Lyssa is 10 months old when her mother takes her on long car trip to visit her grandmother for the first time.As soon as they arrive, Lyssa's grandmother rushes toward her, picks her up, and starts talking to her in a loud voice.Lyssa starts to cry and struggles to be put down.Is Lyssa's reaction to her grandmother typical?

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Lyssa's reaction is typical because at 10 months, babies can show stranger anxiety, where they become upset around unfamiliar people. Her grandmother, being a stranger to her, would naturally elicit such a response.

Lyssa Is 10 Months Old When Her Mother Takes Her