A new born is a joy to behold. People make all sorts of cute noises at him, and your baby always seems to smile at their efforts. It’s a delight to show him off. Then he reaches 6 or 7 months, and the formerly docile little one begins crying at the sight of visitors.

Yes, your child can now distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces. This may upset you, but is is actually a good sigh: your baby is developing a healthy relationship with the people who are caring for him. Je is beginning to form attachments to those who give him love and attention and whom he constantly sees. Know, however, that the situation will soon intensify. Your baby is exhibiting the beginnings of separation anxiety.