My little girl is 11 mo's old. When she gets excited she hits, slaps, scratches, and pulls hair. She's not mad when she does it, but when I tell her, "No hitting, that hurts mommy!" She bursts out crying like I bit off her toe. How do I stop the hitting and crying?
2006-09-14 16:36:01 · 10 answers · asked by trinityangelmama 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
redirect her acting out when she gets excited-like clapping her hands, jumping up and down or giving her some musical toys to bang on, but observe her carefully,there may be more to her behavior
2006-09-14 16:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by sagie29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah our 9 month old was doing this up until recently. We taught him how to clap.
The excited playful hitting and hair pulling was funny until the kid started gripping like an adult. I swear I thought he got a few hairs one day.
So yeah the clapping works and its cuter.
2006-09-14 16:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by Psionyx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child is exploring her world. The way she does it is by hitting and slapping and by feeling the objects around. When she is being denied of it, she naturally doesnt understand why. Give her support and play with her instead of trying to stop her from expirementing with objects and sounds and textures around her. Be creative with your child and let your inner child resurface again so that you will enjoy each other's company. If anything else fails, you may consult your pediatrician concerning this attitude.
2006-09-14 16:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by jet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think all the answers are great. I would also take attention away from her when she hits. I would put her down when she hits you, or if she hits another child, I would give that child a lot of attention instead of her. I would also show her how to use her hands nicely by gently tapping or "petting", and give her praise for that.
2006-09-14 16:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Rose C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the clapping idea. At her age it would be better to give her another way to express herself. Instead of punishing the bad behavior, replace it with something good. My mom taught my son to do a "happy dance." It doesn't bother anyone and it gets his energy out in an amusing way.
2006-09-14 16:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by eebrs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well what i would do is pretnd to cry and say "u make mommy sad".Or get her a teddy bear her size.Look i went throgh this and he stoped at 1 and 3months its a stage they go throgh.
Well happy to help.
2006-09-14 16:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
teach her to clap in n exiting manner, weather it be adding a funny face, she will enjoy the face and remember excitement of clapping.
2006-09-14 16:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by gina g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to teach her to clap her hand when she gets excited.
2006-09-14 16:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by jagbeeton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try gently putting her hands down and in a gentle voice say "gentle hands". It may be the tone of your voice that scares her. good luck!
2006-09-14 17:47:57 · answer #9 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it in public? then take her to the bathroom and spank her
2006-09-14 23:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋