Why does my baby cry towards me when his mom is around?

Question

Just as the question asks, why does this happen? Hes 10 months old, Im his dad, ive been there since day one, give him lots of attention, and lately, just the last month or so, he cries when i get close to him, or touch him, or try to play with him, but only when his mom is around.. I can babysit him all day on the days she works and I dont and its fine the entire time, almost as if there is nothing wrong at all, but as soon as she gets home he acts like he hates me completely! 

Then she'll go to take a shower or something, he's fine again.. so i really dont understand it! Its a little bit frustrating, and im not sure what to do. Ive tried everything, and I know they can sense when you are unhappy or mad, and it doesnt help one bit when i act happy or try to play with him.

Im never mean to him or yell, so thats not it.. We (his mom and i) never fight.. So he doesnt think im a meany.. So what is it? Is it really that hes that attached to mom and doesnt want anyone but her when shes there? Ive never heard of it being this bad.. 

Thanks ahead of time

Rachel · Accepted Answer

My son is also ten months old and he does this too. Not only with his dad but with anyone. He's fine until he sees me and then he's hysterical. I pick him up and the tears shut off instantly. Sometimes babies just want their mommies and no one else will do. Try not to take it personally. It's a faze that will pass. My daughter did it too, she had it even worse than my son does, but she got over it.

EllE · Answer

Trust me he loves you and is attached to you, but your not as good as mom. When mom is around he wants mom. He listened to her heartbeat for nine months so he's probably a little more attached. Try interacting with the baby together. Thats my best bet, otherwise I would try asking a professional.

McDonger · Answer

Hes probably trying to make you look bad in front of his mom. Hes probably a evil baby

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, it is his way to attached you i think.

? · Answer

He cries, she picks him up and cuddles him.

That's why he's crying.

Trending News

Why does my baby cry towards me when his mom is around?

5 Answers