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Hi Asha, Thank you for your question. It's definitely one that parents tend to struggle with. Stranger anxiety in toddlers is an emotional milestone and a major developmental factor too. They do get clingy if an unfamiliar face approaches. Assure your child is well fed, well rested before introducing a new person. As hungry, tired or a sick child is more likely to react by crying. If your child refuses to be held by a friend or relative, try a method known as systematic desensitization. First, work on having your child be comfortable in your arms while the other person is around. Then, have the person talk and play with your child while you hold her. Then, hand him/her over to the other person for a short time and stay close. If your child starts crying, take him/her back in your arms and try again. Till about 6 Months your baby's primary concern is filling her immediate needs for food, love, and attention. At around 7 months your baby will realize that he/she is independent of you. While this is an exciting cognitive milestone, this new understanding of separateness can make him/her anxious. Although the child knows that you can leave him, but he doesn't know that you'll always come back, so he's likely to get burst into tears when you leave, even for a minute. The main role as a parent is to develop a more secure attachment style with your baby. Consistency and support from you will help build up your child's confidence and in turn help in social interaction as they grow older. Although separation anxiety is normal for babies between 10 months and 2 years, you should consult your child's doctor if the anxiety becomes too overwhelming that the child is unable to function without you or if he's inconsolable..

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