My son is 11months old and will not stay out of anything he has already started to climb on things I am about to go crazy how can I get him to learn to listen ,because when i tell him that something is a no no he just laughs and does it anyway.
2006-10-23 07:12:39 · 15 answers · asked by SAHM and proud of it 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Good Luck. I have a 16 month old and a 27 month old and they are into everything. I have tried time out and that does not seem to work. Everyone that I have asked tells me that it is a stage that they all go through. Good Luck! I am right there with you.
2006-10-23 07:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
11 months old need constant supervision and guidance. You will not be able to just say "no" and expect a child of this age to listen. You will need to physically remove him from dangerous situations while telling him to stay away. You home should also be babyproofed with outlet covers, gates on stairs, etc. Book cases should be anchored to the wall.
It is a frustrating time for a parent but a time when your child is learning to explore his world. Take care to make it a safe time for the child. Have patience as it will get easier.
Find age appropriate ways for him to climb, explore and have fun. Make sure that everything he gets into isn't a "no-no".
2006-10-23 14:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have an 11-month old daughter. All I can say is it seems to get easier each time I have to do this.
Look right at him. Get his attention (make sure he's looking at you, take his hands if you have to.) Use his name and a firm tone. (I even shake my finger a bit and say "Mikaela! That's not nice!")
If it's something dangerous my daughter is about to do then I grab her quick, gasp loudly, and say in a consistent tone every time, "Danger! Careful! Watch out!!" She seems to know now that I mean business when I say that. (I've said it a few times after she's fallen and bumped herself and she seems to be starting to get that I know best...)
If he laughs no matter how cute you think it is, DON'T smile back!!! Then divert and distract. Move him onto doing something appropriate, and praise him like crazy for doing that instead.
When my daughter tries to go off the couch head first I turn her around so she can slide off feet first. Then when she's standing on the floor I clap and smile and pat her on the back like a mad woman to show her how pleased I am with her.
Be consistent. He'll get it soon.
Good luck!
2006-10-23 14:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Poopsie-Daisy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other than the guy that said 'mouse traps' I agree with. I'm a guy but the ladies here that have answered your question is I believe on the money. It's a child and lord knows I was a child once. My heart goes out to you cause you ain't use to this but you will be. You are the most important thing in the world. You are my darlin', a mother. That should say it all. Thank you for being a mother. I say this cause I can't to my own and cause I saw a mother give birth. I have great respect of any mother, any mother. Please take care.
2006-10-23 14:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by James C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's at the age of exploration. Nothing will stop his curiosity. So you have to move things that are dangerous or valuable and use baby gates to confine him to a baby proofed area. When you tell him "NO", be firm and don't ever laugh or he'll think it's funny to disobey. You may have to smack his hand in order to keep him from getting into a dangerous situation. Good luck.
2006-10-23 14:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by LadyDeathStryke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's only 11 months old there is no way to get him to understand right from wrong yet. You just have to move him to another location which is safe for him and when you do so in a stern voice not yelling but firm and tell him that is a nono we don't touch he sooner or later will get the hint.
2006-10-23 15:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by rochelle s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your going to have to get a walker or a play pin and stick him in there while your busy and can't watch him. You can't really tell a 11 months old to stop b/c they think you are playing with them since they dont know better yet. Good Luck
2006-10-23 14:16:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best way to teach a child is to be consistant. Continue to tell him/her no. Never give in and let them do it once or twice. Distracting them and getting their mind on something else is a very good way to get them to stop.
2006-10-23 14:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by robbin m 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's probably laughing because you've given in before. If you say "no", you need to mean it or he's just going to continue to laugh. If he's doing something you don't want him doing, then tell him "no" and if he continues doing it then walk over and slap his wrists and say "no" again. Don't give in, or he'll continue to not take you seriously.
2006-10-23 14:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He needs a pair of cement shoes.You know, so he can't climb all over the place.Better than a steel plate in the head, dontcha think?
2006-10-23 14:24:53 · answer #10 · answered by polar bear 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋