JMcG
02-02-2012, 10:39 PM
Hi guys, I'm just looking for some advice.
I currently look after two very laid back happy babies (one is mine - so I'll take credit for her!)... I've started looking after a third little one, one day a week. He is really gorgeous and fun and I've know the family quite well so I'd love to make it work and take him on full time when the time comes. The only issue I have is that he is extremely clingy. If I dare to stand up and he even thinks I'm about to leave the room he starts squeeling and chasing after me. He then wont stop until I pick him up and even then still cries a for a minute or so. He's one so it might just be a phase.
I guess I'm just trying to figure out if its the new surrounding and that he will eventually settle down. He's always really happy and plays really well as long as I'm in the room. Also do you think I should always pick him up and reassure him? It seem like the right thing to do. Especially as he has only done a few days with me. But it does make things difficult sometimes. Or should I let him cry a little as long as I am telling him its ok and keep explaining what I am doing and that Ill come give him a cuddle in a moment?
What do you think? Also how much do I say to the parents? I've mentioned that he is clingy but reassured them that its ok because we get to have lots of cuddles. I dont want them to worry to much, cos they're a bit like that anyway.
Oh this is quite difficult. I really want it to work out.
I currently look after two very laid back happy babies (one is mine - so I'll take credit for her!)... I've started looking after a third little one, one day a week. He is really gorgeous and fun and I've know the family quite well so I'd love to make it work and take him on full time when the time comes. The only issue I have is that he is extremely clingy. If I dare to stand up and he even thinks I'm about to leave the room he starts squeeling and chasing after me. He then wont stop until I pick him up and even then still cries a for a minute or so. He's one so it might just be a phase.
I guess I'm just trying to figure out if its the new surrounding and that he will eventually settle down. He's always really happy and plays really well as long as I'm in the room. Also do you think I should always pick him up and reassure him? It seem like the right thing to do. Especially as he has only done a few days with me. But it does make things difficult sometimes. Or should I let him cry a little as long as I am telling him its ok and keep explaining what I am doing and that Ill come give him a cuddle in a moment?
What do you think? Also how much do I say to the parents? I've mentioned that he is clingy but reassured them that its ok because we get to have lots of cuddles. I dont want them to worry to much, cos they're a bit like that anyway.
Oh this is quite difficult. I really want it to work out.