He's a Very active 20-Month-Old. The Moment He was Taken Out of His Booster Seat this Morning He Climbed on the Chair, Up onto the Kitchen Table and Danced Around.
I Took Him Down, He did it Again Until I Removed the Chair. Then He Used a Toy Shopping Cart to Climb onto the Kitchen Counter to Tinkle Wine Glasses I Hung to Keep Out of His Reach. He See's Me Coming to Get Him and Dances around on the Counter. Ugh!
I removed the Shopping Cart. 5 Minutes Later I hear a Thumping... He's Climbed up on the Office Chair and is Standing on the Computer Desk Pushing Around the Computer Monitor.
Yesterday He was Moving Books so he Could Use Them to Reach the Light Switches... and He Stood on a Leap Frog Toy to Reach Mounted Shelves so He Could Wing CD's and DVD's Everywhere.
Help! I'm Removing Every Stitch of Furniture and Large Toys out of My House! He Won't Listen to "No, No!" And Time Outs are NOT Working. I don't Spank... so that's Not an Option.
Any Advice? Before I Have an Empty House?
2006-07-11 03:06:12 · 11 answers · asked by brigids_mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The first thing I would do is tie anything like dressers, bookshelves, entertainment centers into the wall. My daughter and a friend pulled a dresser over themselves climbing, they were both 3 1/2 and only left for a moment alone in her room. Then anytime I would try to distract him anytime I caught him climbing, find something else that he will enjoy.
2006-07-11 08:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by curls 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my girl does the same.. When she climbed up on the table (this sounds rude but works) I took the chairs away so she could not get down...Its very doubtful that he will jump. I then said I was going by-by and leaving her at home, she started crying so I told her no more climbing on the table or I take the chairs away.. She gets scared of not being able to climb down.....After a few times she quit getting up there....
2006-07-11 10:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only advice I can think of is maybe he is bored and causing trouble because it's just something to do and gets your attention. Have you tried distracting him with something else after you get him off the table or counter? Maybe think up some activities to do with him to occupy his time a little more so he's not focused on things he shouldn't be doing. It's hard to work at that, especially if you have things to do around the house, but that may be all he needs, and maybe he won't try getting into so much trouble.
One thing I remember is one night I was trying to get dinner ready for my daughter, and she just kept pushing me away from what I was doing and wanting my attention. I knew I had to get her food prepared, so she could eat, but since she wouldn't let me anyway, I gave up and picked her up and just sat on the couch with her for a couple minutes and talked to her. That seemed to make her happy, and be just what she was looking for. After that, she let me get dinner, of course it was a little late, but everyone turned out to be happy, just spending a couple extra minutes with each other.
2006-07-11 10:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all if you ever laughed at him over this behavior its going to be hard to break him but my sonthen did the same thing first u grab him and tell him bad that is and tell him hurt, you will hurt your self and then fake cry, tell him this makes mommy sad and it hurts mommy when you do this, do that a few times and then start timing him out , yes he's old enough, take him point to the table say thats bad standing on the table , sit down with him for 2 min. and the longer he trys to get up add a min. and while he trys to get up explain why he can't get on the table, force him to sit yeah it will make you sad but this will keep him from hurting himself
2006-07-11 10:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use baby gates to contain him to one room that you've toddler proofed. When you let him out, watch him constantly so that he doesn't have an opporitunity to climb. Continue to tell him no and "that's dangerous". Give him an opporitunity to climb where it's appropriate, like at the park. Lastly, if you do catch him (or anyone else) make sure you do not smile or laugh at his antics as this will just encourage him to continue.
2006-07-11 10:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs something really cool and fun to distract him. Why don't you take him out for a walk. That way you get some exercise, he gets some fresh air and positive attention and you both get away from the furniture!!
2006-07-11 10:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 19 month old is doing the same thing. I know where you are coming from. I have been moving things and putting them in rooms and shutting the door. It is a pain! Telling him no and swatting his hand just isn't cutting it!
2006-07-11 10:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by Stacey R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not I have the same problem he even takes the cushions offf the couches too .I have to wear shorts on him a tall times 'cause he takes his diaper off and hes not potty trained 'cause he doesn't Quite understand yet .So when u figure it out please let me know.
2006-07-11 10:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by kr8zy k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a play pen and baby gates/ put him and a few toys in a play pen he wont like it but i t should work. use babygates to restrict the area he can get to and close doors to rooms not in use. my son is three and has just started this too.
2006-07-11 10:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
definitely pay him attention,and it should be good at that.i also had the same prob,offer to assist and let him know you're there to help him,else warn him to be careful for injury could occur.
2006-07-11 10:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋