I have heard of this happening with some of my friends. I have small experience in this as my 16 month old would ALWAYS prefer to be with me than with my husband. But she will accept him if I am not available and she clrealy loves him. But, the point is that frequently, toddlers become extrememly mommy focused to the exclusion of everyone else. And it's HARD! It's hard on the mom (EVERY time I out her down she whines or cries) and it's hard on th eother parent.

The solution is, I think, to just go about your business. Do not let her father give up. Make sure he knows that he isn't doing anything wrong-a mommy preference is completely normal. Just make sure he has plenty of time to bond with her-maybe he can be the parent who is there for some of her favorite things---bathtime, a push on the swing, a food treat--whatever it is.

Good luck-
DN

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