Is baby missing out?
We live a long way from family and close friends so LO really spends all his time with us. I have some friends here that I see maybe once a week and they have babies but they're not close friends. We also have other friends here that we see once every few weeks but again they're not close. My worry is that LO isn't building up close relationships with anyone else other than us, me and his daddy. We have a lovely marriage and a nice life all together and I know LO is very happy and thriving but I worry if he needs those other relationships. Sometimes he's very nervy with strangers and although I know this is normal for his age (5 months) I worry that it might be because he doesn't see enough other people. Is anyone else in this situation? I read the 'baby is mine' post and felt really sad, I would love to have someone close by who loved my baby that much.
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He can be a bit clingy - but I put that down to age rather than our situation. He has started his nursery taster sessions this week so I'm hoping that will help him build friendships (if that's poss at such a young age?!) He'll be going 3 days a week when he gets to 9 months as I'm off back to work. So I guess by then if there's anything he's missing out on from spending so much time with me and his daddy he'll gain it from there (not usre if I've explained that very well)
In a nutshell, I wouldn't worry too much, he's part of a loving family and if you find a baby group to go to he'll be able to interact with others there
Welsh x
ps and as for the baby is mine post - I get it from my mum constantly - but on the phone!
Mine were all crawling/walking when they started to take a real interest at toddler groups (although I do think it's nice for babies of all ages to go). So maybe start thinking about a toddler group soon?
It's completely natural for babies to be a bit nervy with strangers.
xx