Mothers must pay attention to being careful when taking care of their babies, as many babies may become shy when they are a little older. Being shy means that babies do not like to be with strangers or interact with them. At this time, babies need their mothers very much. What should I do if my baby is afraid of strangers at one and a half years old?
What should I do if my baby is one and a half years old and afraid of strangers?
1. Give children a sense of security
It is normal for babies to feel scared when they leave their parents or guardians. He needs this process to face strangers, unfamiliar environments, and unfamiliar people. It's normal that he's still young and can't handle problems independently. They need a sense of security.
2. Help babies make new friends
For two or three year old babies, being self-centered is completely natural, but it's never too early to set a good example for their interactions with others. Let the baby hear you say "please" and "thank you", and apologize for any mistakes you make. Learning to be polite is the first step in interpersonal communication. Praise others when they do well. Let him see you sharing snacks and newspapers with others.
3. Give attention
Every child likes to be noticed. Spend more time communicating face-to-face with your baby, especially in the first few months. He will enjoy being noticed by you and making funny faces with you. He likes to communicate with different people and enjoys being loved and cared for.
What is the reason why babies are afraid of being born?
Being afraid of being born "is a manifestation of a baby's social development to a certain extent. It is a manifestation of the development of a baby's perception, discrimination, and memory abilities, emotions, and interpersonal relationships.
For adopted babies, mothers can start with people who the baby is familiar with, allowing the baby to become accustomed to interacting with people outside of their mother or caregiver. Then, gradually expose the baby to an environment where there are more familiar people and fewer strangers. After becoming familiar with an environment where there are a few strangers present, the baby can expand their contact range and gradually adapt to interacting with strangers and unfamiliar environments.
If a baby is afraid of being born, it is a normal situation. As the baby grows older, it will naturally get better. Mothers don't need to worry. Mothers can also cultivate their babies' personalities, encourage them to interact more with their neighbors, teach them to be polite, and teach them how to interact and communicate with others.
