2006-10-29 23:15:13 · 15 answers · asked by sam 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
shes only a baby, its the only way she knows to tell you when there is something wrong, i know its annoying but if she gets what she wants she'll stop, i think ignoring a baby when they're that young is horrible. My daughter was like that, but she grew out of it eventually its just all part of growing up.
2006-10-29 23:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't ever start to give in to squealing or crying, it'll only make it worse. She's at the age now where she's starting to be really aware of the world around her, and she is big enough to start learning that you can't always get what you want. It may seem harsh, but even now you must learn to say no when her methods of getting attention are not suitable.
I would say try to distract her, without giving her what she wants, and only give her it either afterwards when she isn't squealing, or when she uses some more suitable method of asking, like reaching for something or making a less intrusive sound. If she 'asks' nicely, make a big fuss of her and praise her. If she 'asks' in an unacceptable way, ignore it totally. It will be hard to start with, but babies learn very quickly if you persist.
Believe me, you will be making a rod for your own back if you let her learn that squealing works as a way of getting things.
2006-10-29 23:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by SaltWater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter started doing that at about 9months and its not though being spoilt as my child doesnt get spolit. my daughter is now 14 months and shes started kicking and screaming really badly i just ignore her if you give into them they will keep doing it my daughter now knows not to do it as i have said no thats wrong and ignored her i know how hard it is to ignore a child crying and screaming but it will work out better for you my daughter still wakes up during the night i go in there give her a dummy and walk out so she learns
i hope everything goes well i know how stressfull it can get sometimes i wish you all the best
mel
2006-10-29 23:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ensure that she absolutely does not get what she wants when she squeals. Be patient and don't get cross with her. Ensure that when she 'asks' nicely she gets what she wants relatively quickly and be patient. She will learn eventually that squealing does not pay. Do not give in after you have held out for a period, she will only learn that she has to squeal for longer.
2006-10-29 23:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My 8 month has been doing the same over the last couple of weeks. I just turn away from him and let him scream on, he is starting to learn that it won't get him anywhere.
It is difficult to do at first but just battle on but apparently it will stop.
2006-10-29 23:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal.....show her who the boss is...if you give in to her or bribe her.....as young as she is.....she WILL remember how to take advantage of you as she gets older. I have five children, all different....but one thing is always the same.....they learn by example.....if you let her squeal she will soon figure out it doesn't work and find another way to get what she wants, hopefully with time, asking nicely for what she wants.....Good Luck!
2006-10-29 23:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by 6ft5inallman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My littel girl is 10 months...she's moved on from squeeling and now whines! It drives my husband crazy...but I keep telling him it's the only way she knows how to communicate. My best advice for you is to do your best to get her what she needs/wants before she squeels (don't read into that too much) and don't respond necessarily to the squeel...wait until she's finished then give it to her. She'll learn.
2006-10-30 02:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might have a hearing problem or has some thing medically wrong with her take her to the doctor
2006-10-30 03:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by webscoundral 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with lots of young children, this is probably just a phase.
2006-10-29 23:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She interprets screaming with getting your attention.
It may sound cruel but if you ignore her screams she will un learn the relation between the two.
Rewards her at other times...i.e. after she has stopped screaming go to her then.
Hope this helps
2006-10-29 23:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by g_debbie_g 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋