She just turned 1 and still doesn't walk. I stay home all day with her and the only place she wants to be is in my arms. When I don't pick her up the crying and screaming begins. When it's time to eat I'll sit her on the highchair and more crying begins and she'll bang her head really hard on the back of the chair. She basically cries for everything. I was wondering if it's a phase or that's the personallity she is going to have from now on? So I was thinking maybe she needs a little bro or sis to play with?
2006-06-06 09:16:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You'll just have TWO whining babies then.
2006-06-06 09:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by DELETED ACCOUNT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your little girl is very attached to you so it may not be the best idea to have another one just yet. She wants all your attention now so imagine if you had to give the baby a bath or feeding time or anything like that. I think what you should do is start playing lots of games where you don't have to hold your little one and still spend time with her. She really is just looking for mommies attention which isn't a bad thing but there are lots of other ways to show her attention then lugging her around all the time. That's gotta be hard on you too. Your poor back! At first she might give you a hard time but eventually she'll figure out that you're more fun playing games then just holding her. I hope that helped. Good luck.
2006-06-13 08:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy F. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children learn to do those things that get them what they want. Try ignoreing the behavior. Place her on the floor with a toy and go about your business. When she starts to cry, remember to ignor that behavior. She must learn to be a little independent. Don't pick her up so often. She is still very young. Be patient . Give her some time to grow up. I would wait to have another baby. You would be overwhelmed with the added responsibility. I don't want to alarm you, but the so called "terrible twos" will be here in just a year. You have plenty of time to give her the love and training she needs. Good luck
2006-06-06 09:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by Pat A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little sib will only make it worse. Can you imagine her fits and a newborn? Are you TRYING to make yourself crazy? Have you taken her to a Dr to see if maybe she has an ear infection or some other type of pain? Maybe she's cutting teeth. Having another right now will make her crying worse. Then she'll have to fight for your attention on top of whatever she's going through. Good luck. I hope everything works out.
2006-06-06 09:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by 4kidsmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids were not much for whining or crying unless they were hungry or tired. My secret? I started sign language with them at 7 months, being able to communicate even a few words really helps. My son really loved to be held and with me everywhere so I kept him on my hip in the sling or playing nearby.
2006-06-06 11:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by PLDFK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes just training you..lol
having a second kid will be worse if you cant take care of the first one. yes they will cry and whine but you have to make sure the baby knows your in charge . don't pick her up every time she crys. just leave the room for a second and breathe she will calm down knowing you wont come to her beck and call. shes just sound plain spoil to me.
2006-06-06 09:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by demi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has she had anything traumatic happen to her? Does she sleep well at night, have you ever let her "cry it out" at night?
Her personality,to me, sounds like one that would be adapted if she really didn't feel secure. If you don't sleep with her in bed, I know it might sound like a strange remedy, but it could help her to feel more secure- and could REALLY help with her daytime "neediness". I say this from my own experience and also from hearing from others who have said that co-sleeping really helped with these type of issues.
Good luck. I don't personally think that another child will help matters. I think it could make your first needier.
2006-06-06 09:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a phase, she is spoiled. Having another child is a crapshoot, hard to say how she will react. I would work on getting her a little more independent before having a second child.
2006-06-06 09:21:20 · answer #8 · answered by funrdhdpeach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all do not have another child just to teach your baby a lesson. At this age they do not play with other children. They are independant and have not learned the skills of playing with eachother. Besides that at the soonest you wouldnt have another child until she was at least two so that would not solve your current problems.
You need to teach her to do things on her own.Be supportive but not spoiling!
2006-06-06 09:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by foolnomore2games 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure more children will help but it could, my pediatrician told me years ago when a child cries to let them cry for 15 minutes, if they continue past that there's something wrong...If they cry themselves to sleep or find something better to do in that amount of time then they are just spoiled....Good Luck
2006-06-06 09:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by Karen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will make the problem worse. Get into a play group with other children her age. She needs to interact with other kids. The head banging concerns me, might need to talk to her Dr about that.
2006-06-06 10:28:51 · answer #11 · answered by Stewiesgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋