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5 Common Baby Problems Solved
From Hating Car Rides to Babies Who Need Constant Attention
By Lisa Hurt Kozarovich
Babies Who Prefer One Caretaker
"We have to learn that there will always be a hierarchy for caretakers, but that doesn't mean parents can't successfully incorporate others into the baby's routine," Dr. Szeftel says. "A key is to have the other person do something fun with the baby, not only coming into the picture when Mom is leaving." - Get others involved in Baby's routine early on so she learns it's not just one person taking care of her.
- Try to associate fun times, not anxious times, with other people.
- Let a new person get acquainted with Baby slowly, such as by rocking him while Mom goes to the other room for a few minutes.
- Be aware of development timetables: Stranger anxiety usually begins at about 8 months, while separation anxiety is at about 18 months. These are not the times to introduce new people and routines.
- Give the secondary caretaker special time alone with Baby and make that a routine.
- Give your baby a transitional object, something that's familiar to the baby, like a favorite blanket or a stuffed animal, to ease separation.
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