Hi M,
My DD is almost 2 and may have played independently about 3 times that I can remember ;-) and they were all for short moments of 30-60 seconds... I would say your DD is starting to experience separation anxiety in addition to simply just loving your company. When DD was around 19 mo she grew confident with me walking away when she is playing but she needs to hear me and know I'm coming back very soon or she will come looking. Apparently the separation anxiety eases up and then gets worse again after 2. In my opinion, I think some kids are just like this and crave that closeness, but it reflects beautifully in their nature as affectionate and caring little people. If you have the time, just be there however much she needs you to be and give her the space when she shows signs of readiness, which may not be for a while yet!
If you need to have moments away from her, then start to leave her play area a little more but for very short moments and come back with a big smile, cuddle and kiss and play games like peek-a-boo to show that you do always come back.
Also google 'the wonder weeks' if you haven't heard of it.
HTH
this phase passes away. just keep on carrying with your normal routine. I started taking my toddler to play area in our club so he can play. Currently he is again having a " clingy" phase (20 months old)
My DD is 13 months old and has spent 24/7 with me since she was born. She is now super super clingy and wants to be picked up all the time. She may be going through separation anxiety...? She wont even play on her own and needs me to be there all the time.
I was just wondering if any of you have any suggestions as to how I could encourage her independence a little? We dont do CIO or anything similar but any other suggestions would be very much appreciated.
TIA!
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