Patient's question:
A one-week-old baby, since birth, has been quite outgoing and lively. However, recently, I noticed that she suddenly starts hiding alone in corners of the bed, cabinets, or doors—any corner available. Sometimes, while playing, she would hide and not respond, remaining quiet. Another observation is that at eight months, she began to start speaking, but then, for a long time, she stopped responding. Recently, she has started talking nonstop again. Since birth, I’ve felt she lacks a sense of security, but I don’t know what’s going on. Because I’m undergoing training, she’s been left with her grandparents during the day.Doctor's answer:
It seems you are indeed quite concerned about your child, but you might not have enough time and energy due to your busy work schedule. There’s no need to feel guilty about this; try to give your child as much high-quality companionship as possible when you are at home. In the past, even if there were unintentional recurring negative distractions, there is still hope that things can gradually improve with changes and adjustments over time. Besides the recurring so-called negative situations with her, don’t overfocus on them. Instead, gently redirect her attention to other things in a natural and effortless way, and things will gradually get better.