Just start having your lo play on the floor for a few minutes at a time with some toys, under a baby gym or whatever. Don't feel that she has to be completely isolated from you. She is still very young and doesn't have object permanence, so it doesn't necessarily mean that she's playing independently at this time, just probably hasn't noticed that you've left the room. I think personality has a lot to do with it, my dd was happy by herself from the start whereas my ds tended to need me more in sight. I guess I like to include her in what's going on in the house though, so if I'm going to be down in the bedrooms sorting washing into drawers I'd rather have her down there and chatting together while I do that and pop in and out of the rooms. I don't think you need to "make" your lo play independently - it will come naturally as she gets older. Even when separation anxiety does kick in around 9mths, the quickest way to get around it is to respect what your lo is saying, don't push independence, respond and reassure and she will learn to be secure just because she knows that her needs are being met during a difficult stage in her life. When she gains confidence in herself she'll then go off and do her thing again and know that you are there as needed. Phases come and go, just go with what your lo is comfortable with. I think some people fear they'll end up with a clingy or spoilt baby, but really all you have to do is follow your lo's lead. Don't feel that you need to be down playing with your lo every minute of the day - just her being involved in daily life is mostly what children need.
