Baby prefers helper to us - the parents!

My baby girl turned 5mths old and she’s growing very attached to our helper who has been taking care of her for 3mths now. Our girl will always look out for her and cry uncontrollably when we carry her until our helper takes over, this is especially so when she’s sleepy and wants her to carry her to sleep - then her cries stops magically. I’ve just returned to work and I’m extremely upset & hurt by this. What can we do? Our helper is doing a great job but at the same time I feel hurt and upset that my baby treats me like a stranger and we don’t want to be overly reliant on our helper as well - Upset 1st time mother :(

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Thank you mummies for your comments & sharing. Yes, I’m most grateful to have such a good helper taking care of my little girl and I do not resent her for it. I’ve been carrying & playing with my baby after work as well and on non-working days - hopefully things will get better soon 🤞🏻. I wonder how old will baby be before she understands we are her parents? 1 year old?

Shurt

Momsy of 1 curious little heart throb

4y ago

She understands and knows you are her mummy since shes was in your womb! She wld be most familiar with your voice too! Spend more time caring and communicating with her. Have alone time too. She will feel it. :)

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