Don't worry. It just takes some patience. I have 2 ferrets who are just over 1 year old and they are really only just now starting to like being held for a VERY small amount of time. It works wonders to have treats to give them while you are holding them, and finding their favorite spot to be scratched. My older 2 wont sit still for long either, but one is content as long as you are scrathing him between his sholder blades and the other is fine as long as he is on your shoulders. Just have patience, you will have plenty of time to get the baby comfortable with being held. Melissa Sox, Spaz, Badger, Aspen (ferets) Spreit (great Dane puppy) [Posted in FML issue 3472]