Very Clingy 12 Months Old Baby

I don't think you can give him too much attention, especially at 12 months. I certainly wouldn't feel guilty about that!! My first child would go to anyone without fussing while my second is very attached to me and cries a lot when I first leave. They're just different and both so normal. I think if you try always leaving him with the same sitter, he'll begin to get used to her and figure out that you're coming back. One thing to try would be to invite the sitter over to spend time with both you and the baby, that way she can spend time playing with the baby while you're still in sight. I think it will help with the adjustment of you actually being gone for a few hours. Over time, it will just get easier for your baby.

he's not like this because you are giving him "too much" attention (he's 1 - that's not really possible). 1 year olds don't play by themselves. they don't entertain themselves. you are his world. and moving across the globe is kinda a huge deal. yes, he will be insecure for quite awhile. he will get over it. but you just need to be patient and love him even more. when they are hardest to love is often when they need your love the most. daddy needs to get over it. after a move like that i am sure the whole family is stressed and unsettled. everyone needs to take a chill pill and just love each other.

Sounds 100% normal. 12 months is when the separation anxiety kicks into gear...and it'll get worse!

You're not giving him too much attention, BUT make sure you don't create a habit with him by picking him up every time he's crying at your legs. That's how you wind up with the kid that wants to be carried everywhere and held constantly.

When my kids did/do that, I'll get down on the floor with them, or go over to some toys and play with them for a bit to distract their attention...and sometimes I do pick them up. Just vary it so that you don't give the same repsonse everytime.

I promise, though, if you leave him, he WILL BE FINE. You need to leave him for your own sanity, and to encourage him to get comfortable with new people.

This is just the age for separation anxiety to get going--it is a developmental phase. It may get worse but then go away eventually on it's own. But it hard on you in the meantime!

He cannot get too much attention. But it does not all need to be from you. When you leave him, is he held and attended to most of the time? He may very well need more attention from his dad or whomever is watching him. When you have him, wearing him in a sling may allow you to get other things done and still satisfy his need for contact.