Joanna Fortune: My baby has no 'off-switch' and constantly wants my attention

"When they play alone for even short bursts of time, they may need us to leave their favourite toys or books within reach or set them up with blocks before we can step away."

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My baby is 13 months old and seems to have no off-switch. She constantly wants my attention and I find it difficult to keep the house clean or call a friend. I find it exhausting. At least she sleeps through the night.

It sounds like your daughter is a typically developing 13-month-old. And, yes, the constant demands of a child this age can indeed be exhausting.