What is FOMO? Does it exist in babies too?

1. What is FOMO? Does it exist in babies too?
Written By: Sid Mathews

2. Introduction
● “FOMO” is the abbreviation of “Fear of missing out”. It is used to explain a
form of fear or anxiety that people experience when they feel that they are left
out of social gatherings, events, experiences or interactions.
● This concept is usually linked with grownups or older children; however,
babies can express FOMO in certain conditions too.There are other fears too
that babies usually have such as fear of grass
● However, this Article aims to understand what is a fomo baby? Signs, causes
and solutions and provide with the answers of this

3. Signs that Your Baby May Have FOMO
1. Extreme Dependence
2. Distress upon Separation
3. Inconsistent Sleep Naps
4. Uncomfortable in New Environment or Situation
5. Expressing Displeasure

5. Causes that Can Lead to FOMO
1. Social Interaction: Babies are curious by nature and are fun loving by nature. However, in any social
situation if the baby feels left out, they may tend to show signs of dislike and distress. A prime example
from the daily routine can be a baby left out in a group of babies paying together.
2. Over Simulation: If the baby is exposed to any environment that too much noisy, or chaotic. It is likely that
they will tend to depict distress. In the same way if they are exposed to an environment in which other
babies are playing and having fun and your baby is not due to some limitation (Age or confined to a crib).
They will still not like this and will express discomfort over this.
3. Caretaker and Parental Love: While we as parents and caretakers tend to enjoy teasing our babies by
loving other babies in front of them. This can become another cause of babies developing FOMO. As babies
are very sensitive and are not able to comprehend this. They will not like this action of yours and will show
discomfort signs.
4. Change in Routine: With time babies start to develop their routine of eating, sleeping and playing. They do
not like if that routine is changes suddenly and will express their unhappiness over this. Therefore, such
changes may be avoided at once and they may be adjusted to any new routine slowly.

6. What Should Parents do to Help babies Overcome FOMO?
1. Proper Attention and Care giving
2. Slow Exposure to New Activities
3. Consistent Routine
4. Short Separation
5. Motivate them for Social Interaction
6. Avoid Over Simulation
7. Seeking Doctor’s Advice

7. Conclusion
❏ Remember that every baby is unique. Therefore, what might be signs of
unease for one baby can be normal behaviour for other babies. B
❏ eing parents, you must use your parent’s instincts to understand these and
nay take help from this article.
❏ However, for a tailored advice for your baby signs it is best to consult a
healthcare professional.

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