K2204 answered Wednesday April 13 2005, 6:42 pm: well, i had a kid like that, and usually gets better after a while. talk to the mother about it, and she can probably help, also, after your babysit for a while, it should get better, it did for me!
mrs_radcliffe answered Wednesday April 13 2005, 2:02 pm: You will have to tell her parents about it tell them that shes always crying and you cant feed her or give her something to drink because she doesnt take it of you.
flutterbyme_8i8 answered Wednesday April 13 2005, 12:52 pm: I'm also confused as to what your question is. But assuming that you want to know why this is happening and what to do about it.
Well I myself have a 2 1/2 year old. This is very common at this age for them to have what's called separation anxiety. My daughter, however is only like this with people she doesn't like for whatever reason because she is otherwise a very friendly baby. If this ever happens with her I wonder if she isn't feeling well and just wants mommy. Or if perhaps I should be concerned about the person I'm leaving her with. Every child is different. My sisters little boy who is the same age as my daughter goes through this, but it doesn't matter who he is with....all he wants is mommy.
I suggest bringing this up to the childs pediatrician to further discuss. Also I would check out the baby sitter ... perhaps a nanny cam??
Like I said...I don't know exactly what you were wanting to know or much of any other information to give more of a direct answer. But I hope this helps you.
Oh ... and you can also check out child parenting/behavioral web sites for information if you'd like. They will give you a wealth of information. I myself have found some of them to be very helpful.
zapreth answered Wednesday April 13 2005, 11:33 am: What is the question? I'd talk to the parent, but the 2nd year is called terrible 2s for a reason. I don't have enough experience to say if this is normal, but I know children become extremely attached to a parent. If the mother is just starting a new job or has gotten new hours and the child is not used to the mother being away that could cause a big part of the problem. I took care of my aunt's daughter when she started back to work. If the baby saw her mother leave, she was inconsolable for HOURS. If she didn't, thing went much smoother. [ zapreth's advice column | Ask zapreth A Question ]
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