2006-10-09 05:03:58 · 24 answers · asked by gosseyn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Aaaaaaaaauuuugh!! I can't believe I am reading answers saying to ignore your baby, and not to pick him up!! Arg, I know it feels like you are chained to your baby, and possibly getting the life sucked out of you- but ENJOY IT!! My daughter is 17 months, and she displayed the same behavior as you are describing with your son, and I thought I would be holding her until she started high school- but then one day out of the blue I noticed that she was off playing on her own....and it was absolutely heartbreaking for me. Now I am the one begging to be held. lol Take advantage of the snuggle time- read books, sing songs, teach him his animal sounds....the Baby years will be gone before you know it!
2006-10-09 05:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jessiham 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to people who say that it is your parenting. Kids are born with personalities and tendencies. You can not convince me different. Indulge your child with lots of loving and picking up because it will go way too fast and you'll hardly remember all the picking up. Try to engage him in what you are doing and talk with him through the whole thing so that you can get something done, he gets your time (cause that's all he wants is to be with you) and everybody wins. The more you play with him the more you will find what interests him. Once you find that out he will be more apt to play with the toys/items by himself. BUT, he just may be of the personality type that does not like to play alone.
Good luck and enjoy every minute of it.
2006-10-09 05:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by Lori G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teach him how to play on his own. Sit down with him and play with him then just sit there while he plays. A few minutes later go sit across the room and watch him but still interact with him a bit. Just gradually teach him and show him it's okay to be alone and he doesn't need mom and dad around all the time. At 15 months he should be gaining some independence. It'll take time, but it's best for baby and parents. Good luck and God bless.
2006-10-09 05:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does he have a specific place to play - I would get a blanket and some toys - new if you could afford, maybe some with lights and loads of sounds if you can bear it - and designiate it his play area, encourage play by himself by pretending that you are doing something else but still where he can see you and most of all un learn him that when he wants your attention you are going to pick him up, have you thought if he only really gets your undivided attention if he is playing up? if this is so this may be a bit of the problem too. Its the same idea as super nanny when you have to return your child to bed 100 times before they learn to stay and sleep by themselves - her book is great if you need tips.
2006-10-09 05:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is about when my grandson went through that phase as well. Just wait it out. If you don't already, you might try getting out only one toy and leaving him on the floor with in, and you could be in plain sight so he doesn't feel abandoned. When he tires of that, it won't take very long, remove that toy and give him a new one. My grandson is now 19 months and just recently started going and playing with toys without being prodded, but if you leave the room, he has to follow.
2006-10-09 05:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there!! You're doing great mommy!!
It's a stage he is going through, but he will be fine, and so will you. I know that it feels like you have no time to do anything other than hold him and play with him, but this too shall pass!!
Housework will never go away!! But your child will grow and move on to other stages.
I cannot believe people are saying you have "spoiled" him...Spoiling refers to something left unattended! You sound like a loving mother whose son knows where to find the best love and most comfortable spot, your arms!!
2006-10-09 05:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by seaelen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to let him play on his own gently, maybe starting off with 10 Min's and so forth.
If he has educational toys to entertain him, then he will be o.k Example: Putting the different shapes into their appropriate slots, a jigsaw puzzle(make it a fun one, etc etc.
As for the picking up, it seems as though you guys have spoilt him in that respect, picking him up when he wants attention, so now that you are not picking him up, he is wandering what the hell is going on?
2006-10-09 05:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by classychick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sometimes sucks to be a little person. They always seem be below everyone. I would recommend a puppy, all kids enjoy an animal to help the day move by faster. The baby is clingy because you are the safest place for them to be and life is scary to them. Be patient they eventually leave the house and then you will crave their attention. Good luck.
2006-10-09 05:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 15 months he is still a baby and needs the reassurance that you are around to attend to his everyneeds. Though before he wears you out get him in to a rountine of playing, resting and sleeping. Read to him he will love it.
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