Seperation anxiety is so tough for both mum and bubs.

Ella went through it/and is still going through it from 12 months on the dot.

I've been reading a lot about it as its a big thing for her. She used to get so upset when i go into the kitchen...

It seems like its a normal thing and that babies naturally want to be with mum all the time. Nothing beats a cuddle from mum When they are with others they are very aware that its time away from mum (unless they are distracted) As they start to roll, crawl, or walk they will push the boundary and time away from mum more and more.

Ella will now crawl down the hallway of a cafe without having a problem. But when i move away from her in the living room she goes mental.

Just keep cuddling her when they need it. They feel more confident by themselves when they are full of cuddles and love.

But if you have to go. Get you grandparents (if that's the case) to hold her tightly and take her for a walk around the room. Distraction is best they will calm down after a while and eventually they will only grizzle for a minute. Its taken us a few months to get there!

Now we go to daycare and they do the same thing. When they see you again then they want lots of cuddles.

Mum is best.

Ann