sparkly eyes.
Our buddy really is a joy. As he gets older, he just gets more fun! And I think he's read the baby textbooks because he hits the stages right when they say he will. I had to laugh when I got this email yesterday, detailing Bo's new "Stranger Danger" phase as if it was written just about him.
Your baby may start showing signs of one of her first major emotional milestones —stranger anxiety. She may become clingy and anxious around new (and even familiar) people and may cry if a stranger suddenly approaches her.
Keep this in mind when you're around people she doesn't know, and try not to be embarrassed when she cries in someone else's arms — just take her back and calm her down by holding her yourself. Tell your friends and family to approach your little one with slow, gentle movements.
A case of stranger anxiety doesn't mean you have to avoid new faces. Your baby will benefit from being around people other than you and your partner. Just remember that she needs your patience and understanding to get through this very important stage of development.
Keep this in mind when you're around people she doesn't know, and try not to be embarrassed when she cries in someone else's arms — just take her back and calm her down by holding her yourself. Tell your friends and family to approach your little one with slow, gentle movements.
A case of stranger anxiety doesn't mean you have to avoid new faces. Your baby will benefit from being around people other than you and your partner. Just remember that she needs your patience and understanding to get through this very important stage of development.
Bo started shrieking around strangers this past weekend . . . the nursery pretty much didn't happen on Sunday. But we'll soldier on. Just approach with caution, everyone!
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