Separation Anxiety in Babies
Saturday, August 9th, 2008You may think that babies are too small to even understand separation from their mother or parents. However, that is not true. A baby is acutely aware when mom and dad leave.
Separation anxiety can leave the baby depressed and frustrated making him cranky, noisy, and maybe even suddenly aggressive.
Though separation anxiety is usually felt when there is actual physical separation, major changes in dependence can also make your baby feel uneasy. Here are two situations when your baby may experience separation anxiety, even though you are still nearby:
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