2006-09-23 02:15:26 · 21 answers · asked by me 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You should have started with NO along time ago. Then when the child becomes mobile (rolling/crawling across the floor) NO and moving the child away from the problem area. Now NO with a swat on the diaper (makes more sound than hurting) gets their attention but still move the child away from the problem area. Progressive and constant discipline is the key. You don't have to hit the child hard or scream loud. Swatting the child on the bottom is not considered abuse in the eyes of the law. That is as long as you don't leave marks or hurt them in any way.
2006-09-23 02:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by newspapermaker 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Discipline means to teach. I really don't know how much a 10 month old baby is going to retain in their little memory banks, which by the way, are not even mature enough to remember what you told them not to do 30 seconds ago. Discipline a 10 month old baby...for what? There is a book by Penelope Leach called Your Baby From Birth to Age Five. I feel that reading it may clear up a whole lot of questions for you.
Childproofing your home is key. You need to make your home safe and child friendly so you are not constantly barking at the poor baby for getting into things you should have put up and away when she started getting mobile. Raising your voice and barking "NO!" will only make your baby a child who will bark to get what they want. Always speak in gentle tones to your baby. You are your baby's world. That baby has to trust you, in that you will always be gentle and kind. Barking no at a little baby only undermines their trust in you and makes them confused. They cannot remember what it was you didn't want them to do by the time you bark no at them. They will only remember the barking.
A 10 month old baby should only be loved, not disciplined. Discipline is for the child who understands and remembers and 10 month old babies are just that. BABIES. What exactly do you expect from this baby?
I'll be honest, I don't want 10 points. I want you to attend a decent parenting class. Most parents instinctively know that discipline is not even a factor yet for a 10 month old. For crying out loud. What do you want, for the baby to start doing chores and stuff? Sheesh. I'm sorry, but this question makes me feel that if you ask a question like this, are you sure you are mature enough to be raising a child?
YOU DON'T DISCIPLINE OR PUNISH A 10 MONTH OLD BABY FOR ANYTHING!
2006-09-23 02:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 10 month old baby does need direction, but not discipline. A simple "no" and removing her from the situation is the best start. Any sort of yelling, hitting etc can make her fearful and possibly warp her innocent sense of curiosity about the world around her. Remember, she's not getting into trouble to be "naughty"...she just wants to know whats going on out there.
2006-09-23 02:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mara 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love and limits. 10 month olds don't really need discipline, just love, security and basic needs met. Play with your child. Allow your baby to sleep through the night. Establish routines at bedtime and feeding time.
2006-09-26 18:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by 123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her no when she is doing something you dont' want her to do. Use a firm strong voice. She should understand after a few times of being told no. You can also pick her up and mover her away from what she is doing wrong. For instance if she is messing with the tv buttons on the tv tell her no and pick her up and move her somewhere else and give her something she can play with.
2006-09-23 02:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my child is almost a year,
and we have been doing so.
first, I try to determine why is she upset?
check the food/diaper/ other needs
if its something like she is grabbing off glasses of people, ( which hurts btw)
I will blow a puff of air in her face, and say "no"
she understands the connection
and now as she is walking and tries to grab wires, or the cat( who will not be so kind) she reacts to no most of the time
but still puff now and then
:)
I guess I'd rather she have the minor discomfort of a puff of air vs cat bite.
I feel that this will help her in life too,
That sometimes the answer is no.
and, I don't think you can accidently blow to hard ya know?
2006-09-23 02:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by papeche 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Discipline is a very open ended word. teach your child right from wrong , certainly . at 10 months they are capable of understanding that when Mum or Dad say no they mean NO. Smacking a child is not something I agree with, just keep repeating no and explain to the child WHY, so many parent s just say no without giving the child any reason or explanation,
2006-09-23 02:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
When my children tried to do things that were not right or safe, I removed them from the task and scolded them. It does not take very long before babies know the difference in your voice. You also need to smile, kiss and hug your baby when they do something nice. This worked very well when I was potty training my children. Never smack a babies hand. This can actually cause damage to the hand.
BTW, never spank a child that wets or soils his/her diaper or underwear. Negative reinforcement does not work as well as positive reinforcement.
2006-09-23 02:29:37 · answer #8 · answered by LindaW 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At this age you should be at least changing the tone of your voice when she enters a dangerous situation (ex; touching a wall plug, going for a hot cup on a table etc..) A stern NO will start to introduce her to your authority. If you start now she will respect your tone and it will start her in the right direction for being obedient.
2006-09-23 02:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by LG 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Children at this age are to young to understand...The only thing you can do at this point when they do something is tell them no and keep repeating yourself...Sooner or later they catch on....At about two years old I would start with time outs...Put the child on a chair for the number of minutes corresponding to their age...Example 2yrs old sits for 2 minutes.
2006-09-23 02:20:20 · answer #10 · answered by littleshorty9 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋