I am a sahm and at night when my husband gets home and wants to relax on the couch, he wants to hold our 3 1/2 month old baby girl. Of course I want to sit next to him and snuggle too. Our daughter will last about 10 minutes with him and then she will start crying for me to hold her. How do I get her to want her Daddy more?

By Janet on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:42 pm:

At that age, I don't think there's a lot you can do. You represent the entire world to your dd, and it's natural that she wants you! I remember my own girls, never being able to hand them off to anyone if I was around, especially because I was nursing and that's what they wanted. I would just suggest you let your dh have your dd for awhile by himself, and then join him for a group snuggle, with you holding your dd if she gets fussy. In a few years, your dd will probably want only him and you'll feel slighted! LOL

By Truestori on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:44 pm:

This is very normal behavior for an infant. My children were both breastfed so they seemed to prefer me over my husband for awhile. At 5-6 months old babies tend to love everyone and smile and giggle at everything. Make sure your hubby doesn't get discourage, and encourage him to hold her often. Goodluck

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:55 pm:

It's true! There's not a whole lot you can do now, but it does switch eventually. You become "boring old Mom" and they can't wait till "FunDaddy" gets home! As was said before, just try to encourage your husband that this is a normal stage.

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 02:42 pm:

My poor hubby. When my kids were old enough to be walking, they never wanted to hold his hand. Only mine. He was always so hurt. They never went into "Daddy worship" like I see with lots of other girls.

By Palmbchprincess on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 02:50 pm:

One tip might be having your DH place one of your shirts, that has your scent on it, under DD on his chest. The "mommy scent" comforts young babies.