Karla - Klear My Space

Our daughter (11 months) is having settling sessions at Beverley's childminding services located on Merttins Road...actually opposite Puddleducks. Lovely lady and great environment so far. She has a banner outside her house and the number is 0207 635 0093. PM if you have any questions about our experience so far.

Thanks for your supportive comments, everyone. Much appreciated. Yes most times I relish the moments but understandably sometimes it's exhausting :-) Like cashewnut said, when we go to playgroups or where there are other babies she just bum shuffles off (!!!) and does her own thing and comes back when she's ready. The joys of parenthood x

Hi Hope all you mummies had a lovely Mother's Day. Looking for some advice regarding our 8.5months old daughter who we think may be suffering from stranger anxiety although people keep asking if she's ok and it's really starting to upset me. In summary when we go out to playgroups etc she's fine around other babies but if a mum tries to hold her she looks at me and starts crying. Worst is when she goes to grandparent's and they are yet to hold and cuddle her (well, they did until she recognised mummy). She won't even stay with her dad when we're out. If I go to the toilet for eg she just cries until I return. She's generally a very hapy baby and like most cries if I don't attend to basic needs on time (meals, naps etc). Has anyone experienced this and if so did your LO outgrow it which is what the health visitor said. I guess it's because I'm her primary carer and it's just hubby and I. Hoping I'm not alone ie there are some suggestions :)