my DS was the same! i had to do everything with him attached to my hip. he is now 14mths old and plays very well on his own for lengths of time. i think he started being a bit more independent around the time he started walking - so about 12mths. he still has an issue if i leave the room - he crys until i get back (this is when we are at home alone during the day - if someone else is in the room at the time, he is fine).

also, now he is all about daddy - in fact, i think this started happening when i stopped breastfeeding at 13mths. since then, he much prefers daddy to me! a big change for him, he used to be all about me! sob sob

i think it is a phase that your baby will get through soon. is your DS walking?