my 16 months old baby girl gets scared of people when she meets them after a long time. she plays with some kids n is most comfortable at her home. if we visit our friends or relatives house , she doesnt feel at ease at all n starts crying if somebody comes closer to her. is this stranger anxiety. is this normal??

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 16 months old now yes it's kind of stranger anxiety.but it is generally seen in younger babies but considering present covid condition there is very little visitors to home which can cause extended age for stranger anxiety

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