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  • how do i introduce babysitters to DB? he's never been left with anyone and gets terrified if i leave the room. he's 10 mo

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    04.17.08, 08:46 AM [ Flag ]

    • do it quickly and then call ten minutes later. You'll find he's okay.

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      04.17.08, 08:46 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • cold turkey? i thought gradually i go into the garden or around the block?

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        04.17.08, 08:47 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • i just think it prolongs the agony. I've done it both ways and I think short and sweet is the best.

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          04.17.08, 08:49 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • how does it prolong it?

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            04.17.08, 08:50 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

            • well in my house it was like this. Babysitter would come, dc would freak out, I would comfort them, they would scream and cry, I wouuldnt be able to leave. I'd start to leave, more crying, I'd come back comfort, try and leave again, more crying.

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              04.17.08, 08:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • hang out with the babysitter there the first time, then leave and run and errand for a little bit, once that goes well then you are free to go!

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      04.17.08, 08:49 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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