抱だき癖ぐせ

noun

habit of wanting to be held (of a baby)

Refers to a baby's tendency to become fussy or cry unless held by someone. Often used in parenting contexts.

• うちの子こは抱だき癖ぐせがついてしまって、置おくとすぐ泣なく。

  Our baby has developed a habit of wanting to be held, and cries as soon as we put her down.

• 抱だき癖ぐせが強つよい赤あかちゃんは、ずっと抱だっこしていないと機き嫌げんが悪わるい。

  A baby with a strong habit of wanting to be held is fussy unless held all the time.