
ETA: My hubby woks 8 hours a day and we live comfortably. I said NOTHING wrong about parents who work, must have missed that part.
ETA2: Again, I missed something...hmmm...
Source(s): My husband and I decided to ONLY have children when BOTH of us could be around all the time. So no, I cannot sympathetically answer this. Good luck though - Anonymous1 decade ago
That's normal. Don't be a clingy mom.
