my 17 month daughter is whining all day long...i already try to ignore her, laugh at her..talk to her..NOTHING. i am so tired. I also have a 4 month old. the 17 month old was whining even before the sister was born. what can i do? i don't want to use the belt or spanc her. I am home by myself because my husband is deployed....im getting crazy!!
HELP thanks.
2006-06-28 09:33:37 · 14 answers · asked by BellA 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Do something outdoors.
2006-06-28 09:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by say2joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an age and a stage. Try to redirect her and get her doing something she likes. Do you have any close friends or family nearby? Some one on one time may help if you are able to have someone watch the baby. A walk or a trip to the park may be needed for a change of scenery. Sometimes there is nothing you can do - just walk away, ignore it. Spanking will not help and may only teach her to act out physically when she gets frustrated as well. I know how hard it can be, and no matter what the advice, it doesn't always work. Go with what you feel is best (to an extent!). As parents we have all been there and some how we all get through it and almost all children are still around to talk about it! Good Luck and many thanks to your husband for all he is doing for our country!
2006-06-28 17:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by griz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be colic, or teething?
A number of my friends have had good results using herbs & homeopathic remedies for their children's various problems.
This Web site includes a section on herbs often used for children, and another on specific herbs (such as catnip & chamomile):
Herbal Remedies Information http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/
With two babies, you might also like to see what the latest information is about the needs of children & the importance of meeting them ...
What Babies Need and Want
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2003/12/22/article_02.htm
The Importance of Nurturing Your Child
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/10/22a/article_02.htm
How We Learn to Love :
... Love Is Indispensable
... How to Develop Genuine Love
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2003/7/1/article_01.htm
There is an unending variety of ideas regarding child-rearing, some of which are actually harmful.
So you'll probably want to check carefully that the methods you choose are beneficial.
So I recommend that you ...
"Make Sure of All things; Hold Fast to what is Fine!" 1 Th 5:21
2006-06-28 18:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, that's a tough age for figuring out what's wrong. If she can talk legibly tell her that you will talk to her when the whining stops and she talks in a normal voice. Otherwise the best thing to do is to try to keep her occupied. Books, toys, outside, one on one mommy time while baby is sleeping would work wonders. I know how tough it is to have two babies close together, Good luck!
2006-06-28 19:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by tmbrock101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore her. I know you've tried it before, but obviously not long enough. If she starts whining, just walk away and don't say anything. Wait until she stops whining before you talk to her even if it takes hours. Eventually she will learn that whining will get her nothing. Just stick with it. I know it's hard but it will work...trust me!
2006-06-28 16:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe shes tired or hungry or needs to be changed, did you try any of those? if you can get her and the baby down for a nap at the same time, you take a nap as well, or if you can get the baby down for a nap, take your 17 month old outside to play til the baby wakes up, if she is still whinning then i really dont know what to tell you, she could be doing it for attention if you are attending to the baby more than her! put a movie on for her to watch or maybe have her help you with the baby, teach her to play nicely and to be gentle with her baby sister!
2006-06-28 16:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by renae8003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughters do not whine, but I definitely know what it is like to be frustrated by them.
Distract her.
Find something that she really likes to do.
Go for a walk, go to the park, find toys she likes, things he likes to eat, etc.
She may be a bit young to understand reasoning, but you can definitely express to her that you do not like it and she will not get what she wants and then stick to your guns.
It is most likely a phase and eventually she will grow out of it.
Until then, good luck!
And remember regardless of how hard it is, those beautiful babies are worth every minute.
2006-06-28 16:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Babyred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's easier said than done, but don't give in to the whining. Do not pay attention to her when she whines. Tell her if she can't use her words properly, she's not going to get what she wants.
Good luck!!
2006-06-28 16:36:02 · answer #8 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only acknowledge her and when she whines let her know that you only talk to her when she stops and talks in a normal voice ... Don't ever give in ... If you do start to to that she could just make it worse and that is what you don't want ... God Bless
Hold her and talk to her get some mommy and me time to explain this ...
2006-06-28 16:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by stessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see you have a lots of patience God blass you. If your daughter is in good healt, you can try a talking toy the one with animat sound?, it may distract her and pay attention to the sound that she hear,
good luck
croeb32
2006-06-28 17:07:55 · answer #10 · answered by croeb32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think either she is tryin to tell u something or she is uncomfortable about something goin on. the best thing is to watch carefull at what she is doin, or the things that make her whin. this could be something normal as well as something serious. you must be careful. donot hit her that will make things worst. try to investigate as must as possible what problems might be existing at home and other places she associates. hope this helped!
2006-06-28 16:45:45 · answer #11 · answered by 4u2nv® 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋