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[quote=Anonymous]She likely just really doesn't like being away from you. Two months is still an infant -- it's really early. I would continue to experiment with items and routines that might help soothe her and in the meantime try to keep car trips shorter or if you are with someone else in the car have someone ride sitting next to her. It will get better.

Stuff I'd try: stuffies and special blankets especially ones that are likely to smell like you.  Distracting objects like mirrors and mobiles and other car toys. Talking to her the whole time so she hears your voice and maybe starts to understand that while she cannot see you you are still nearby and caring for her. Alternatively playing music she likes (or singing to her).

I know this seems like torture now but you are really not that far away from issues like this kind of resolving themselves (and being replaced by other issues). As she gets older she will start to gain object permanence which will make her less sensitive to this kind of separation anxiety. She'll also just get used to the car and likely even come to like aspects of car travel (most kids do).[/quote]

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