Has anyone experienced separation anxiety in their child as young as 3 months? My DD has begun to prefer me over anyone else, even over DH. I left her with my dad and he had to call me to come home because she was crying hysterically for no apparent reason and stopped/calmed down as soon as I held her. Today at church I dropped her off in the nursery for the first time, and she did not do well. She was fed and just a little sleepy. I thought they woud rock her to sleep. Instead she cried and fussed until I picked her up after church. Any suggestions for what I can do to make her less anxious around other people? The only other person she will be completely comfortable around is my mom.

I think that as long as she spends most of the time w/ you, she will always prefer you over anyone else. My DS was like that too, everytime he saw my DH when he came home from work he would cry hysterically. That lasted about couple of months (4-6mo), he still cries a lot when I take him to my parents since they live far and we don't get to see them much.

I think it's a matter of getting used to new situations. DS does ok w/ one new person but not when there is a group of strangers, so if you have a chance have her spend some time w/ new people/relatives, when you're nearby. I know it's hard though.

Yeah my kids did that too. It was tough but they just kinda got over it. Oh, and just when you think it's ok to leave it starts again.

Ds is just getting like that now, but my neice has been like that since day one. No one but my SIL can hold her to this day, and she's going to be 7 months old.

Hey guys, I need your help! My problem is getting worse. DD cries and cries with DH and anyone besides me all the time! I am the only one who can change her, feed her, hold her, etc. She now is refusing to let my mom hold her too. She cries/screams continuously until I hold her and calm her. I just feel so exhausted because I don't get a break and I don't think it's healthy for me to be the only one who ever handles her. I can't even run out to get groceries or anything.
My DH thinks I should let her cry and get used to the fact that she can't have her way and he thinks she will get over this by being forced to be with other people, or at least with him. I can't bear to let her cry and I just want to hold her and make it better. I feel as though she must have anxiety and I don't want to force anything on her. Please help me know what to do and who is right!