My 11 months old nephew locked himself in the bedroom for 15-20 mins, my jiju and apa were able to unlock the door thn. But during the time he was locked, he had sobbed a lot.
now its been around 3 days since the incident took place, he still gets petrified when left alone for even 1 second.
even while he is asleep, he keeps getting up to check if anyone is around or is he alone, and cries out loud incase he doesnt see anyone.
while playing as well, he will make sure he is not alone, and incase we go to the kitchen to get something, he starts crying and follows us.
please can somehow help on how we can help him overcome this…i cannot see him like this…
Re: My nephew is petrified with fear of being alone
dont leave him alone, even for a second. It will take some time for him to get over. He is only 11 months old and prob. doesn’t understand everything…just continue to tell him that he isnt alone and that everybody is around him to take care of him.
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I am not able to understand how can 11 month old baby can lock himself, closing door I can understand but lock, anyhow may be something was wrong wth the lock , if it is so first of all fix the lock. secondly time yes wth the passage of time he will be fine might even take months
Re: My nephew is petrified with fear of being alone
Awww poor baby! It’s totally understandable that he’s being extra clingy after having experienced an event like that! Just give him time
Lots of cuddles and kisses. He’s so little and there really isn’t a need to leave him alone, even if its just for a minute.
Thanks. ..we try doing tht…extra care and love…hopefully he will feel better with time…
Yeah something wrong with the lock…he jst banged the door ..it closed and the got locked automatically. ..the key was missing…so they had to get a spare one which wasnt at home tht time. ..so by the time they went and got it..he was alone…hence all this…
Anyways thanks all for ur advise…hopefully he will forget this scene after sometime…
Re: My nephew is petrified with fear of being alone
My bay who is MA 18 month old is like that. Though he hasnt had any incidents ever since he became conscious of his surroundings he is still like that. Its so much that if i go to the washroom in moddle of night n he wakes up he wont lemme go without crying.
I dunno when this phase will pass over. He has aleays been in a house full of ppl but atill scared of being alone in room.
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No wonder he is traumatized. Have your BIL and sister baby proof all the doors so they don’t get locked. Get some spare keys, keep wooden/plastic wedges to keep the doors prop open.
Have the little one follow an adult wherever they go…bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc. I hope the little guy feels better.
Re: My nephew is petrified with fear of being alone
This is normal for babies of that age even if such an incident has not occurred. it is something they grow out of with time. Why would a baby ever be left alone ANYWAY? be with him through this phase.
