HI, My son Antoine is 6.5 month old. Ever since he was old enough to play by himself, we have encouraged him to do so. At first, it was only for 5 minutes and we were now at about 30 minutes self play. We do spend time playing, signing, going for walks, playing with toys, ect, before and after his self play.
For the past week, he'll start to cry the second we try to put him in the exersaucer, or on the floor with his toys. Other times, he'll wimper a bit and be fine until I walk away, then he starts to cry (I always tell him that it's now time for him to play by himself and that mommy is going to do.... and is not far). I tell him where I am and sometimes talk to him while doing things around the house (small bungalow). Yet he is so cranky all of a sudden.
He sleeps well during the nights, naps have been slightly bad due to uncontrolable situations (such as dog barking, door bell, during naps), he eats three meals a day, takes 4 bottles a day, two bottom teeth are out, he had his booster shots two days ago (although this started a week ago).
Could this be seperation anxiety (he does it to my hubby too)? Could it be more teeth coming?
What can we do to encourage him to play by himself again without the whole don't leave me scene?
Please help.