[Submitted Question]

Until recently my baby girl had the sunniest disposition and would smile and coo at anyone. Now she is eight months old and suddenly she seems a different child. If anyone other than me even looks at her she will start to cry. She even cries when Grandma tries to pick her up. What is going on?

[WombToBloom]

Hello, separation anxiety. This can rear its ugly head anytime from about seven months up through about 18 months. My kids always had a touch of it at about nine and ten months. For others, it’s worst between 12 and 18 months.

Separation anxiety can be eased by showing your baby that you like the person who is trying to hold her or babysit her. If you’re leaving, hang out and play with the two of them for a few minutes. Say goodbye quickly and affectionately but firmly. Don’t drag out the leaving process. Once she figures out that you’re either not leaving or, if you are leaving, will be back for her, she’ll be fine.

[Emly]

I think your baby do not feel comfortable with anyone else except you and that is why she cries a lot whenever someone holds her but don't worry i think its normal and she will be fine with the passage of time!