Babies get anxious when you need to leave them alone with other people. It gets worse when they are ten to eighteen months old. There is no need to panic as this totally normal. Here are some tips to reduce separation anxiety:
Practice makes perfect
Babies often experience anxiety because they do not realize that people and objects can be permanent despite not being physically present. The baby can become upset because it knows you’re not with it. You can start practicing by staying in separate areas of your home. This way, your baby will understand that you’ll be back.
Introduction
When you spend too much time with your baby alone, separation anxiety can set in. Introduce the baby to relatives, babysitters as well as friends who will care for the baby in your absence. Do this early enough so she can be comfortable with these people.
Distract them
Before you leave, make sure your relatives or babysitter is present for up to thirty minutes so your baby can get used to having them around. This distracts the baby until you leave.
Don’t go back
It is difficult to leave your baby alone with others, but you must train it to stay with others. Besides, going back into the house when the baby cries will only confuse it and make it more anxious.