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Need advice

Im a stay at home mom. My son is 14 months old and he is walking now which is great but lately like if i leave the room to go get the laundry he whines and sometimes cries. I always say before i leave to go get that laundry that mommy will be right back but that doesnt seem to help. This has kept me from finishing my jobs around the house because he just doesnt let me do much. So my question is how can I handle this without spoiling him and without neglecting him?

Written by Tiffany

Posted on 08/13/2009

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um, wow! my only suggestion, (and please take my advice like a fart in the wind seeing as how i am no professional) would be to just let him cry. it's going to be frustrating to you, but eventually he will stop. have you spoken to his dr.?

posted by Chevonne on 08/14/2009

He is probably not ready to be separated from you. My DS was like that at 14 months, I would never leave him by himself anyway. I would just take him with you. its more work but baby should come first. My DS is 18 months old now and he is ok with me cooking in the kitchen while he stays in the living room and plays. That is about all I let him do... OTher than that... He pretty much goes where I go. I have no problem with that and I always manage to get everything done. Oh... a another suggestion is do the bulk of your house work while he is taking a nap.

posted by sheila on 08/17/2009

It sounds pretty normal, I would not worry about it, I have gates up to keep mine in a safe confined area and he can see me most anywhere I go. In time he will find things to keep him content while you are doing your thing. (I find the noggin channel to be a lifesaver, sometimes you have to have that anytime sitter) Maybe even try letting him play with a certian "special" toy when you need to do something without his help.

posted by Sherry on 08/18/2009

my son is 15 months old and I try to do every chore that I can with him. for example, when I wash dishes, i put him on a chair beside me and he splashes in the water while I wash. yes, it's messy and sometimes he picks up cups with water in them and the floor gets a free wash...but at least he's happy and feels like he's helping while being close. also he LOVES to help with the laundry by pushing the empty bin across the floor to the laundry room and then back to the living room so that I can fold the clothes. involving him in chores makes him feel close to you and also starts to get him used to doing them...since hopefully when he's older he will do some.

posted by Melissa on 09/06/2009

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