Separation anxiety begins to develop around 8 months of age. This is when your baby learns object permanence and becomes consciously aware that you can leave and go somewhere without them, which can make them feel overwhelmed or anxious. Peaks of separation anxiety also occur around 12 and 18 months.
Tips to help ease separation anxiety:
🧸 Introduce a comforter - Having a few comforters makes it easier for your baby to locate them in the dark and provides back-ups just in case one gets misplaced!
🧸 Spend time in your baby’s room during their awake time to prevent them from solely associating their bedroom with sleep, which can lead to bedtime resistance
🧸 Place toys in their cot to play with during their awake time
🧸 If they have a sibling, allow them to join them in their cot for playtime
🧸 Play peek-a-boo and practice small durations of being out of sight, making the experience more fun and playful ✨
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