After eight months of making you numero uno, your baby may suddenly favor Dad. No need to worry – what's happening is actually quite common. Some babies prefer one parent over the other at certain stages of development. No one knows for sure why this happens, but try not to take it personally.

Let your baby get the attention he or she needs from Dad, and don't let your baby's preference create tension between you and your partner. Remember, both of you are important to your baby. Your baby just happens to prefer his or her father at the moment.

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