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How to ease them off of being held all the time

Hi, I need advice on how to ease their need to be held all the time. They would be good for a little while before crying non stop until I picked up. That's why it is a challge to go anywhere with them, they don't like the stroller or the carseats. Please help. Thanks so much for your responses.

Written by Sally

Posted on 10/15/2008

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Its hard to remember that everything is a phase. i have noticed with my son that all habits take 1 good week to change. When he started wanting to be held all the time it was very hard. but if i knew he was fed, changed and there was nothing physically wrong with him then i would not pick him up. Watch the clock. afer a few minutes of crying go ver to him pick him p - facing away from you - and bring him to a new toy or activity (swing, bouncy seat, whtever) i found it easier when you pick them up facing away from you, that way they dont think that you are there for there crying. it was VERY hard, i am not saying it was easy. but at the end of the week we were fine and he knew that i was not going to hol him for every cry. reember that you are the mommy and you are in charge. They will continue to test you and try to push you and break you. but stick to your guns and you set the boundrys. Good Luck!!

posted by Brenda on 10/16/2008

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