I don't feel like my baby likes me?? (posted in other groups!)?

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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!!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Maybe he MISSES "dada"???

Kay A · Answer

It will all be OK. A lot of kids say dada first.  Don't be suprised if soon he wants no one, but you. All little ones do this. And trust me he knows who his momma is. I raised two boys and watch them go through these types of phases. Some times it seemed that what they wanted one day they did not  the next. With daddy being gone so much, he maybe trying to be center of his attention at that monent. You sound like a very good mom and your son knows it. Just remember that there are many phases he will go through and you need to just go through them too. (Some will make you happy, some will make you cry.) Just remember to love him no matter what.Good Luck

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I don't feel like my baby likes me?? (posted in other groups!)?

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