Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 53 Location: Michigan, Displaced Canadian
Stranger Anxiety Posted: 08-09-07 22:43pm
Hi Everyone: Could anyone tell me around
what age does stranger anxiety usually
begin with infants??
Mine is a week shy from 5 months and he
has NEVER shown any kind of stranger
anxiety...is it still too early?
And, if they do show stranger
anxiety...how do you handle it, or is
there any way that you can help lessen the
anxiety or maybe help it from not
happening...
Thanks to all,
you gals are wonderful, and I am thankful
you are here for me, and others who have
concerns/issues.
Susie.
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oh_mommy
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Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 3689 Location: vancouver island, bc canada
Posted: 08-09-07 23:53pm
it all depends on the child and how often
they are exposed to new people. my son is
9 months old and he still seems fine
around strangers. he just perfers to be
with me
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Bridget
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Posted: 08-10-07 08:51am
i believe 7-8 months is the average age
for that.
my son is 9 months and we've never had a
stranger anxiety issue. all anyone has to
do is hold their arms out and he
practically leaps into them.
i don't think there's much you can do to
ease it though, i think it's just a phase.
since we never went through it though i
guess i don't really have any advice.
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