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.
Our baby has developed a habit of wanting to be held, and cries as soon as we put her down.
A baby with a strong habit of wanting to be held is fussy unless held all the time.
Standard kanji spelling.
Search-only form with kana for 癖.
Compound of 抱き (daki, 'holding', continuative form of 抱く) and 癖 (kuse, 'habit').