Joanna Fortune: My baby is making strange to his grandmother and it's causing tension

"Don’t force your baby into anyone’s arms  - leave space for him to feel comfortable enough to move past this phase."

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My eight-month-old son has started to make strange to my mother-in-law. It's awkward as she visits weekly and helps with the childcare. I'm sure it's a temporary phase but it's causing a lot of tension. Is there anything I can do?  

 Making strange is a very normal stage of development for babies. It typically occurs around the six-month mark when your baby becomes more aware of familiar caregivers versus less familiar adults.