I think it's very normal for babies to go through this.

Jacob went through a stage like this too. I won't lie - the stage lasted for quite a long time. It was really hard work, as he would get extremely distressed if I left the room. I felt terrible just going to the toilet because I could hear him crying hysterically for me and he'd be crawling out to see where I'd gone, the poor little sausage. Dinner time was terrible, as I'd be in the kitchen trying to get it ready, and he'd be crying at my feet, quite often laying across my feet!!!

I wish I had some answers for you, but unfortunately I don't! It was something that we had to work through and it was hard and quite stressful. I tried to reassure Jacob by giving him all the cuddles he needed whenever he needed them, so he knew I was always there. I'd try playing peek-a-boo a lot with him, to try and turn leaving the room into a game, and so he'd know I was coming back, and I'd be talking to him from the other room as I was there, but unfortunately those things didn't work - he just wanted cuddles from Mummy. Obviously there were times when I couldn't cuddle him, as I was preoccupied (i.e. on the loo LOL or had my hands covered in meat or vegies from preparing dinner) so I found that I would do everything as quickly as possible so I could scoop him up and give him that great big cuddle that he needed.

I have found though that by doing this, he knows that I'm there when he needs me. When he doesn't need me and is happy doing his own thing, it's hands off - I let him do his own thing. I've found that this has boosted his self-confidence - he can go and explore things but come back to me, knowing I'll cuddle him if he's scared or just wants reassurance.

So having said all of that, I know how hard it can be when they want to be attached 24/7. It's stressful and you feel like you can't get anything done! But no matter how long this stage lasts, it will pass, and I'm sure that if you offer those cuddles, you'll have one confident little sprite on your hands!

Edited to add: HERE is the post that I did about it some time ago. HTH?