Why does my 8 month old son do this?

Sounds like a little separation anxiety. 8 months is around the age most babies start showing it. Baby is just so used to you tending to his needs, he's come to expect it. This is a phase and will likely pass within the next few months. One thing you shouldn't do is kick your husband out of the picture when it comes to taking care of the baby: your son needs to learn that Daddy can care for him, too. It will get better! Best of luck!

First of all, all cheldren develop at different rates, so don't let what you read and when people say their children started doing things concern you. My son didn't crawl until he was almost 11 months old and he's fine. Second, the best way to learn when to be alarmed by your son's development is to let his doctor know about your concerns and insist that the situation be carefully monitored. Third it's okay to just let him cry sometimes. If you've picked him up and consoled him every time he cries for you since birth, he has learned that crying is how he gets what he wants. This could also keep him from trying to crawl or use sounds to communicate. As far as teeth go, again, kids develop at different rates. My friend's daughter didn't get a tooth until around 9 months. I would start by trying to let him cry it out when it's time to go to sleep. It may take a week or two to get him out of the habit, but with a little time and patience this can be effective. In the mean time, discuss your concerns with his doctor and find out if there reasons to think he may have a developmental delay. Good luck and just be patient!

Well I think that is very ODD at 8 months to see this with a PARENT. I think CLEARLY your husband needs to MAKE MORE time to be with his son if he wants to change this behavior. A baby is more familiar with Mommy at this age and happy with you BECAUSE of your devoted unparalleled time with him. So your husband needs to match some of that same quality time with him as well.

I'm not sure what you do once your baby does this 'freaking out" thing but hopefully you let your husband soothe him and make it better so your son sees & experiences the up side of being with Daddy too even though it starts out being a crying fit. I always reminded myself that when mine were little - THEY ARE JUST CRYIN they aren't DYIN even though as a mother I HATED hearing them cry too!

SO bottom line devote as much of Dads time as he possibly can with baby so DAD is as familiar, available and part of the parenting process as he can get in. THEN I think they will both bond and this will clear up on its own fairly quickly (relatively speaking of course).

Babies like routine. If he's used to you doing everything, when dad or anyone else does it, he's gonna flip.

My daughter is almost 8 weeks. When her dad comes home it's all good. Then, if she's fussing or he's holding her too long, she goes nuts. And she WON"T calm down until I grab her.

One day the roles will switch & you're gonna be happy you had this special time. Just tell dad to hang in there! Best Wishes!

Your son is probably really scared at the sight of your husband. When he sees him, the reaction is probably: DANGER, DANGER- and then he gets upset. So, the solution to your problem is- whenever your husband comes into a room, let him be carrying a soft pillow or something to give to the child.

In other words, let the idea of your husband be something that's more of a comforting idea. Let your husband carry a squeaky toy, or something that your son really really loves. I hope this solves your problem!!

It is a phase that all babies go through. I would read the book - what to expect the first year - it covers this. Are you out of sight of your son when dad does stuff with him? Perhaps if you stay in sight while daddy does stuff he won't freak out as much.

i believe that it's because of your husband's schedule.. having said that, it's important that your baby is around his father as much as possible.. including letting him sit next to his father when the latter is sleeping or playing in the area, so that he gets used to his father being around.. then of course it's the playtime.. take your son's favorite toy and give it to your husband allowing your sun to come to his father to get it.. i mean little thing like those - remember that your son is just a baby and it's going to take some time and patience to "re-unite" him with his father..

May I ask your sons b-day. I am curious as to his sign....that may have something to do with it??? I know leos are little mama's boys, but other sicgns may be too???