xoxo_babygirl16

My bf has been working full time since my son of almost 5months has been born. To put it simply I dont think my son likes his father! My bf can not do anything with my son. Everytime he holds, changes a diaper, feeds my son he continuously cries so loud and non stop no matter what he does he can not calm him down. I come along and take him and he stop instantly. I dont know whats going on and am very frustrated with this. I feel like a single parent! I do all the house work and take care of our son all by my house. I do everything. Id be lucky if my boyfriend picks my son up every few days, and even then its only for a minute. I cant stand his crying when he is with his dad, i feel so mean if i dont go and calm him down. Any suggestions on things to do, im confused and in need of help NOW. anything is welcome

Ummie

You are going to have to show baby the connection. There should be play time with the three of you together; otherwise being with dad means you're not going to be there. That's why the crying, because you're leaving. So, give him to dad and stay to play.

alexis

Babies can sense tension if its intentional or not, babies pick up on things like that. I would also suggest having some more "everyone" time than just 1 on 1 as it seems you have been going about it with just mom or just dad time.

Beebah

If you want baby to recognize your family unit, you have to start acting like family unit. More of the all of you time and less of the I'm out you babysit time. You've gotten some good advice here.

Arial

I could be wrong, but it doesn't really sound like she is leaving the house when this happens. I think she's still there, but the baby just wants to be with her. Regardless, I would have to go along with the family time suggestion. At 5 months old, your son should be starting to play with little toys and interacting more so I would put him in his bouncy chair or on a play mat and then both of you sit there and play with him. Gradually, you should be able to go to the other side of the room and eventually leave the room all together.