Need advice about a clingy six month old?

I am a stay at home mom with a clingy/finicky 6 month old. He prefers me to everyone else, even his dad. If someone else holds him he cries until I take him. I love him and spend lots of time cuddling and playing with him. But it has gotten to the point that he cries if he is set down for longer that a couple of minutes. It is so hard to make dinner, help my older kids with homework, etc. He is OK with his dad until he hears my voice or catches a glimpse of me. But I am not really for letting him ';cry it out.'; I have been trying the sling for several months now but he really doesn't like it. He has been very picky about other things too (types of nipples, spoons, etc.) He still wakes up several times in the night to feed and kind of grazes during the day (is that ok?) I didn't experience this with my other two boys. Am I wrong to spend our entire day with him attached at the hip? So does anyone have any tips or advice on how we can have a better balance and keep him happy? Need advice about a clingy six month old?
I would have to agree with the first response. My little boy was that way when he was a baby, as far as being stuck to me like glue. There were days when all I got done was holding the baby and a bath usually with him. It was draining, but now he is almost 5yrs. old and there are times when he loves on me like he hasn't seen me in 10yrs. and most days he is all about doing for himself. The first day of preschool was great he had the confidence to go and enjoy it, never cried because i left. He is very independent and outgoing. I think it is because he knows we have a deep bond and I gave him my attention early on. This doesn't mean we let him rule our house, we have rules and punishment if he doesn't obey, but he knows he is very loved.Need advice about a clingy six month old?
He just needs you more than the others did. At this age, let him be clingy. Once he becomes more mobile he will become less dependent on you.
As much as you dislike it the best way to go is letting him cry it out. If he has been fed, and changed, and is not in any immediate danger (you can peek in to make sure of that) don't respond to his crying. He'll quickly learn that fussing just to get attention isn't going to happen, and he still gets plenty of mommy time but it's on your terms, not his. A six-month-old is really at the intelligence level of a dog, they have to learn by analysis of their situation and how you react to them.
It's absolutely normal. I know it's really intense right now, but this phase really will pass. Some babies just need more of their mothers than others, and often they turn out to be the most independent kids when they're a bit older!





If you can, call in help for all your non-baby tasks. Can Daddy make dinner sometimes to help you out, or help your older kids with homework? If not, do you have a friend or relative who'll help you out here and there?





It's also quite normal for a six month old to still feed a few times overnight.





The best thing you can do is go with the flow. If you keep your baby close, he'll learn that you'll respond to his needs, and he'll grow out of this stage and become content to let you have a bit of personal space because he'll be confident you'll come back to him.