my sister in law went through this at about the same age. I remember her saying something about it being the time they realise that they are not a part of you but an independent being. he grew out of it inthe end but I feel for you, I remember it driving her up the wall....

might be a personality thing in my case i guess, but i have only ever used a sling on Adam and hes the slingest of all so i think that does have something to do with it.

x

Hi, just read your post. My little one has been VERY clingy from about 7 months too. I am a single mummy and her dad has never seen her so she is just used to me 24/7. She was in intensive care for a while after being born so I completly molly cuddled her and hardly put her down let alone out of sight!
She is now 16 months old and still very clingy but VERY slowly getting better.
I can just about go to the toliet now with out her having a cry / screaming fit but it's ben a long ride. I dont know what to suggest as I am STILL going through it so it's interesting to hear everyones ideas..... I also used a sling but not convinced it was just from that.
I look forward to trying out a few of the ideas on here.....
Hope this stage doesn't last for you, I know how tiring / draining it can be
xxx

no advice but I hope it gets easier for you soon

I'd imagine the slings have different outcomes with different babies some to be fine without some finding that close feel a constant want. Its sort of one of the reasons I didn't get one although I have no experience of them it does make sense that an individual child can take to the sling in 3 ways *not like *like and not mind when not in and close to Mum *like and prefer without settling on own without constant contact (attached) to Mum. Thats my personal opinion anyway